My Hero!
When I look back and reminisce on my childhood, one of the most lingering memories that come to my mind is watching tennis matches with my dad and in particular, watching Pete Sampras dominate the world of tennis. It was my dream then to watch him when he was at the top of the game at Wimbledon. Although I haven't been able to achieve that, I did go see him last weekend at the San Jose stadium for the opening night of SAP open. Aging and retired though he was, he did beat Tommy Haas in two straight sets. Just seeing him on court brought back countless memories...the time when I sat in a particular seat for hours until he won the game just coz I thought that was lucky, of secretively watching late night matches, but finally giving myself away by yelling for him to win (:D), the nail biting prayers, the jubilant victory dances and the immense sadness when he announced his retirement.


Thank you, Pete, for the memories.

How to spend a week with 80 bucks

Of Break-ins, thieves and bike races....

So here's the story, for those interested. (No worries, I am not Kate Hudson and this is no movie.)

Friday (2/15/2007) : Had a hectic day at work but later enjoyed the peace and calm of Muir beach while the sun was still out..the scene was straight out of the "Dhom dhom" song; movie: Sindhu bhairavi. Tucked in a corner along CA-1 N, this beach is just perfect for someone seeking silence and calm. It also had a small hill that you could easily climb and you get a bird's eye view of entire beach and the horizon...gorgeous.



Well, coming to the more adventurous part of the evening, came back to the parking lot, only to see that my friend's car was broken in (passenger's side window) and my handbag, which I had so unthinkingly left in the car, missing. Yikes!



Saturday (2/16/2007): So, spent the good part of yesterday canceling all my cards, trying to get my duplicate id, changing locks of my apartment and car and basically berating myself again for being so careless.
Now I have an emergency stash of $80 at home, with which I need to get by until the end of this week, by which time, hopefully, one of the card companies send me a replacement card.

Sunday (2/17/2007): Attended the Tour of California- prologue at University of Stanford at Palo Alto. Put on my best sales voice to talk to customers about their upcoming products at one of my company's booths.



Mabbe I should just stick to code development :D.

And V for..?

Another valentine's day rolled by. Nothing great to report this year either..oh well!

• Found this pic of the google logo for V-day. I love google art.



• San Francisco had its annual pillow fight at the ferry building yesterday. Hitting perfect strangers with pillows??..oh this city is nuts! :)



• Heard that most restaurants were totally booked in the city and if you did manage to make a reservation, you would end up spending on an average around $89 per person! Sheesh..A romantic dinner at home has gotten a whole new meaning, hasn't it?

• Had a busy day at work yesterday but stopped by Twin peaks on the way home. Blessed with a clear sky, I was able to see the entire city spread out below me. It was just gorgeous. Nice way to unwind :).



• Came across this article on the web: Seven-day weekend? Count me in!