White Water Rafting

I recently went up to the Kern River (north of Bakersfield) to go white water rafting in class 3 rapids for the 3rd year in a row.

To start the journey off we have to put our rafts in the water and being this early in the year the water was really cold which sent chills up my spine. Once in the boat you start downstream in calm waters getting used to your guide giving instructions. Within a few minutes you hit your first rapids and it is amazing, you hit a wave of white water and before you now it you are a few feet off the ground. It is followed by a sudden drop back onto the river and then you plow through another wall of white water which drenches you. As you continue downstream there are opportunities in-between rapids for water fights with other rafts. The other rapids are fun and a great experience that allow you to get wet however I would have to say the most enjoyable was the first drop.

Overall white water rafting has got to be one of the most exhilarating experiences in my life. The feel of adrenalin rushing through your body as you splash through white water waves coming at you and paddling through them is absolutely amazing, better than most roller coasters. I can't wait to do it again!

Tag I am it (6 wierd/strange facts about myself)

6 weird thingsEach player of this game starts with the "6 weird things/habits about themselves" and people who get tagged need to write a blog of their 6 weird things/habits/facts, as well as state this rule clearly. In the end tag as many people as you wish. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "You are Tagged" in their comments and tell them to read yours.

1) I am superstitious in the sense that I always put my left shoe on first. (In high school when I played roller hockey I always put my left leg pad on first.)

2) I have never dated anyone that was not Indian

3) I am the only Indian person I know of that likes watching and playing hockey (ice/roller)

4) I am very cautious and sometimes it hinders my decision making process

5) I actually tried to give up meat (we all know it didn't work out)

6) I am a shy person (especially around women)

I tag Destiny Law and Sachel

I have been tagged

Apparently whoever started this particular post enjoys things in fives, oh well not a big deal. Here we go:

5 people on my shit list:
1) George Bush
2) My statistics professor
3) My ex-boss

Close Brushes with Death/Danger
1) When I was little my grandfather and I were at a local school near the house and I decided it would be a good idea to run towards a steep decline of stairs. Well I made it down past the first few steps only to loose balance and fall face first and tumble down the stairs.

2) In high school I was coming home late from hockey practice and stopped a intersection near my house. The car next to me had to men who proceeded to ask me something. I couldn't quite hear so I rolled down my window only to have them to yell at me using profanity. As this was going on the passenger in the car got out and came around my car. He proceeded to open my door (which was unlocked) and start punching me. I managed to block most of them by covering my face and head. Luckily the light turned green and I was able to accelerate out of my predicament and not have them follow me.

5 preferable methods of suicide:
The thought of suicide hasn't crossed my mind so to think of 5 ways to end my own life would be difficult. I am going to have to pass on this one.

Guilty Pleasures:
1) Speeding
2) Drinking
3) Texas Hold'em Poker
4) Chili Cheese Fries

Things I never want to Forget:
1)The love my parents give unconditionally
2) My roller hockey championship
3) Passing my series 7
4) Journeys to other parts of the world
5) Friendships

Things I wish to forget:
I am not sure if I choose to forget anything because they say we learn from our mistakes or past. If we make the mistake or go through a tough time only to forget about it then we won't learn. We as a society can't appreciate the things that happen now.

5 really exotic dishes you have tried
1) The only exotic dishes that come to mind would involve fish.
Chilean Sea Bass in Tamrin sauce
Salmon in Tandoori Sauce

5 crushes/loves in your life in chronological order
1) Grade School, a classmate/friend
2) Sophomore year of college--a friend
3) Junior year of college--a friend
4) Senior year of college ( a crush, classmate)
5) Sorry don't have a 5th

Strangest dream
Being a spy for the US Govt

5 most valued personal possessions:
1) Life’s Experiences
2) The internet/laptop
3) Cell Phone
4) My car
5) My health

5 favorite superheroes… and why:
1) My parents (for their wisdom and unconditional love)
2) My sisters (for their insight and support)
3) My Friends (for their ability to light up the day with their presence)

United 93

Despite the emotional reservations that had kept me from watching this movie I finally decided to give it a chance.

I won't bring up old memories of my experience that day but rather just stick to the movie. I thought it was well put together and it wasn't one of those documentaries that don't do justice to the actual event. From what the director could conjure up as far as facts from that day he put together a story that mirrors that events and it flowed well.

After the movie I felt a deep sadness as most would figure however more it was geared more towards this country. A supposed super power this country is yet it was caught off guard so badly. The movie exposed a lot of weaknesses in our communications as well as effectiveness to plan during that particular time. I am not sure if it has improved but I would like to think it has.

However for those who read my blogs you know I do not like ending things on a sour note so if you have a chance to see it I recommend it, I think it was well written and put together by all who participated in the making of this film.

Playoff Hockey

Ahh yess its that time of year again, that smell is in the air. That smell I am referring to is playoff hockey.

I have been watching this years Stanley Cup playoffs back and forth, here and there but today I got a chance to watch one of the games live. It was Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Game 1 of the best of 7 Western Confrence semi finals between Anaheim Ducks and Colorado Avalanche.

To start the festivies off my brother in law and I went to a sports bar near the hockey rink and watched a specatluar Game 1 of the Eastern Semis on tv. This game featured two of the more explosive offensive teams in this years playoffs and they proved it. The game went back and forth with 3 goals chaning hands between the two teams in the final 1:37 inlcuding the tying goal with 10.7 seconds left in the regulation to force overtime. Then it took only 18 seconds for the underdog team to score and steal game 1 in a shocker.

Back to the game here in Anaheim. It was alot of fun to see the crowd excited for the playoffs cheering for thier team. The atmosphere was loud and electirc. The Pond employees handed out towles for fans to wave and it literally was a sea of white. Truthfully though I am a LA Kings fan but I can still appreciate fans who love thier team. The game itslef was nowhere near the excitement level of the first game however if you were a Ducks fan it was the greatest show. They routed thier opponents 5-0, putting on a clininc at times making thier opponents look like amatuers. The game though featured alot of hard hitting inlcuding one clean open ice hit (meaning in center ice with no one else around excpet the two players involved and no intenet to injure) which lead to Anaheims first goal. Overall the experince was fun up until the end when the game was over. The fans at this point disgusted me by throwing trash on the ice towards the Colorodo bench. That is a slap in the face to hockey and still shows how some adults are still children. It was extremley dissapointing to see Ducks fans tarnish a game I love so much.

I dont want to end this blog on a sour note so I will state that hockey is back in full swing despite the lockout last season and as a fan I can't be more jouyful. I hope that the excitement continues with more back and forth action.

How Old Am I?

***You Are 25 Years Old***


Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.
13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.
20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.
30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!
40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?http://www.blogthings.com/whatagequiz

OkCupid Political Test and Love Test

For the Political this how I scored:

Social Moderate (43% permissive)and

Economic Liberal (36% permissive)You are best described as a:

Centrist

You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

As for the OkCupid Love test I came out....

The Slow DancerDeliberate Gentle Love Dreamer (DGLDm)

My first time in New York

This past February I was in New Jersey for work however I had some time that night so I went into the New York.

It started with me sitting in my hotel room after arrival at the Newark International Marriott. I was talking to a friend of mine and we were just talking about the hotel and the area. He had been to the same venue 2 years prior for the same reason I was, work. After about 15 minutes or so he brought up the fact that I should go into New York. At first it seemed like an exciting idea however after the getting past the excitement I realized I had no idea how to get there or where to go in New York. Secondly nightfall was upon me and I wasn't sure I should be headed into the big apple by myself. However I couldn't resist the idea so I took off downstairs. There was a extremely nice and helpful concierge. She equipped me with a city map as well as the train schedule of the New Jersey Transit train that goes into New York's Penn Station. For those of you who have never been Penn Station is the Times Square station. Times Square is walking distance.

I buttoned up my jacket to brave the cold and proceeded outside to wait for the complimentary shuttle that takes you to the airport. Once at the airport you take the air shuttle (monaural) to the train station. The ticket is cheap, only $14. Once on the train my mind raced with thoughts of all the sights and sounds of New York. When the train finally arrived at Penn Station about half hour later I got off and felt as if I was in a busy airport terminal. There were tons of people rushing for the stairs probably to get out of the station and catch a cab home. When I looked around I was surrounded by a variety of different shops. Then I saw my plan of action, the stairs that lead up to the city. I walked briskly to the stairs and up not only due to excitement but also to keep up with the locals.

Once I reached the top I couldn't believe my eyes, I felt as if I was in a movie set. The smell, the sights, the sounds were nothing like I imagined, they were better. The building that was right in front was large in scale compared to most LA buildings. There were people all around catching cabs or going down into the station to catch other trains that went elsewhere in the city.

I proceeded to walk to the right and within a matter of seconds I came across my first landmark, The Garden, famous Madison Square Garden. From there I set off into Times Square. As I was walking towards the square I was snapping away photos with my camera to capture the moments of the beautiful city. I saw a few other sights along the way as well such as the ESPN zone, the NASDAQ building as well as MTV. Unfortunately TRL was not on and I couldn't get on TV. I saw many corporate buildings along the way and many people were just getting off work (this was about 8pm EST). The people walking around were all fashionably dressed and I felt underdressed in jeans. Once I arrived I couldn't believe it, since I thought that I was on the set of a movie before this surely had to be a movie set. The amazing amount of bright lights and digital screens everywhere. The city was so alive and the people were minding there own business not minding the tourists at all. The streets of course were flowing with yellow as the taxicabs kept up with tradition honking every second they got, impatient as always (which I enjoyed). All around me were skyscrapers with no room in between. In front of me was the famous screen that always shows people during New Years Eve. Everywhere I looked the advertisements had some sort of electronic signature separating itself from all the rest. I could only imagine what it takes to get that much electricity to such an awesome section of one city. I didn't want to leave, there was still so much more to see however it was getting late and I still had to catch a train back to New Jersey for work. To anyone who has not been you are missing out on one of the greatest cities ever built. I encourage all to go and walk around the city and blend into the city life, it is one of the experiences I will forever cherish.

My first time in New York

My Perfect Lover

This is my first attempt at blogging so please be kind when reading.

Some of you who read this must be dying to know why my first post is about something personal. Well the answer that all of you reading this are longing for is simply that a friend of mine has a blog in which she was tagged, meaning she had to respond to the same title. In turn she was to tag others and it just so happened I was on the list of those tagged. Hopefully that suffices for a response to that question.

Well on to the next part which is to actually try and answer the question in the post. Honestly I would have to take a similar route as the person tagging me and change the title. I will answer the question as if it were asked "My Perfect Life Partner."

The qualities and traits that she would posses are listed below:

Loving and Kind: She will have a heart that never stops caring or giving love, like a mothers love. She will love me for the person I am and the person I am not. She wont try to re-create me into something I am not for her benefit or liking.

Educated: This is extremely important to me because it sets the foundations for the next two traits that she would have.

Strong Minded: She will have her own views of life and isn't one to always accept the norm. She isn't afraid to question things that she feels aren't right nor will she be afraid to be wrong.

Goal/ Career Oriented: She has established career goals and life goals. She would be one who strives for a goal and doesn't waver.

Friendly: Not only would I hope that she is loved by my friends and family but I would also hope that she would be able to make friends in a group in which she doesn't know anyone.

Diverse: I enjoy traveling and experiencing different things in life such as food and culture. My perfect life partner would share the same feeling but also show and teach me things I have never done or tried before.

Active: I am somewhat active but not as much as in the past. I love doing things outdoors such as camping in Joshua Tree, jet skiing in summer or skiing in winter. She doesn't have to enjoy all the same things I do but as long as she made an attempt at some outdoor activities that would be enough to make me happy.

Well ladies and gentleman that about sums it up for me in summarizing my perfect life partner. Obviously there are more but I can't foresee myself listing all the qualities. I hope that you enjoyed reading this blog. Feel free to comment.