Crazy days… October 2, 2006
Posted by Simba in : Wiggles, MBA , trackbackI dont remember the last time I have been so busy! Phew, what is with B-schooling? Aren’t the Second Years supposedly the official slackers… thats the joy of being a second year student! But looks like the joy is crushed with tons of assignments, case studies & exams. So, even as a second year, I am slogging my a*** off to at least keep my head afloat, if not the whole part of myself 
Nothing much has been happening otherwise. I actually had planned a lot of stuff, apart from the academics & career part but looks like all that might have to wait. For e.g, the development of this blog into something more substantial, learn some new languages, learn golf etc etc… but I must agree that I am doing some interesting things in the whole grand scheme of things… trying to sqeeze in gym & racquet ball sessions regularly (yeah, trying 
), bakin’ & cookin’ some interesting stuff & learning salsa dancing! For now, that should keep my platter busy! Day before, we headed out to ‘Hindu’ bhavan here which had organized Navratri celebration on a grand scale. I had always heard of Garba & Raas but never had tried my hand at it… & now, I did! 
Went late, hence missed the Garba part but the Dandiya Raas was sure a lot of fun! I think I kinda got pretty good at it.. its pretty simple & easy to learn! And of course, there was some sheer thrill in having hot samosas & garam masala chai in the middle of the night.
Career has taken a paramount position in my to-do, must-do lists. I havent heard back from my summer and I am not very surprised considering they are not pro-internationals.. but what’s wrong in being cross-fingered! The companies are back on campus & there are tons of things to do almost everyday. Last week, we had the Duke MBA career fair and I had a chance to talk to some of our seniors (Class of ‘06) and some interesting firms. Lets see how that goes. So, it is down to this one now.. have to get a job offer so that I can get a work permit… else pack bags & back home! Home … *sigh* where is it?!
Right now, I am working on dropping off my resumes & coverletter… so, I will get back to that! Alrighty… am out for now…
Hey, BTW… Happy Ayuda Puja & Gandhi Jayanti
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Even 2nd yr is that biji? Dont temmme!!!
BOL for ur job search
Strange!!
strange about Garba & Dandiya!
you hv been to Mumbai for years i think…i in fact always try to find some reason to escape to get rid of that loud speaker music
Oh bytheway hi!
i need some introduction here.
I m biiiiiiiiiig fan of yours….
i hv been reading your blog but never i got right opportunity to comment on….
anyways all the best.
Good Luck with the Job Hunt..Are you gonna start a JHunt page soon?
Thanks for all your comments guys!
Jay… Hopefully I would not need another page now
“Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.”
-edison
I missed the dandiya and garba. damn these networking events!btw i mentioned ur name to a recruiter from Lowe’s at the UNC career fair. Had to correct myself since i said Simba first ! LOL !
All the best for the job search.
Hey Wafter…
Can you email me offline the name of the recruiter from Lowe’s?
You’ve never been to a garba/dandiya raas session?? Girl, how many years have you lived in Bombay for?
not recently, anyway. But I vaguely remember being to one when I was about 3 years old. Never went again because I hated getting all dressed up and weighing a ton. How can people dance with all that elephant skin?
BTW, I haven’t either
LOL Varsha, its actually fun to look like one of the Bollywood actresses with jazz & makeup
… & dance like them 
Long time, we should catch up soon
Well.I actually came across your site very randomly.Its quite impressive.I wish I have done that when I was in school.Oh BTW , I am a recent graduate too. After a lot of downhills(you know the stuff I am talking about, being frm India and the Visa Crap) I realised that it was getting harder for me as I was running out of my OPT and the chances of getting an entry level job were getting slimmer. So I have changed my career and now venturing into the field of SAP FICO(Functional). Well , there is lot of money in it to make and that’s why we go for an MBA right? To be smart and make wise decisions!
I am a blogger to you can check it out at :http://trendyindy.blogspot.com
Hey Simba…I can emphatize on the second year bit……me too was expecting an easy life here at I but that’s not to be
…anywayz…I’m not complaining
Happy Diwali!
Cheers,
Wayne