There's no greater motivation to learn something than when you are forced to learn it. Sink or swim.
The main technical lead on our project has been on vacay for the past three weeks, and because the stars have lined up in a particular way, I'm the next most knowledgeable person. Everyone has been asking me all these questions about how things work and why they work the way they do.
I know some of the answers, but for most of them, I just give my best guess. Hope I'm right!
Luckily, he gets back on Monday so maybe I can get some work done again.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Wedding Fun
I went to a wedding this past weekend in Chapel Hill, NC. I already knew I wouldn't know anyone there (I hadn't seen or spoken to the bride since I was five, and we were on the bride's side!), so the main highlight for me was just going to be seeing the state - Duke, UNC, etc.
The Duke campus was pretty amazing. It was huge - we must have walked 2 miles and I think we only saw a small percentage of the overall campus. The architecture was also beautiful and unique. I can only imagine what it would have been like to go there for undergrad. I guess there's always an MBA, eh?
I actually liked how the couple did their whole wedding. It was a nice hybrid of American and Indian ceremonies - from the "we are gathered here" to the rounds around the fire. My dad commented that an Indian priest would never have conducted the ceremony since it didn't conform to the Indian traditions, but I think it's really admirable that the couple took the parts from each culture and modified it to fit their own vision of a marriage. At the end, it's all about your relationship and how you want your marriage to begin, right?
Most of the toasts were really, really good. As I said at the beginning, I didn't know either the bride or the groom, but based on the toasts, these people sounded awesome! Have you ever noticed that funerals and weddings are the two events where the people are portrayed as practically perfect?
I met a guy there who had the exact same name as me, except he spelled his name with an 'i' instead of two 'e's. I hung out with him after the reception when he met up with some of his high school friends. I'm not a huge fan of someone else having the same name as me, but at least he's pretty cool. His friends were all really nice and laid back too, and it was pretty fun to see another side of North Carolina, or the 919 as I like to call it.
The Duke campus was pretty amazing. It was huge - we must have walked 2 miles and I think we only saw a small percentage of the overall campus. The architecture was also beautiful and unique. I can only imagine what it would have been like to go there for undergrad. I guess there's always an MBA, eh?
I actually liked how the couple did their whole wedding. It was a nice hybrid of American and Indian ceremonies - from the "we are gathered here" to the rounds around the fire. My dad commented that an Indian priest would never have conducted the ceremony since it didn't conform to the Indian traditions, but I think it's really admirable that the couple took the parts from each culture and modified it to fit their own vision of a marriage. At the end, it's all about your relationship and how you want your marriage to begin, right?
Most of the toasts were really, really good. As I said at the beginning, I didn't know either the bride or the groom, but based on the toasts, these people sounded awesome! Have you ever noticed that funerals and weddings are the two events where the people are portrayed as practically perfect?
I met a guy there who had the exact same name as me, except he spelled his name with an 'i' instead of two 'e's. I hung out with him after the reception when he met up with some of his high school friends. I'm not a huge fan of someone else having the same name as me, but at least he's pretty cool. His friends were all really nice and laid back too, and it was pretty fun to see another side of North Carolina, or the 919 as I like to call it.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Bribe?
Is it normal for the federal government to outright bribe citizens to buy things?
I'm specifically referring to the 'cash for clunkers' program and the $8,000 tax refund for new homeowners.
It's a tricky situation to get people motivated and confident to buy again, but using outright cold hard cash to get them in the door?
I'm specifically referring to the 'cash for clunkers' program and the $8,000 tax refund for new homeowners.
It's a tricky situation to get people motivated and confident to buy again, but using outright cold hard cash to get them in the door?
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Brief Update
It's been awhile!
This is the second week in my condo. I have the most amazing view (if I got a telescope, I could see right into the penthouse of the Hyatt across the street!), and have way more space than I need. I also love my shower - it feels like the kind of shower you get in the fanciest of hotels. My kitchen is also pretty spacious, and now that the garbage disposal is fixed, I'll be using that more often too.
Also, how sad is it that I can't figure out how to set up a wireless network using a Mac? I've followed the steps in a lot of online forums, but so far, nothing.
All in all, I've spent way more money this year than I thought I would. I easily could have settled for a practical car and a practical condo, but where's the fun in that?
Oh, and just because I bought a condo doesn't mean I'm getting married any time soon. Not sure why every Indian co-worker equates the two.
This is the second week in my condo. I have the most amazing view (if I got a telescope, I could see right into the penthouse of the Hyatt across the street!), and have way more space than I need. I also love my shower - it feels like the kind of shower you get in the fanciest of hotels. My kitchen is also pretty spacious, and now that the garbage disposal is fixed, I'll be using that more often too.
Also, how sad is it that I can't figure out how to set up a wireless network using a Mac? I've followed the steps in a lot of online forums, but so far, nothing.
All in all, I've spent way more money this year than I thought I would. I easily could have settled for a practical car and a practical condo, but where's the fun in that?
Oh, and just because I bought a condo doesn't mean I'm getting married any time soon. Not sure why every Indian co-worker equates the two.
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