What's been happenin' in my life recently?... A whole bunch!

OK. I have not been quite up-to-date with most of you about what's been going on with my life. Over the past two months or so, I got quite a bit busy (read lazy) and I have just postponed posting things here. Now that I'm back on the Interwebs, I shall promptly update you with what has been happening with my life recently. The major thing, as you already know, is the move from Iowa to Washington DC. Apart from that, there have been parties, events, trips, and a whole lot more.

Here's a brief photo summary of the happenings of the past few months:

• Had many, many "Russian parties" ...
  

• Enjoyed UNI football games..
  

• Danced "Garba" and "Dandiya" for the Indian festival of Navratri...

See more... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2323015&l=17b1b&id=5734033

• Visited Madison and LOVED it!...
  

See more... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2326066&l=aabd0&id=5734033

• Been on TV five times for the UNI Family weekend football game...
  

• Had my "Returning to Washington DC" Party...
  

• Had super-duper fun for Halloween...

Resuming life in Washington DC...

So, I have been back here in Washington for almost a couple of weeks now! It feels really nice to be back! As I mentioned in my earlier post, I am now reacquainted to the crowds and especially the infamous DC traffic. I'm still in talks with my peers and mentors here regarding my move toward a PhD. Somehow I still am not convinced that I should make the plunge - at this point of time. But it could change at any point of time.

Life has been steadily busy, as you might expect living in a big city. While getting together with friends and dear ones is occupying my evenings, I'm busy with work during the day. I quite relish being back here in my own office ( a new office with more windows. nothing exciting there as every single windows looks out to a dull parking lot). I have also set up my apartment finally - I bought all the furniture (again) and set up my place. I had also got at Internet connection at home, FINALLY. I still am waiting to buy a TV; I'm tempted to hit the stores on the "Black Friday" - for the day-after-Thanksgiving sales. Once I obtain the TV, my apartment will be 'complete' and I shall be able to hold parties and invite people over.

Overall, it is quite good being back, just as I expected. It is good. And now I'm having fun, loads of it.