Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Can it get any cheesier than this?

Commercial on a news website :

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Sunday, August 10, 2008

2008 Olympics


So, are you caught up in the Olympic fever? Symptoms include : increased laziness, increased TV watching and increased beer belly.

On 08.08.08, a few of us got together at my place to watch the opening ceremony and WHAT a show it was! The drums, the fireworks ... SPECTACULAR! The sheer magnanimity of it gave me goosebumps.

Spent the whole weekend watching the games. And the ads. Gotta admit, US knows how to S.E.L.L. something. Can't remember the last time I followed the Olympics with such enthusiasm. Maybe it's because I am rooting for team USA this time and they are just all over the place. Maybe it's because I know they've gone there to win not just participate.

P.S: Here's what really pissed me off. A population of billion + and "A contingent of 56 athletes will represent India, and are supported by a support-staff of 42 officials."
What the heck! 42 officials for what???

Edited to add: Just saw the medal tally. We won a gold!! India's Bindra wins gold in the Men's 10m Air Rifle
Wow!! I am really excited. And SO proud.

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

The funniest thing I've been called

A zip file.
What about you?

Before and After

It's amazing how a workout can flush out all negative thoughts. Here's proof!

Earlier this evening, after I missed a call from my Director my mind went :
1) It's my turn now. Given the company-wide cost cuttings that's taking place, she is going to fire me from this project.
2) I've been browsing a lot lately. Maybe she's going to reprimand me for that.

After a 1-hr high intensity Latin Impact class :
1) She must have called me to make me a full time employee because she thinks I am indispensable.
2) I might also get a 30K signing bonus.
3) She must want me to join her team in NY and work from there permanently.

Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing what her call was about until tomorrow morning. \

Till then, I'll dream moolah ! ;-$