My great Arventure

Maxim got arrested

Time for some coffee

posted by Arvind @ 3:45 PM 1 comments

Going to get handcuffs

No not from my gf.

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Oh man I need exercise.

Oh wait I just got some.

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Touchdown!

Almost to victory. One last stop. GO MUSTANGS!!

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I'm legal in bars!

And haven't done anything illegal yet!

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We aren't just building team bonds

We are building pyramids

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Canadian tire

It makes me as horny as Tim hortons.

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A little booty shake

We just gave Coventry garden a show of our booty shake to the macarena.

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Meeting strangers

We've gotten an applause for our singing at via and strangers like to let pretty girls take pics of their cars.

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No more team bonding

Aman has started to beat up Maxim.

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Mote team bonding

Turns out Maxim is a boozehound. To Via we go!

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Team bonding

Tricia loves Avril livigne and Celine Dion but hates babies. Aman loves to kiss random boys.

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To masonville for amazing race

We are in the amazing race for iveys orientation week. I'm
on a team with Maxim, Tricia and Aman. We've already been to Spencer for a workout video and to find the names of study rooms. It was a blast! Tricia made a fantastic workout video showing off her world
class aerobic and stretching skills! To the masonville mall we go.

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The amazing race. Heading to Spencer for the ivey amazing race

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Photo time

http://uwaterloo.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=33745953&l=3d273&id=122601131

Enjoy!

posted by Arvind @ 2:40 AM 3 comments

Konbawa

Konbawa is the Japanese word for hello @ night. It's about 10.15pm here in Tokyo. Having a great time so far. Japanese people are really really polite. But I do sometimes get that "lost in translation" feeling. I'm pretty tired so I'll post a decent update tmrw with some pics of me looking all sexy. Caved and had some BK today but that's cuz I met up with a high school friend who's been living in Tokyo for about 3-4yrs and he misses BK runs @ lunch during High School. Hope all's well on your end :) Matanai! (means see you later)

posted by Arvind @ 9:16 AM 0 comments

Hello Tokyo!

Ladies and Gentleman, Children of all ages, Boys and Girls around the world. LLLLLLLLET'S GET READY TO SUMOOOOOOOOO!!!!

It's Aug. 28th which means only 1 thing: 363 days till my birthday meaning it's a good time to give my annual "State of my life" address.

My first year in Chicago was really good. I learned a lot at work, made a bunch of friends, live in an awesome neighbourhood, explored some of Chicago life, travelled to Seattle and NYC and kept my weight reasonably steady (I guess that's a good thing). I'm pretty happy so far in Chicago and can see myself there for a couple more years.

In my opinion Chicago's a really awesome city. As I normally tell people, it reminds me of a much larger version of Winnipeg. And to all you Toronto foks I think Chicago is a better city that Toronto in some respects!!! People are really friendly in Chicago and the pace of life suits me perfectly. Unlike cities like NYC or London that are always "rush rush, go go" Chicago takes its time. People work hard and play hard but just play differently. Organized rec leagues are a plenty and well run in Chicago. People have their choice of plenty of pubs, bars, clubs, lounges, etc. There's A LOT of amazing restaurants to check out. And don't even get me started on all the festivals during the summer. Honestly, during the summer Chicago is probably one of the best cities to live in!!!!

But here's the ironic part. Right now I'm in Tokyo!!!! There's a project at work I've started working on and the client requested there be a presence in Tokyo for a month so here I am! ONE MONTH in Tokyo!!!! Lucky me :D

So far I haven't seen or done a lot in Tokyo. And for all of you who keep asking me no I didn't have a wild and crazy bday. It was pretty tame actually. Half of it I was flying over the Pacific. When I did finally get settled into the hotel my colleague (Wendy) and I went out to see a Kabuki show. But I was soooo tired from the travel and jet lag I fell asleep five mins into the show!!!

Here are some thoughts on Tokyo so far though

• The subway in Tokyo is amazing. Clean, comprehensive and on time!
• Japanese people are very respectful. Everybody pretty much bows to each other and is willing to be as helpful as they can.
• Japanese food is very fresh! It's nice actually to have meals that aren't uber heavy and greasy.
• Before every meal you're given a wet towel to wash your face and hands. Very refreshing.
• Just like Singapore people drive on the left. As a result people stand on the left on escalators, and cross each other on the left if walking towards each other.
• Soooo bright from all the neon lights!
• Japanese people like to be clean.

I took a few pictures and I'll put them up later. Sayounara!

posted by Arvind @ 12:13 AM 0 comments

Went to the dentist today...

First time since I came back from Singapore :S Yah, I know that's WAY too long in between visits. But between finishing 4th year, travelling around Europe, finding a job and moving to Chicago and becoming a Bollywood superstar it wasn't exactly the top of my priority list. But I should make my oral hygene a top priority cuz the dentist said he found a couple of cavities!!!!

Aiyah, I've got cavities :S!!!!! I haven't had a cavity in over 13 years!!!! I guess it doesn't help that I don't really floss and occasionally forget to brush before bed. But all that's going to change!

Actually the dentist was really good. He seems like an old school type of dentist... he doesn't even employ a hygenist! But through most of it he kept explaining what he was doing, what causes cavities, tooth decay, etc. even showed me the proper method for flossing and brushing (you're not supposed to floss the space between the teeth, but rather the sides of the teeth!). And it turns out that his parents are from Beausejour, Manitoba!!!

CFA exam in 2 weeks. Crunch time. GO SENS GO!!

-Arvind

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posted by Arvind @ 3:45 PM 1 comments

Amazing news!

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/2007/05/15/tintin-movies.html

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posted by Arvind @ 5:32 PM 0 comments

Back to the TO

So I went to Toronto this past weekend for my cousin, Anupa's, engagement party. She's getting married to her fiance, Caven, next May. It was good to be back in Canada again, seeing family and friends. Here are the highlights of the (way to) short trip, in chronological order:

• Seeing signs in french and english
• Meeting up with DB & co.
• Checking out Sarah Sy's sweet new pad. She lives right on top of the Gardner!
• Eating 2 samosas for breakfast
• Learning that Anupa's future brother-in-law is named "Captain" (coolest name ever!)
• Watching the Sens kick Jersey's ass and win their 2nd round series
• Driving around... man I really miss driving. Maybe I should get a scooter soon
• Timmy's... nothing like a cold iced capp on a hot day!
• BBQ'ing
• NOt having to come into work!!

Only 3.5 weeks left till exam :S

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