The very thought of writing my own Blog was there in my mind for quite sometime. And, what better opportunity can it be to start as I take a break for 3 weeks from work, courtesy job switch. It is not an easy decision to leave a company where you spent 13+ years, in fact literally grew up in your professional career. I joined IBM back in 1998 with lots of dream, ambition and indeed it has been an incredible journey. It's not money, not the recognition but the very need for a CHANGE has driven me to accomplish this "seemingly impossible" task, as perceived by many of my well-wishers.
These last 3 weeks have been wonderful and very different where you do not have a set routine. You do what you want to do - sleep, read magazines, play games, surf internet to check out vacation options, watch cricket (though pretty demoralizing with a pathetic display of Indian cricket team in England) or indulge in long-term hobbies. It was last Monday, when I felt like doing a 'census' of my stamp collection. 3,282 from 152 countries - it was fun going thru' my old albums, categorizing the new ones. Visiting Jog Falls and River Tern with family was also fantastic, enjoyed every moment of it. Stay at River Tern Lodge stands out, the location has been outstanding and having a drink (college style) sitting on the bridge connecting the island (where our cottages were) and the main reception under a moonlit sky has to be the highlight. Cannot discount the 1500-stairs climb down and then UP to see the Jog Falls - thanks to my much improved fitness from playing cricket regularly on the weekends :-). In between, also visited Kolkata to meet parents and grandmother - freaked out on Hilsa Fish, the Bengali delicacy during the monsoon.
Overall, a nice and leisurely 3 weeks. Tomorrow morning, the alarm is set to 7 AM - back to routine as I embark on my new adventure "Ericsson".
These last 3 weeks have been wonderful and very different where you do not have a set routine. You do what you want to do - sleep, read magazines, play games, surf internet to check out vacation options, watch cricket (though pretty demoralizing with a pathetic display of Indian cricket team in England) or indulge in long-term hobbies. It was last Monday, when I felt like doing a 'census' of my stamp collection. 3,282 from 152 countries - it was fun going thru' my old albums, categorizing the new ones. Visiting Jog Falls and River Tern with family was also fantastic, enjoyed every moment of it. Stay at River Tern Lodge stands out, the location has been outstanding and having a drink (college style) sitting on the bridge connecting the island (where our cottages were) and the main reception under a moonlit sky has to be the highlight. Cannot discount the 1500-stairs climb down and then UP to see the Jog Falls - thanks to my much improved fitness from playing cricket regularly on the weekends :-). In between, also visited Kolkata to meet parents and grandmother - freaked out on Hilsa Fish, the Bengali delicacy during the monsoon.
Overall, a nice and leisurely 3 weeks. Tomorrow morning, the alarm is set to 7 AM - back to routine as I embark on my new adventure "Ericsson".
