Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Where's my Fall???

I am from Chennai. We have four seasons. Hot, Hotter, Hottest, and one where it rains. I moved to Chicago. I was promised I'd experience the real four seasons. I've seen them all. Cold, Colder, Coldest, and one where the sun teases us between rain showers. As much as i enjoy cold weather (I honestly do), can a brother enjoy some variety please!!!

This last month (yeah I post once a month these days) has been all about the weather.
And all that resting and relaxing.
And a lot of cooking - the internet is full of information goldmines!
And discovering more of Chicago - thanks to all my friends.
And the movies - thank you Hollywood for a fairly decent summer line-up. NetFlix rocks.
And the PlayStation3 - thank you Sony for the new device, and the drop in prices.
And the books.

Yeah - I said books. I started this summer with this grand plan to finish writing a biographical book. Given how long the break has been (Four more weeks to go) I've been inspired with two other plots that I'm seriously considering writing. These are fiction plots, and hence completely uncharted waters for me. But I'm excited about the plots - so I might at least try. The first book hasn't made as much progress as I'd like to claim - but it has made some good progress. I'm only working on that book for now - the fiction books need a LOT of research that I haven't even started looking into. This is going to be a great winter! It's time for that library membership ;)

So all these "activities" kept me occupied during last month. Next month seems to promise more of these activities, and a return to a some analytical, business world stuff - as I prepare to transition into my work. Given how much I've relaxed, I plan to get working on some basics in the next few weeks. Hopefully they'll get me up to speed. I'm really looking forward to start working.

So that's that for now. Till later, stay warm and be nice!

7 comments:

Madhu said...

Why is there no mention of all your gymming (sic)???!!

Unknown said...

Hi Iday,
My name is Abraham and I have been following your blog for a while now since at one point i was contemplating on applying to GSB. Anyways just wanted to let you know that I would love to meet you in person sometime. I live in milwaukee. Let me know
-Abraham

Diep said...

Hi Iday,

I came across your blog, etc and etc, and have been reading it for the last several days. I wanted to let you know that I've been enjoying it, and I really liked your writing style.

I am also working for a site called Beat The GMAT (beatthegmat.com), which is a really active and large GMAT discussion forum. I'd love to include your blog in my directory, which is at http://www.beatthegmat.com/resources.html#gmat_blogs_and_communities

Can you please let me know if you're OK with being listed in my directory? Also, it'd be great if you could include Beat The GMAT in the list of resources on your blog.

Please let me know what you think. And keep up the great work!

Diep
Beat The GMAT

Saif said...

hi iday,
is the email id in ur profile still valid?i have mailed you few queries regarding some schools.Please reply whenever you are free

AGirlsMBA said...

Hello hello it's AGirlsMBA here! I was just thinking about how you work at Bain as well and thought I would check in on your blog! I think you have started and I'm going to add you on Messenger tomorrow :)

Hope all is well!

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Kanchan Upadhyay said...

Hi Iday,

I have been following your blog for quite some time now. I first read about your success story on Pagalguy, then read about your preparation for GMAT from your blog.

I am a GMAT aspirant, just 18 more days before I take the plunge :O.. I am taking MGMAT tests now. A problem that I am facing during mocks is that I am making too many mistakes during verbal section, but surprisingly, when I am checking the questions with a composed state of mind, I am selecting the correct answers!! Can you please guide me here? Also, if you can point me to some critical reasoning improvement strategies, it would be great!

Please help!