Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Official Google Blog: The next stage in our redesign

Google new look - Looks better :-)

Official Google Blog: The next stage in our redesign: Six months ago we started rolling out a new look and feel for Search, News, Maps, Translate, Gmail and a bunch of other products. Our goal ...

Sunday, November 27, 2011

My 5 dates..

Back to blogging after a real long time...

November has been quite hectic, quite tensive; but in a weird way thrilling; just like the good old college days..
Oh, actually I am still in good old college days :-D, just that I have evolved to hate the exams part of it!!

So let me rewind and talk about the 5 "dates" I had in this month..
It was these 5 dates that kept me busy and generally invisible throughout the month..


1. The first and a rather early date with Network security:
 The going was initially tough, and had lot of bumps along the way, but overall it went pretty good. Hopefully, the relationship continues in the next semester...
The experience was definitely different from the usual ones - it did have some welcome twists and turns.
Looking forward to considering it an option -_-

2. Next one was Algorithms:
Badly wanted to end this one!
Got tired with the first few encounters itself, just had to carry along till the end of the semester..
The results of the break-up came soon too, and obviously as expected - it wasn't very heartening to look at!
But now, the break-up is done; the bumpy ride is over; never again shall I consider this route !!

3. Next up - Networks:
Following the date with Algos was this one.
Had no time and mood to even prepare for it properly - and it clearly showed.
I fumbled along throughout the date, even though it wasn't supposed to be so.
But it was not over only at that, it was preceded by a disposition of affection* and followed by some affectionate letter writing**
The relationship status here is definitely in doubts o_O

4. The most weird one - Functional Programming:
This one was a total astonishment.
I was attracted towards this one in the beginning, because it was different - but turns out being too different can be acutely problematic.
After the first few happy days, there has been a stark downfall - but wait, its not over!!
Though I dont want to be with it any longer - it wont leave me so easily; demanding the mandatory disposition of affection....
I would for sure not suggest this date to anyone else
P.S: A totally personal opinion, there are lot of guys who find this one intriguing and awesome.

5. And the most grand one of them all - Software Lab:
Packed with variety - this one was expected to be the ONE.
But turned out its ONE TOO MANY!!
Those prolonged non-timebound dates were total put-offs.
They say too much is too bad - and that is exactly what happened in this case; leading to a total loss of interest.
The last date - the final nail in the coffin, is tonight, and past midnight (And I dont need any wishes for it - thats something that does not work much!!)
 

For anyone who were misled by the title for some seriously funny article; sorry for the disappointment - this one is rather a funnily serious article :P  

Friday, November 4, 2011

Getting Life Back on Track

Back to blogging due to statistically popular demand :-D


After coming back from Home, with a home-stay, no-crackers diwali; I have decided to make a few amends to my IIT lifestyle..
  1. Sleep deadlines - Maximum sleep delaying until 1 AM only...
    No watching sitcoms or movies overnight!!
    Keeping the resolution for a week now :-)
  2. Start working on projects - Resolution made, not yet implemented!!
  3. No late night hogging - it really upsets the metabolism.
    So cutting down on past midnight crunchies or canteen parathas !!
  4. When online, be visible - enough of the showoff !
  5. Try shaving once in 3 days - should I really explain like a Nanny why :D ?
  6. Stop being an all time cribber - make sure that it does not cross 50% of the total time ;-)
As I go through the writing - I feel as if I am kind of a 2 faced Martian; talking to myself :D :D

They say rules are meant to be broken, resolutions are made to be dropped - hope I keep up with atleast one among the above ones !!

Happy Life Folks :-)