Sunday, March 11, 2007
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Long Time No See
I didn't think of writing something because of my new found love :P Nikon D80. Was spending most of the time with it or work which has been eating away a lot of my time. I'm making quite interesting photos and really happy of it. Please find few of my uploaded photos at http://flickr.com/photos/sakthi Planning to buy a Nikon 18-70mm lens soon and trying to save enough money to purchase the Nikon 80 - 200 beast
I had been quite a lot in the last year. Complete quite a number of books. Kane and Able was the favorite pick among the lot.
Its a good feeling that I had picked up a new hobby "Photography" last year. It has had a huge impact in how I see the world, and how beautiful small and simple things can be.
Planning to pick up Star Gazing for this year :)
Wish you all a great year ahead.
I had been quite a lot in the last year. Complete quite a number of books. Kane and Able was the favorite pick among the lot.
Its a good feeling that I had picked up a new hobby "Photography" last year. It has had a huge impact in how I see the world, and how beautiful small and simple things can be.
Planning to pick up Star Gazing for this year :)
Wish you all a great year ahead.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Delicious
Its quite some time since I had blogged, didn't do anything useful either ;) Work has picked up sudden momentum, yeppie, good for me!!
How didn't I notice this delicious thing which was lying right in front of me for long time but didn't get my attention.
http://del.icio.us/sakthiyuvaraj
How didn't I notice this delicious thing which was lying right in front of me for long time but didn't get my attention.
http://del.icio.us/sakthiyuvaraj
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Basketball Tournament
The wonderful Infosys Mysore campus hosted an intra DC basketball tournament in the late August. There was 10 teams in two pools. Since Mysore is predominantly a Training center there was 7 trainee batch and 3 development center team. I was playing for one of the development center (black). It was nice to be part of the team. There was a 150+US batch being trained in Mysore. So most of the trainee batch was populated with US players. The trainee team was really strong. Our team played well. We managed 2 wins out of 4. One was with development center and another with a Trainee batch. We came third in the pool so were didn't go further in the tournament. But the great thing about the tournament, it helped in networking a lot of new friends. Had some good time during the games and was lot of fun. The only unfortunate thing that happend was that I twisted my left ankle :( Thankfully the injury wasn't worse.
When will I get hold anyone of these
I have been reading a lot about photography, cameras in particular. I'm looking for a DSLR.
A Nikon D50 Nikon D70s or the latest D80 is what I eye for. Though D50 would sit in my budget I have apprehension of spending on them right now. I have mixed feeling should I make a huge investment for hobby at this point of time. I have been spending an hour(s) reading about each camera, lens and comparing with the other models. My friend started feeling that I had gone mad about these cameras lately. When ever he peeps in to my cabin he always sees me reading some article about these wonderful equipment.
Let see what how things turn out and what/when I get hold of them :)
A Nikon D50 Nikon D70s or the latest D80 is what I eye for. Though D50 would sit in my budget I have apprehension of spending on them right now. I have mixed feeling should I make a huge investment for hobby at this point of time. I have been spending an hour(s) reading about each camera, lens and comparing with the other models. My friend started feeling that I had gone mad about these cameras lately. When ever he peeps in to my cabin he always sees me reading some article about these wonderful equipment.
Let see what how things turn out and what/when I get hold of them :)
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Weekend at Madras
Or Chennai rather, got used to call this happening place 'Madras', going to Madras was a big thing back at school, not now though.
Had a lot of fun over the weekend, met a dozen of friends and family members. Was happy to spend some quality time with them.
Had Lunch with my school mates , had a great time cherishing the funnier moments we had together and pulling each other legs.
Met few of my relatives and had a college get together at the Spencer. Had a great time at there with my college mates.
Had a lot of fun over the weekend, met a dozen of friends and family members. Was happy to spend some quality time with them.
Had Lunch with my school mates , had a great time cherishing the funnier moments we had together and pulling each other legs.
Met few of my relatives and had a college get together at the Spencer. Had a great time at there with my college mates.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Trek to Tadiyandamol
A week before
The plan for Tadiyandamol came from Karthi who emailed a bunch of my friends containing pictures and information about the place. I wanted to go to the place as soon as I saw the pictures. Things didn’t go out well for the first few days since I couldn’t get enough details about my travel to the place. Karthi and other friends are going to start from Banglore and I have to start from Mysore. I got the information that there are buses from Mysore to Virajpet (On route to Tadiyandamol), so my travel plans got cleared though I didn’t have exact timing of the bus and bus routes.
Friday, 16th June 2006
The day came I confirmed with Karthi I will join them early next morning at Virajpet. I got my things packed. I picked up few extra plastic bags since karthi said that there is a high probability of rain (I had been on trek 7 – 8 years back in the Kullu Manali Valley of Himalayas. We got drenched in rain on the last day. The camp instructor told us plastic bags to save our things from getting wet! Also put plastic covers over socks prevent them getting wet and keep our feet dry). Mer my room partner was kind enough to drop me at bus stand.
I enquired about the buses to Virajpet, the people at the bus stand told that there are quite a few buses and all starts from Bangalore. I called up karthi to know about route the bus they are in is taking, he told they won’t be touching Mysore. So I waited for the bus which at 12.15, I thought I have to wait for 2 more hours. I regretted my decision on bringing the novel I was reading then. I roamed in the Mysore Bus stand and finally picked up a Magazine to keep me busy for the next couple of hours. I was skimming through the pages. I felt sleepy so was looking for some places to lie down on any raised platforms available. I found a good place; made myself comfortable and put an alarm just before 12.15 bus in case I overslept. I was quite tired after the days work so closed my eyes.
Saturday, 17th June 2006
Wee hours
I got just before 12.15AM bus and found myself comfortable in the middle of the bus. The travel was for 3 hours. I got down at Virajpet and was waiting for my friends from Bangalore. They arrived quite late than what I expected. There were 7 people Karthi, Sasi, Arvind, Maharaja, Siva and couple of Karthi’s friends. We booked up a room got some rest and got our breakfast done at Virajpet. We traveled by bus to Thadiyandamol. We reached the place after an hour. Karthi had already spoken to this person who drew a rough map and handed to us. He also gave some valuable instruction to Karthi. I was looking over the place and pulling Sasi kumars leg.
Late Morning
We started on our trek. The view of the mountain made every one us to gape. We have to trek for around 5 KM to reach the peak of the hill. Everyone was so happy that they were here after being reluctant about the trip since there was very less detail about the place. We followed karthi who took us through a small mud road using the map as guide. It was green just green every where except the 5 feet wide road which had less grass because of the movement of people and bullock’s .Every one was full of energy and we traveled a mud road for 1 kilometer. Then it the road became thinner and steeper. All picked up a stick to help them in their walk. Except Sasi who told he doesn’t need one and started off walking quickly. Every one was surprised by the speed in which he was walking.
We climbed up and where at a good height to look around. There weren’t lot of trees around but it every thing was green. The hillocks looked like they were covered with green carpet.
We stopped at a place to have some snacks before we reach the peak. We had breads with jam and the biscuits which I packed. I was sitting next to Arvind and sharing bread. I felt some thing moving behind me. I thought it must be sasi who has gone nearby to pickup the bag which we have left under the tree. Heard some barking from dogs... And then had some strange sound which I hear too often… God damn shit it was alarm on my mobile. I woke up from sleep I found myself in between two people on the raised platform I slept. I did hell a lot of dream for 1 hour. The other sound was from the stray dogs in the bus stand. I stopped the buzz from my mobile before it could wake the strangers sleeping next to me. I rushed to the enquiry to get info about the bus. The bus came in 5 min. To my disappointment I found the bus to be full. I waited for the next bus which will be there in another 30 min. It wasn’t my day; I found the next bus to be also full. I waited till 1o clock and told myself I won’t make it. Caught an auto to my home and slept soon after I lied down. I do not remember of any more dreams about the trek.
Couple of days later
I heard from the Bangalore guys that they had a good time. They also went to couple of new places. They didn’t say a lot of details feeling that it will sadden me. Sasi told some tale about their trek. They told they missed the path and didn’t reach the peak. I was happy inside my heart ;) They told it was an enjoyable trip and we should go again to reach the peak. Looking for the day to come to trek at Tadiyandamol.
The plan for Tadiyandamol came from Karthi who emailed a bunch of my friends containing pictures and information about the place. I wanted to go to the place as soon as I saw the pictures. Things didn’t go out well for the first few days since I couldn’t get enough details about my travel to the place. Karthi and other friends are going to start from Banglore and I have to start from Mysore. I got the information that there are buses from Mysore to Virajpet (On route to Tadiyandamol), so my travel plans got cleared though I didn’t have exact timing of the bus and bus routes.
Friday, 16th June 2006
The day came I confirmed with Karthi I will join them early next morning at Virajpet. I got my things packed. I picked up few extra plastic bags since karthi said that there is a high probability of rain (I had been on trek 7 – 8 years back in the Kullu Manali Valley of Himalayas. We got drenched in rain on the last day. The camp instructor told us plastic bags to save our things from getting wet! Also put plastic covers over socks prevent them getting wet and keep our feet dry). Mer my room partner was kind enough to drop me at bus stand.
I enquired about the buses to Virajpet, the people at the bus stand told that there are quite a few buses and all starts from Bangalore. I called up karthi to know about route the bus they are in is taking, he told they won’t be touching Mysore. So I waited for the bus which at 12.15, I thought I have to wait for 2 more hours. I regretted my decision on bringing the novel I was reading then. I roamed in the Mysore Bus stand and finally picked up a Magazine to keep me busy for the next couple of hours. I was skimming through the pages. I felt sleepy so was looking for some places to lie down on any raised platforms available. I found a good place; made myself comfortable and put an alarm just before 12.15 bus in case I overslept. I was quite tired after the days work so closed my eyes.
Saturday, 17th June 2006
Wee hours
I got just before 12.15AM bus and found myself comfortable in the middle of the bus. The travel was for 3 hours. I got down at Virajpet and was waiting for my friends from Bangalore. They arrived quite late than what I expected. There were 7 people Karthi, Sasi, Arvind, Maharaja, Siva and couple of Karthi’s friends. We booked up a room got some rest and got our breakfast done at Virajpet. We traveled by bus to Thadiyandamol. We reached the place after an hour. Karthi had already spoken to this person who drew a rough map and handed to us. He also gave some valuable instruction to Karthi. I was looking over the place and pulling Sasi kumars leg.
Late Morning
We started on our trek. The view of the mountain made every one us to gape. We have to trek for around 5 KM to reach the peak of the hill. Everyone was so happy that they were here after being reluctant about the trip since there was very less detail about the place. We followed karthi who took us through a small mud road using the map as guide. It was green just green every where except the 5 feet wide road which had less grass because of the movement of people and bullock’s .Every one was full of energy and we traveled a mud road for 1 kilometer. Then it the road became thinner and steeper. All picked up a stick to help them in their walk. Except Sasi who told he doesn’t need one and started off walking quickly. Every one was surprised by the speed in which he was walking.
We climbed up and where at a good height to look around. There weren’t lot of trees around but it every thing was green. The hillocks looked like they were covered with green carpet.
We stopped at a place to have some snacks before we reach the peak. We had breads with jam and the biscuits which I packed. I was sitting next to Arvind and sharing bread. I felt some thing moving behind me. I thought it must be sasi who has gone nearby to pickup the bag which we have left under the tree. Heard some barking from dogs... And then had some strange sound which I hear too often… God damn shit it was alarm on my mobile. I woke up from sleep I found myself in between two people on the raised platform I slept. I did hell a lot of dream for 1 hour. The other sound was from the stray dogs in the bus stand. I stopped the buzz from my mobile before it could wake the strangers sleeping next to me. I rushed to the enquiry to get info about the bus. The bus came in 5 min. To my disappointment I found the bus to be full. I waited for the next bus which will be there in another 30 min. It wasn’t my day; I found the next bus to be also full. I waited till 1o clock and told myself I won’t make it. Caught an auto to my home and slept soon after I lied down. I do not remember of any more dreams about the trek.
Couple of days later
I heard from the Bangalore guys that they had a good time. They also went to couple of new places. They didn’t say a lot of details feeling that it will sadden me. Sasi told some tale about their trek. They told they missed the path and didn’t reach the peak. I was happy inside my heart ;) They told it was an enjoyable trip and we should go again to reach the peak. Looking for the day to come to trek at Tadiyandamol.
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