Can't I be at the receiving end?

From long time, I am kind of thinking about this. Why can't I be at the receiving end? I am observing this pattern right from my childhood. Any event, any topic, any gathering most of the times I will be at the giving end. Like organizing, arranging, planning something etc etc.
I mean this sounds good right. But I sometimes feel that somebody should arrange things for me too.

It feels tired sometimes to do the things. Take anything either work or personal, I will be identified as a person who gives or helps. For example, whichever place I go to work there will be minimum 10 members in the team. But believe me, all the managers used to ask me a favor of helping any new member(in finding a apartment, settling down etc) after joining the project.

Ofcourse I enjoy that, but I am not sure to say whether this is my strength or weakness. People say that I will also get some favour in the future and they also say something big is waiting for me to receive.
Ha ha, my question is when?

Just wanted to share this with all of you.

Movie Updates

I have watched some movies recently and wanted to give an update to all of you.

1. Magadheera

This is a telugu(my mother tongue, one of the Indian languages) movie where the hero of the film is my favourite star Chiranjeevi's son. I would say this is of of the best telugu movies made. Technically very nice and brilliant movie. Its a periodical love story. As his father, he inherited all the good parts of movie like fights, dance and action etc. And this movie became one of the biggest hits in telugu film industry.



2. Inglorious bastards

I watched a great conversational movie after long time. As a fan of Quentin Tarantino, I went to this movie for the premier show at 12 midnight:). The movie is made brilliantly and its a Tarantino brand as usual. The dialogues and the screenplay are the best ever. And the scenes are typical Tarantino style. I would strongly recommend seeing this movie if you did not watch.



3. Whiteout

I went to this movie because of Kate Beckinsale. I really like her. And the movie also decent one. This is about an investigation of murder case on Antarctica and she does her role pretty well. The film makers also depicted the Antarctica and the intense weather over there nicely. A good movie to watch.



4. Jennifer's Body

If I did not update you, I am a big big fan of Horror films. I think I did not miss any good horror films till date. And a horror film with Mega fox as actress, how could I miss this?. Ofcourse a typical horror film, but only attraction is Mega fox. Its about a gorgeous cheerleader (Megan Fox) possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys. She is really hot and apt for this role.



Well, I hope these reviews help you.

Las Vegas - The heaven on the earth

Yes. I did not see the heaven. But I think it will be like Las Vegas. Fun, enjoyment, thrill...you name it, it has it. One of the top most best places I have visited till now in my life. And given a chance everybody has to visit this place of unlimited fun.

I got a last minute deal and was lucky enough to spend time in Vegas, the sin city. And the other best thing is that I got a BMW convertible rental car. Imagine driving through the Las Vegas strip in BMW. I could not imagine that this will happen so soon for me.

I have visited all major casinos like Bellagio, The Venetian, Wynn, Encore etc. Each has its own unique style and beauty. No words to explain the architecture and the degree of detail. I have also went to a show called "LE REVE" in Wynn casino. I would strongly recommmend you too to checkout this show if you are in Vegas anytime. What a amazing show? Fantastic experience.

I have also experienced the thrill rides on the top of Stratosphere(Insanity, Xscream etc). They are really breath taking rides. I appreciate the ideas they get and implement in the places like these.

What else? oh yaa..the BMW...amazing car. I went on a ride to Death valley road which I wanted to visit from long time. I used to see this road in the movies finally got to visit. This completes my visit to 28th US state.

I was almost depressed to return to work from a city like Las Vegas. But you know life has to go on...Check out some photos of the trip.....



Las Vegas Airport


My first BMW


Wynn Casino


LE REVE Show poster in Wynn Casino


Ending scene of LE REVE Show


Death valley

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hi friends, hope you are all doing good. As you know, yesterday(23rd August) was an Indian festival called as "Ganesh Chaturthi"(Birthday of one of the Indian gods - Lord Ganesh). Also called as "well-wisher" god. And this is my favourite festival of all.

Although I felt not being at home(as I am in US now), I made sure I celebrate this festival as is like home. I had prepared all the things as per the tradition and set up the Ganesh Idol.

We did pooja(prayer) and all nicely and also had good food. These idols and the festival is pretty famous not only in India but also throughout the world where there is a presence of Hindus. The idol immersion ceremony day is also very popular in major cities in India.

Below are the photos we took at our home in US that day.

San Francisco - The second best

I have visited San Francisco for the July long weekend and I have reached a landmark of visiting 27 states in US with this trip.

SFO is absolutely amazing city. I have rated Boston as the second best city in US before this visit. But Boston lost its rating after my visit to SFO.:-P

The best thing I liked in SFO is the transporation. They have all types of vehicles under the sun like bus, cable car, ferry, train etc. The city is always lively and happening.

We have visited places like Alcatraz Island, Stanford university, Ghirardelli chocolate factory, Crooked street, Silicon valley, Half moon bay beach and Golden Gate bridge etc.
Over all it was nice trip, but got tanned a lot due to California weather. It took 3 weeks for me to come back to my original color.:)

Below is my rating of US cities I have visited till now.

1. New York(may be always 1)
2. San Francisco
3. Boston
4. Chicago
5. Atlanta
6. Seattle
7. Washington DC
8. Providence
9. Portland
10. Charlotte
11. Raleigh
12. Ashville
13. Pittsburg
14. Minneapolis
15. Richmond
16. Milwaukee
17. Newark

Interesting, is it?. What is your rating if you are in US?

Check out some photos below of SFO.


Alcatraz Island


SFO Downtown View


SFO Downtown


Golden Gate Bridge


Crooked Street

The Emperor of Pop

Hopefully you would have understood what I am going to write about by seeing the title of this blog. Yes its about one and only Michael Jackson. I would say he is not only the King but Emperor of pop.

It is really tough to digest that he is no more, but you know you never know when death takes away a person. Well coming to reality, I think he is a definition for Dance. I am almost sure that there will not be any dance school in the world without his picture in it. He is so popular through out each corner of the world irrespective of country, language and music.

He is an inspiration for almost every dancer, choreographer and any music lover. He is the definition for hard work and ambition. Forgetting about all the controversies in his personal life, he was always the best.

Especailly in indian film industry his impact has got revolutionary change in the field of dance. Any film industry belonging to any language has got his impression in the area of Dance. Wow!! what an artist. I think only one person like this will be there for a century.

Even my favourite hero Chiranjeevi who is considered as one of the best dancing artists in India has taken him only as an inspiration.

I am here giving Michael Jackson a great tribute through my blog. May his soul rest in peace.
Below is my favourite item from Jackson's dances. Bille Jean...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7MmEMrCRfc&feature=related

Below is another interesting item from Chiranjeevi's songs(language - telugu) where he remade the Thriller song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcF2f8XVwpk

President meets Prince

Interesting photo of Pesident of United States, Barack Obama with Prince of Cricket, Brian Lara.

Quick story -----

http://blog.kridaya.com/2009/04/22/barack-obama-brian-lara-and-cricket/