11 days have passed
Well, I kinda fell off the wagon for a while. It's funny with this whole blogging thing. I guess you go through spurts. Cause, there were times in the past that no matter what I was doing, I would be thinking "I've gotta blog about that" but for the past couple of weeks, I have been so unmotivated with doing this. I just kinda felt like it was a bit of a chore. Not sure why I would feel that way but whatever. I'm here now.
I saw the Bourne Supremacy this week. I liked it. Just kept going from the first one although I did enjoy the first one better. Rarely are the second movie of a sequel as good as the first. I guess cause the first always catches your attention and it's something new or unique. Then, when the second one comes, it's more of a "been there, done that" type of feeling.
Thanks to Ado for letting me know about the Future Shop sale. I bought the 24 Season 1 DVD last night for $28.00 plus taxes. Normally, it's like $75.00 so that was a super score. I have a feeling it's just gonna sit on my shelf collecting dust but that is one of those TV series DVD's that you've gotta have. I am still on the lookout for Season 2. I am kinda scared to start watching it though cause I have a feeling that it will overtake my life just like the first one did a month ago. That wasn't all a bad thing though...
Was in Montreal last weekend for Dragonboat. The team didn't do that great so that was kinda dissapointing. It's a really good festival. Only problem is the lack of shade. Damn, that was a hot sun and we had NO WHERE to hide. Hung out with Sherman most of the weekend in Montreal and he showed me his former hangouts. I had those chien chaud Montreal famous hot dogs. Didn't have Montreal smoked meat this time though. Special thanks go to my friend Danielle for letting me stay at her condo the whole weekend. That was so awesome and I truly appreciate it.
Also been playing A LOT of vball over the past while (well, pretty much for the whole summer). On Wednesday night, my Ashbridges Bay team called Sun of a Beach stayed undefeated. So now we are 14 and 0. We are playing WICKED. It's true though that our competition hasn't been that great throughout. Some teams have given us a run for a little while but we always manage to pull it out. Our serving is kick ass. Everything is great. Can't wait to play next Wednesday night. But before that happens, I'm sure we will set up a game or two this long weekend.
I love long weekends.
Enjoy folks...
Friday, July 30, 2004
Monday, July 19, 2004
Weekend Recap
Waterloo Dragonboat Festival - we did pretty well. My old team (Fox 22) had a chance to get back in the boat together for a little reunion race. Our first race was okay but the rate was too high. We posted a 2:18 and it was about the 6h fastest time. Tempest (Cristine's team who won the Toronto Island festival) was at the festival and posted the fastest first time (2:11). We ended up in the A division and raced Tempest along with some other crews in our second race. We were neck and neck with Tempest but they pulled it out in the end with a 2:14 and we had a 2:15. Then, in the last race (the A Final) – we were against Tempest one more time and we had them for about half of the race…until the finish. They turned it up a notch and edged over the line first with a 2:16 and we were a 2:18. All in all, it was an awesome day and for us to be competing with Tempest was really quite wicked.
Golf at Markham Greens - nice day with G and Ashwat but overall, the golfing was brutal. It's not a very forgiving course at all and regardless of how many times I've played that course, I still have a brutal round. Afterwards, we paid a visit to the tree that was planted in honour of Kama kaka so that ended the morning nicely.
Beach Volleyball at Ashbridges - once again it was perfect. Actually, it was a bit too hot and muggy but we had some good games going. I love playing 4's and 2's. I'm no longer a real fan of 6's. I have totally seen improvements in my game since the season started so that is totally good. I am starting to serve quite well overhand and my spiking is definitely getting better. I can't wait to play in our league game on Wednesday night.
Tomorrow, I have a bidness trip up north for a couple days. Should be nice to get up there (although I am not looking forward to the drive). When I'm on the road, life is pretty easy. Check in to the hotel, work out at the gym, eat dinner alone at a restaurant, back to the room, check e-mail, watch tv, sleep. Wake up the next day and start driving to the next customer.
Vince Carter can $ucK my #@!*. I am fed up with this fool. This article on tsn.ca just speaks to how much of a fool he is. He continuously says he's not going to make a comment. He won't deny the rumours but he won't fess up to them either. What are his fans supposed to think? Meanwhile, he wants them all to spend money so they can go to his stupid charity game on the 30th. I also read this interesting article last week saying that Vince and the newly signed Rafer Alston didn't get along when they were teammates in Toronto 2 seasons ago. So, the fact that Alston was resigned by the team is just another reason why Vince might be looking to leave. In a day and age when McGrady, O' Neal and Francis have all been traded - anything can happen and I won't be surprised if Vince is gone shortly. The only thing that pisses me off is that he has played so poorly over the past few years that his market value has completely dropped. And you know that the second he's dealt - he'll improve his game 10-fold (including defence) and play his heart out. The aggravation asscoiated with this guy is so annoying.
Waterloo Dragonboat Festival - we did pretty well. My old team (Fox 22) had a chance to get back in the boat together for a little reunion race. Our first race was okay but the rate was too high. We posted a 2:18 and it was about the 6h fastest time. Tempest (Cristine's team who won the Toronto Island festival) was at the festival and posted the fastest first time (2:11). We ended up in the A division and raced Tempest along with some other crews in our second race. We were neck and neck with Tempest but they pulled it out in the end with a 2:14 and we had a 2:15. Then, in the last race (the A Final) – we were against Tempest one more time and we had them for about half of the race…until the finish. They turned it up a notch and edged over the line first with a 2:16 and we were a 2:18. All in all, it was an awesome day and for us to be competing with Tempest was really quite wicked.
Golf at Markham Greens - nice day with G and Ashwat but overall, the golfing was brutal. It's not a very forgiving course at all and regardless of how many times I've played that course, I still have a brutal round. Afterwards, we paid a visit to the tree that was planted in honour of Kama kaka so that ended the morning nicely.
Beach Volleyball at Ashbridges - once again it was perfect. Actually, it was a bit too hot and muggy but we had some good games going. I love playing 4's and 2's. I'm no longer a real fan of 6's. I have totally seen improvements in my game since the season started so that is totally good. I am starting to serve quite well overhand and my spiking is definitely getting better. I can't wait to play in our league game on Wednesday night.
Tomorrow, I have a bidness trip up north for a couple days. Should be nice to get up there (although I am not looking forward to the drive). When I'm on the road, life is pretty easy. Check in to the hotel, work out at the gym, eat dinner alone at a restaurant, back to the room, check e-mail, watch tv, sleep. Wake up the next day and start driving to the next customer.
Vince Carter can $ucK my #@!*. I am fed up with this fool. This article on tsn.ca just speaks to how much of a fool he is. He continuously says he's not going to make a comment. He won't deny the rumours but he won't fess up to them either. What are his fans supposed to think? Meanwhile, he wants them all to spend money so they can go to his stupid charity game on the 30th. I also read this interesting article last week saying that Vince and the newly signed Rafer Alston didn't get along when they were teammates in Toronto 2 seasons ago. So, the fact that Alston was resigned by the team is just another reason why Vince might be looking to leave. In a day and age when McGrady, O' Neal and Francis have all been traded - anything can happen and I won't be surprised if Vince is gone shortly. The only thing that pisses me off is that he has played so poorly over the past few years that his market value has completely dropped. And you know that the second he's dealt - he'll improve his game 10-fold (including defence) and play his heart out. The aggravation asscoiated with this guy is so annoying.
Friday, July 16, 2004
It's already been a year?
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the death of my uncle, Kama Chitnis. I can't believe it's been over a year since I last saw Kama kaka and spent time with him. Last Sunday, we attended a Hindu ceremony that marked the occasion and it was really great to think about him. Today, my thoughts were with him and his family.
My news of late is as follows...I took my niece Ankita to the zoo this afternoon/evening. It was great to spend time with her as always. This weekend is going to be busy. I am dragonboating in Waterloo all day tomorrow. Playing golf on Sunday morning and playing Beach Volleyball on Sunday afternoon.
Talk to you all soon and enjoy your weekends.
Kama kaka - I'll see you on the golf course on Sunday morning.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the death of my uncle, Kama Chitnis. I can't believe it's been over a year since I last saw Kama kaka and spent time with him. Last Sunday, we attended a Hindu ceremony that marked the occasion and it was really great to think about him. Today, my thoughts were with him and his family.
My news of late is as follows...I took my niece Ankita to the zoo this afternoon/evening. It was great to spend time with her as always. This weekend is going to be busy. I am dragonboating in Waterloo all day tomorrow. Playing golf on Sunday morning and playing Beach Volleyball on Sunday afternoon.
Talk to you all soon and enjoy your weekends.
Kama kaka - I'll see you on the golf course on Sunday morning.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Sun of a Beach
Ladies and gentlemen, my volleyball team had our first games tonight. We played pretty well and could have been 5 and 0. Instead, we were 2 and 3 but again, we played WELL.
I love my team. I'll write more about our first experience playing v-ball together (when I'm not so tired)
Good night!
Ladies and gentlemen, my volleyball team had our first games tonight. We played pretty well and could have been 5 and 0. Instead, we were 2 and 3 but again, we played WELL.
I love my team. I'll write more about our first experience playing v-ball together (when I'm not so tired)
Good night!
Friday, July 09, 2004
NaViGaTe ThE sTrEeTs
I opened my e-mail yesterday only to find a random e-mail from a stranger. It wasn't spam. It was a response to one of my blogs from a few weeks ago. Remember when I was talking about that amazing "City Chase" event. Well, it turns out that there is another one happening in Toronto in August.
It's on August 21st and the cost is $35 per person or $70 for a team. Check out the details...
Navigate the Streets (sorry the site is kinda slow)
Also, you can check out some sample clues for the Toronto race last year (just navigate to the bottom of the blog)
Who's in??? I am definitely very interested in doing this.
Now, I gotta start thinking about a teammate. Please apply within. I am looking for someone in good shape, with directional sense, someone who can read a map, someone with a cell phone and lastly, you must enjoy long walks on the beach.
Thank you very much to the random e-mailer who passed on this information. I really appreciate it! Maybe I'll see you at the race. Let me know if you're going (or if you did it last year)...
I opened my e-mail yesterday only to find a random e-mail from a stranger. It wasn't spam. It was a response to one of my blogs from a few weeks ago. Remember when I was talking about that amazing "City Chase" event. Well, it turns out that there is another one happening in Toronto in August.
It's on August 21st and the cost is $35 per person or $70 for a team. Check out the details...
Navigate the Streets (sorry the site is kinda slow)
Also, you can check out some sample clues for the Toronto race last year (just navigate to the bottom of the blog)
Who's in??? I am definitely very interested in doing this.
Now, I gotta start thinking about a teammate. Please apply within. I am looking for someone in good shape, with directional sense, someone who can read a map, someone with a cell phone and lastly, you must enjoy long walks on the beach.
Thank you very much to the random e-mailer who passed on this information. I really appreciate it! Maybe I'll see you at the race. Let me know if you're going (or if you did it last year)...
stuff on the mind
It's really interesting how you can be so preoccupied with other stuff that you start screwing up things that you should be focused on. Case in point. Last night at Dragonboat practice - I was paddling in the front right seat. I've been there for most of the season and have been improving my storke and reach so it's been good. However, last night I proceeded to STINK the joint out. It was easily my worst practice ever. I kept fouling up (especially by the breakers) and as a result screwing up Karen beside me or Anita behind me, not to mention soaking Andrew (the coach) in the process. Why was I so crap last night? Some say it was cause the boat was very left heavy, others comment on the wind and water conditions. I think it may have been those things to a lesser degree but also, my mind just wasn't in it. There were a million things racing through my head last night - most notably, changes at work, some personal life crap and the fact that I narrowly missed getting a speeding ticket when I was coming off of the Gardiner onto the Lakeshore. I was totally speeding (going about 80 in a 60 as I was coming off the onramp). There were 2 cops with a camera watching cars coming off the road and telling them to pull over. Luckily...both of those cops were writing tickets for a couple other people so as I zoomed pass (and quickly slowed down), I passed the unoccupied radar camera. Wheew...that was close.
Anyway, I had a good night sleep. Woke up on the right side of the bed today and now, I will say it loud - TODAY IS A NEW DAY!!!
Chilling with Kris and Tchao at the Toronto Street Festival tonight so that should be good.
Playing some beach vball at Ashbridge's tomorrow afternoon if you are interested.
Have a splendid day...
It's really interesting how you can be so preoccupied with other stuff that you start screwing up things that you should be focused on. Case in point. Last night at Dragonboat practice - I was paddling in the front right seat. I've been there for most of the season and have been improving my storke and reach so it's been good. However, last night I proceeded to STINK the joint out. It was easily my worst practice ever. I kept fouling up (especially by the breakers) and as a result screwing up Karen beside me or Anita behind me, not to mention soaking Andrew (the coach) in the process. Why was I so crap last night? Some say it was cause the boat was very left heavy, others comment on the wind and water conditions. I think it may have been those things to a lesser degree but also, my mind just wasn't in it. There were a million things racing through my head last night - most notably, changes at work, some personal life crap and the fact that I narrowly missed getting a speeding ticket when I was coming off of the Gardiner onto the Lakeshore. I was totally speeding (going about 80 in a 60 as I was coming off the onramp). There were 2 cops with a camera watching cars coming off the road and telling them to pull over. Luckily...both of those cops were writing tickets for a couple other people so as I zoomed pass (and quickly slowed down), I passed the unoccupied radar camera. Wheew...that was close.
Anyway, I had a good night sleep. Woke up on the right side of the bed today and now, I will say it loud - TODAY IS A NEW DAY!!!
Chilling with Kris and Tchao at the Toronto Street Festival tonight so that should be good.
Playing some beach vball at Ashbridge's tomorrow afternoon if you are interested.
Have a splendid day...
Wednesday, July 07, 2004
sparks...
Looks like we were in Montreal at the same time on the weekend. It was CROWDED, eh? I was there on Thursday night (July 1) and walked around the Jazz Festival but I was on my own so it wasn't as fun as it could have been. Jimmy - your blog is absolutely hilarious...especially the worm stuff. Nice job with the wrastling as well. See you at volleyball this weekend buddy!
And for the rest of you, we are playing beach volleyball at Ashbridge's Bay this weekend. Saturday the 10th at 12:00 noon. Forecast should be around 30 degrees (with a 30% chance of rain)
Looks like we were in Montreal at the same time on the weekend. It was CROWDED, eh? I was there on Thursday night (July 1) and walked around the Jazz Festival but I was on my own so it wasn't as fun as it could have been. Jimmy - your blog is absolutely hilarious...especially the worm stuff. Nice job with the wrastling as well. See you at volleyball this weekend buddy!
And for the rest of you, we are playing beach volleyball at Ashbridge's Bay this weekend. Saturday the 10th at 12:00 noon. Forecast should be around 30 degrees (with a 30% chance of rain)
catching up
I've been back from holidays now for a couple days. First off. I finished watching 24 on Sunday night. So, that was 24 episodes in 1 week. averages about 3 or 4 a night. I was up till about 1 or 2 in the morning everyday last week but when you're hooked on something, I guess that's what happens. Now I have to search out Season 2 and start watching that. Damn, I am totally hooked. I am even thinking of buying the DVDs. We'll see about that.
Quebec City was really nice. Tonnes to see and do. The little neighbourhoods were quaint. The Quebecois were all very nice as well. And of course, the Quebecois women were quite beautiful especially with their French accents. The funniest part was my sorry atempts at French and everytime I would start speaking, they would just answer me in English. They must have thought I was some American butchering their language. Little did they know that I was a Canadian who had learned French for 10 years butchering their language. Of course the food was great on the trip. I love crepes. I need to learn how to make those. I suppose they are quite similar to dosa for you Indians out there. I guess though that I don't know how to make dosas either so perhaps I should learn that as well.
I am planning a bbq/summer fun party for sometime in August. I am initially thinking of August 14 or August 21. Haven't finalized the dates yet but I'll let y'all know as soon as possible. I should probably put the word out sooner rather than later I guess. Hope a lot of you are around on either of those weekends. Actually, can you tell me if one works better than another?
I must welcome some new readers to my blog. You know who you are (if you found it okay). Please take a look around. Sorry it's just words and no text but my continual efforts (although limited) to include more than just text are falling by the wayside... We'll see if that changes in the future.
Vince Carter is really starting to piss me off. Actually, he has pissed me off for quite some time now. But the latest rumblings that he's asking to be dealt (and they weren't confirmed or denied by his STUPID mother) could be the last straw. It will be interesting to see what Babcock (the new GM) does but he is not in a very enviable position b/c Carter's stock is very low right as he has done next to nothing since the 2001 season.
Also - congrats go out to Greece for winning the Euro Cup. That was huge. I wish I could have been at that party on the Danforth - that looked like a lot of fun.
I've been back from holidays now for a couple days. First off. I finished watching 24 on Sunday night. So, that was 24 episodes in 1 week. averages about 3 or 4 a night. I was up till about 1 or 2 in the morning everyday last week but when you're hooked on something, I guess that's what happens. Now I have to search out Season 2 and start watching that. Damn, I am totally hooked. I am even thinking of buying the DVDs. We'll see about that.
Quebec City was really nice. Tonnes to see and do. The little neighbourhoods were quaint. The Quebecois were all very nice as well. And of course, the Quebecois women were quite beautiful especially with their French accents. The funniest part was my sorry atempts at French and everytime I would start speaking, they would just answer me in English. They must have thought I was some American butchering their language. Little did they know that I was a Canadian who had learned French for 10 years butchering their language. Of course the food was great on the trip. I love crepes. I need to learn how to make those. I suppose they are quite similar to dosa for you Indians out there. I guess though that I don't know how to make dosas either so perhaps I should learn that as well.
I am planning a bbq/summer fun party for sometime in August. I am initially thinking of August 14 or August 21. Haven't finalized the dates yet but I'll let y'all know as soon as possible. I should probably put the word out sooner rather than later I guess. Hope a lot of you are around on either of those weekends. Actually, can you tell me if one works better than another?
I must welcome some new readers to my blog. You know who you are (if you found it okay). Please take a look around. Sorry it's just words and no text but my continual efforts (although limited) to include more than just text are falling by the wayside... We'll see if that changes in the future.
Vince Carter is really starting to piss me off. Actually, he has pissed me off for quite some time now. But the latest rumblings that he's asking to be dealt (and they weren't confirmed or denied by his STUPID mother) could be the last straw. It will be interesting to see what Babcock (the new GM) does but he is not in a very enviable position b/c Carter's stock is very low right as he has done next to nothing since the 2001 season.
Also - congrats go out to Greece for winning the Euro Cup. That was huge. I wish I could have been at that party on the Danforth - that looked like a lot of fun.
Saturday, July 03, 2004
greetings from la belle province mes amis
i am in quebec city right now. the last night of my vacation to montreal and quebec city with ma and pa. it has been a fun trip. we`ve done A LOT of walking and site seeing. ate some really good food as well so that has been nice. stayed in a pretty nice bed and breakfast here in quebec city right on a happening street so that has been great. i`ll fill you in on more during the coming week. i just wanted to pass on a hello to all you lovely people out there. i hope that those of you who had a long weekend enjoyed it. nice thing is that you`ve still got one more day of it so enjoy your sunday. i`ll be in a car driving home tomorrow for about 8 hours so that is no fun at all. but i guess i could probably doing a bunch less fun things.
have i told you all yet that i am ADDICTED to 24. i knew i would be. i just kept putting off watching it. i borrowed the season 1 DVD from kevin and finally started watching it last Sunday night. i watched 3 episodes that night, 3 on monday, 4 on tuesday, 2 on wednesday, 2 on thursday and 2 yesterday. so now, i`m at 4:00 pm on the show (so i`ve got 8 episodes to go). man, it`s such an amazing show and i can`t get enough of it. totally a great concept and now i`m stoked to watch season 2 and 3 once those DVD`s are available. it`s 11:30 on a saturday night here in quebec city. i am a nerd and not going out so i am going to go up to my room (my parents are already sleeping) and i`m going to watch a few episodes of 24 now. i brought my lap top with a DVD player and head phones so i`m all set.
a bientot.
i am in quebec city right now. the last night of my vacation to montreal and quebec city with ma and pa. it has been a fun trip. we`ve done A LOT of walking and site seeing. ate some really good food as well so that has been nice. stayed in a pretty nice bed and breakfast here in quebec city right on a happening street so that has been great. i`ll fill you in on more during the coming week. i just wanted to pass on a hello to all you lovely people out there. i hope that those of you who had a long weekend enjoyed it. nice thing is that you`ve still got one more day of it so enjoy your sunday. i`ll be in a car driving home tomorrow for about 8 hours so that is no fun at all. but i guess i could probably doing a bunch less fun things.
have i told you all yet that i am ADDICTED to 24. i knew i would be. i just kept putting off watching it. i borrowed the season 1 DVD from kevin and finally started watching it last Sunday night. i watched 3 episodes that night, 3 on monday, 4 on tuesday, 2 on wednesday, 2 on thursday and 2 yesterday. so now, i`m at 4:00 pm on the show (so i`ve got 8 episodes to go). man, it`s such an amazing show and i can`t get enough of it. totally a great concept and now i`m stoked to watch season 2 and 3 once those DVD`s are available. it`s 11:30 on a saturday night here in quebec city. i am a nerd and not going out so i am going to go up to my room (my parents are already sleeping) and i`m going to watch a few episodes of 24 now. i brought my lap top with a DVD player and head phones so i`m all set.
a bientot.
Thursday, July 01, 2004
Happy Canada Day
Happy Canada Day folks. Take the time to enjoy the day and enjoy this wonderful country. We often complain about so many stupid insignificant things. A day like today - we can sit back and think about everything that is good in our lives. I'll never forget my Canada Day experience from last year when my family joined my cousin Suhas as he got his Canadian Citizenship at Centenial Park on the morning of Canada Day. Truely a great experience to see how happy all the people receiving their citizenship were.
Happy Canada Day folks. Take the time to enjoy the day and enjoy this wonderful country. We often complain about so many stupid insignificant things. A day like today - we can sit back and think about everything that is good in our lives. I'll never forget my Canada Day experience from last year when my family joined my cousin Suhas as he got his Canadian Citizenship at Centenial Park on the morning of Canada Day. Truely a great experience to see how happy all the people receiving their citizenship were.