Shopping at Camarillo

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 5/13/2013 4:59:00 AM

'Saturday 5/11/2013Work in the morning. Then took Monika & her family to the South Coast Plaza. Supposed to be the biggest mall in California, but I did cover the whole thing in an hour. Then was reading my kindle and then sleeping in the car while the family shopped.Evening returned home and was working on some office work with AB till 1am.Sunday 5/12/2013Trip to Camarillo Premium Outlet Mall with AB. Then a drive through Malibu (saw dolphins again) back home and then back to wo(...)'

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Lake Casitas

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 5/11/2013 4:53:00 PM

'Last weekend spoke to John, Varun & Bach. Bach did point out the fact that I don’t blog as frequently as before.True. Have to be more regular. Have to have more discipline.Now what happened over the past weeks…4/28/2013 – Sunday. I cant even remember what I did. For sure I didn’t go out anywhere.Then the whole week was filled with work.5/1/2013 – Team dinner with Srini and Parag. Went to Westin to pick them up. Sunil was with me. Only Srini came. Then dropped Srini, Parag and Li(...)'

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All that's green is not for visiting...

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 4/28/2013 5:54:00 AM

'Last week was exceptionally more with work...Thankfully wrapped up by Friday. Had late calls post midnight, but it was fine.Friday night had dinner at Monika's place along with Kanika. Monika's son is really intelligent. Cute kid. Was good to eat some different home made food again.4/27/2013Watched Jack the Giant Slayer at the dollar theatre.Then drove to a park. Only when I reached there I realized that it was not a park, but a graveyard. Came back. Tried to go up the mountains. Di(...)'

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Heavy work, but thankfully not alone this time

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 4/22/2013 7:34:00 AM

'Had some major work to complete today.Morning to office. Left at noon for lunch.Lunch with Kanika at ISS. Sid wasn't able to join.Then a lot of fast paced work involving some detailed analysis ... thankfully Monika and Kanika were there to help out a bit. I really appreciate working mothers.. how they manage to do all the stuff balancing their responsibilities to their kids...Evening the regular Santa Fe dam walk with AB.Then dinner with Jacob and AB at Bhanu's. Don't I love it when(...)'

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A good get-together

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 4/21/2013 4:43:00 AM

'Morning work and chores at home.Then later noon went with AB today to Marina Del Ray to attend a get-together with Neelima for her bday. Several folks joined in. Around 10 people. Had some good food and then played dumbC.Had to leave soon as the weekend walk at the Santa Fe was pending and then had work to do.AB was preparing a lot for her parents to get their Visa done. Really appreciate the girl for all the efforts she is putting in for her parents.'

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Trip to Carlsbad

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 4/19/2013 6:34:00 AM

'Been too many days since I wrote anything... have to put in a few words before I forget these too..Around two weeks back...Jumped a traffic light.Left arrow red. I stopped. 20 seconds. God knows what I was thinking. Simply moved ahead and crossed the lane. Thank God there wasn’t any other car coming by. It was crazy. I simply do not know why I did it.4/6 and 4/7 - Sat and SundayLots of workHousehold chores... and then a walk in the Santa Fe dam area with AB.Someday went with Vuchi f(...)'

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San Pedro Tide pools

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 3/31/2013 4:51:00 PM

'Friday 29 March 2013Been quite caught up with work for the week. Yesterday also spent upto 1am in office. Today also had to cross that timeline. Ashok came and forcefully took me out of the office. He was staying back for some go-live.Saturday 30 March 2013Morning to office.  Then lunch at home. Back to office. Evening went with Ashok, Manju, AB, Vinit and Urvi to San Pedro Tide pools. It was beautiful. Then had dinner at an Ethiopian vegan restaurant. It was different.. all ha(...)'

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Again a manager in my dreams

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 3/26/2013 11:11:00 PM

'Monday 18th March 2013Got some heavy, painful feedback. Literally broke down at home.Tuesday 19th March 2013Got some even more heavier, even more painful feedback. Totally upset.Had a team dinner at Pickles. Got back home lots of veg curry.Thursday 21st March 2013Had a high definition dream. Travelling with AB and Jacob in a white 300. A truck comes in front while I am negotiating a turn. Then everything happens in very slow motion. I look at them each. Then the screen goes blank. N(...)'

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The web in grayscale

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 3/18/2013 11:02:00 PM

'Sunday March 17 2013Not having your laptop connect to the internet at home can make you a lot more productive in other things. Watched Life of Pi. Nice movie, but somehow didnt like the ending. And yes, I turned emotional again.Then drive to airport for a pick-up. Then helping out ab with moving things into the new house. Interesting how the world can be connected.Came back home, then a walk to the park; why dont they have larger versions of the slides and swings so that adults can (...)'

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Difference in work

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 3/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

'Been looking at work with a different perspective for the past week.Internet again ditched me at home.So late nights in office.Saturday 3 16 2013Mom said she wanted to do a video chat with me in the morning... felt bad as I couldn't do it because of no internet at home. Really don't know what the issue is with it.Shopping and cooking. Made some great egg-potato curry.Then went driving up Glendora Mt road again. This time not much. Just wanted a  break.Learnt the lesson that tra(...)'

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Glendora Mt Road

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 3/11/2013 3:51:00 AM

'March 1st 2013 Had a dream about Me and Manish (Lal) going over to MH for lunch. And for some strange reason, Karthik Sukumar was with us. We went in a car and got down at MH, then had lots of dosa and idli for breakfast. The chutney was really good. Then it was like Karthik started smoking. Weird.  Came to office early. Had a quick presentation to give. Then wrapped up some work. Afternoon went to pick Archana from the car-rental shop. She was flying back today and ha(...)'

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Keys - Tit for Tat

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 2/21/2013 6:22:00 AM

'Feb 19Rainy day.Hectic office workNight got out to leave at 7pm. While packing Archana was also leaving and she came by desk by to have some chips. I kept packing my bag and got ready to leave. We were walking down the stairs when she said she forgot her car keys at my desk and went back. I said bye and left. Was beginning to drizzle slightly.Reached home, took my house keys from the car and opened the first gate. Wanted to ensure the car was locked and pressed the lock button in t(...)'

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Lake Hemet on a virgin pony

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 2/20/2013 6:45:00 AM

'Friday went with Ashish Walke for lunch at a Thai restaurant. Had fish and shrimps.
Got a brand new mustang. Never driven such a new car before. It doesn't feel as good as the earlier mustang I tried. And the colour is ridiculously blue. Anyways took it. Will take some time to mould the virgin pony into a trustworthy stallion. 

Feb 16 saturday
Trip to lake hemet with Archana.
On the way back saw a fresh veg and fruit stall. 500 acres of land planted with various trees. Th(...)'

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Vegas again!

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 2/12/2013 7:59:00 AM

'Someday last week. Changed my mustang to get a Kia optima. Sad car. Seriously sad car. Had to give up my new love to be more practical. Thursday night - drive to the LAX airport to pick up Ranjith. First time picking up someone from there. Smaller area than the Houston airport.Friday morning. Reached office at 6:30am. Lots of work. Wrapped up by late noon. Then home. Then we guys had lunch with Archana. Then set off to Vegas. Faced a small snow storm on the way. And I was expect(...)'

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The Real Endeavour

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 2/3/2013 6:08:00 AM

'2/1/2013 Got the California Drivers License.   2/2/13 Wanted to sleep well today. But couldn't. Woke up after 6am. Got the focus changed ; only option available was a Mustang. Decided to keep it for a few days until I get the fuel-efficient Sonata or the Optima. Was a surprise to see that it was the latest model – with the LCD screen in the dashboard having the Track options as well as accelerometer. Then to office and started working and taking calls. Under(...)'

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Girls speak sense

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 2/2/2013 6:49:00 AM

'Time and again I get the feeling that girls give a lot more sensible, better, simple, straightforward advice without any twists or turns ... the kind of statements that simply hits you in the head as "why didnt I think like that" Hectic hectic work.And all weekend trips also cancelled!'

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Accident with my SM

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 2/1/2013 6:36:00 AM

'1/30/2013Team dinner at the Caspian. All members and families invited. I had changed my Taurus for a Focus last Monday. Have my driving test coming up and the big boy had a Nevada number plate. Focus - its a go kart. And I'm not liking it.Hence didnt want to drive.My senior manager asked me to tag along.Lot of talk in the car.And my lack of skills in operating an iphone made him take it in his hands for directions. Car in front stopped.He didnt.Dodge charger slightly kissed th(...)'

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Rainy weekend

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 1/27/2013 6:06:00 AM

'At home.Made some really awesome egg friend rice.It might have been the extra ghee, but I had an afternoon siesta for 3 hours.Then to office. Then back home.  Bhagavad Gita: "Now my mind is un-disturbed and I am quite healthy. But if I have to wait for my natural death, then I do not know what will happen, because at that time, the bodily functions will be disrupted, my throat will be choked up, and I do not know whether I shall be able to chant Your name. Better let me die im(...)'

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Staying away from FB updates

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 1/26/2013 5:41:00 AM

'Not exactly, but I got to take my laptop home only once during the last week. Work and work.Bad that LA weather had to spoil this weekend plan..I passed the written test today for the license; wonder when the next would be...'

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Tiger attack

Author : Ajithkumar Krishnakumar      Blog : 52 Forever...      Date : 1/21/2013 3:46:00 PM

'Morning I get out to go to my car and see something like a huge Tasmanian Tiger staring at me near my car. I carefully got inside the car; then this creature came running towards the driver seat and started jumping on the window, trying to get to me....  Then the dream ended. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/05/20/article-1020675-0152151800000578-147_468x286.jpg This was one creature that had stuck in my mind since childhood. Had read about its extinction so many times. But why (...)'

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