Random Blurbs

Most people cringe at the thought of growing up.. but for me traveling is one positive that outweighs many of the negatives of growing up.. (although I think being a grownup is more fun :) ) When I graduated college, I had decided to travel every year to atleast one new place... and I am glad that I have been able to live upto that promise. I inaugurated my plan by visiting Greece and since then have been to Mexico and different parts of India.
Speaking of traveling, one of my cousins travels a lot (Saumil).. I dont know anyone else that matches up to his level of traveling.. I hope that one day I am able to do 50% of the traveling he does.. but besides being an avid traveler.. he also knows how to capture the moments into beautiful pictures.. the above picture was taken by him at a Jain Temple in Ranakpur, Rajasthan, India. Well, until I get to his level of traveling.. I guess I will be able to see these places through the pictures he has taken.

My friend just posted the best blog ever... short, sweet and to the point... Here is how it goes:

Why do you have to give your girlfriend/fiance such an expensive ring?

Posted by Nicole at 9:04 PM 1 comments

I couldn't have said it better myself. Speaking of engagement rings, I have heard about the rule of thumb - a guy has to buy a ring that is approximately worth 2 months of his salary. Really? Call me weird, but even as a girl, it seems too much to spend on a piece of jewelery. If my fiance to be makes $10K a month I could potentially be wearing a Honda / Toyota on my hand. What if my fiance to be made $15K a month - If I lived anywhere but California, I could be wearing the downpayment to my first house on my hand.. Hmmm!!! I guess - Priorities!! But what if he was a student or made $2500 per month...How much is too much and how much is too little??

Happy Diwali (Festival of Lights) and Happy New Year (based on the lunar calendar - Hindu) to all. For as long as I have been in the US, Hindu festivals have come and gone and I haven't paid much heed to them. This is the first Diwali where I seem to be intrigued and feel the need (or rather want) to celebrate.

The best card/ecard I have received this season is from one of my cousins(by age)/nephew(by relation).. its a big family... The picture you all see has been drawn by my cousin's wife using colored powder. I havent done a Rangoli in over 10 years but I think next year will be my first year of doing Rangoli. I am inspired and I hope to stay inspired until next year. I would like to start a tradition - a tradition of celebrating Diwali every year.