I have just returned from a great weekend in Baltimore. It wasn't any site seeing extravaganza or something to tell stories about in upcoming years, but it was the perfect weekend. Relaxing, energizing (okay, i'm exhausted but there are other types of 'energizing' than sleep), and uplifting. I love being reminded that there is life outside of work and what I do in Columbus. The value of family and friends is something I am constantly reminded of here. Loneliness is not the best friend to have. One of my friends was telling me how they didn't want to get married, and that friends were all they needed. And I couldn't help but feel sorry for their future. Who knows if they will really end up alone, but the thought of it makes me sad for them. I don't wish that life on anyone. I don't want anyone to be alone, with no one waiting for them at home, to take care of them when they are sick, or to just laugh at something stupid that they do each day... to know the little things. I don't know, I guess maybe my priorities are different than theirs. Oh well.

So back to the trip to Baltimore... Anjali and I went shopping, saw 'Just like heaven' and went shopping again. Hee hee... No more shopping! I never thought I would be one of 'THOSE GIRLS' who loved to shop. I still don't like to shop... for clothes. But I love buying accessories and jewelry, all bad habits. Anyway, I bought some cute earrings, 4 pairs to be exact. The funny thing is, I'm going to wear the same earrings that I always wear. So the 4 I just bought will sit nicely in my jewelry box. Oh well, I guess I will think about returning them.

We then went to dinner at this Tapas place, which was really good. Except it turns out that my tolerance for alcohol is lower than my 100 lbs. sister. Unbelievable! Then we went to some club called MapleTree, where we paid a $10 cover to go in... Use the bathroom... and then leave. So, basically I paid $10 to use the bathroom... and it was nasty to boot. Oh well, it was fun. Then we were off to brunch this morning with Santosh and walking around the bay. It was a nice and relaxing weekend. All in all, a good time.

A Wireless Reality World

So, I'm always talking on my cell or cordless phone... which means I can multi-task and be mobile. I'm always hiding wires and trying to make space easy to use. And now... After a LONG time, I have wireless internet. And I'm loving it. I can use it on my porch, in bed, in front of the TV, or even while I'm on the toilet should the desperate need to do so arise. And to make it even better, as I continue to unpack and move into my new apt... I'm able to move my computer around and never lose the chats I have going. So its almost like having someone with me as I do my boring tasks; you know... to keep me company.

In anycase, I've moved again... 3 time in 2 years. Crazy. I hate moving and keep thinking I should have bought a condo or something when I moved here. All that rent money that I've thrown away thinking that each year would be the 'last' year that I am here. Alas, fate has other plans. Anyway, having an apt. makes it easy to run away with Prince Charming (whenever he may arrive). Speaking of which, my mom and I are not talking. I accused her of only being able to talk about me getting married. She claimed that she does not only talk about that. And since, we haven't talked. I'm determined not to give in and talk to her first. I'm sure my dad will eventually step in and end the 'cold' war, but until then... we'll continue to find out details about each other from other family members. Who ever thinks my family is perfect, your mistaken. We are a reality show waiting to happen. Another, more polite and not as vulgar, Osbournes...