Friday the 13th

So do you have tricadecaphobia (sp?). If you do, you should be freaked out when Friday the 13th rolls around. For me it always seems to be the opposite. I always have a good time on Friday the 13th, and yesterday was no exception. A few things were working into my favor rolling in including a great game 1 by the Ottawa Senators against the Pittsburgh Penguins to take a 1-0 lead in a best of 7 series. Wow Scotiabank Place looked to be rocking...so much for sleepy government town...love to see that, and Go Sens Go! They used to have that kind of support back in the early 90s when it was known as the loudest arena in hockey....guess those people were in hiding for the last 9 years.

Back to my tricadecaawesomeness....part 2, things going well at work, everything smooth...

part 3, place booked at INSEAD. Will be living in a 2 bedroom at Dover. I've sent my deposit and everything is taken care of.

part 4, Raptors...playing the Pistons should mean a guarenteed loss, right? nope, somehow Raptors down 10 come back and win with some ballsy shots down the strech. good job...wish the sens played tonight :)

part 5, Amit's bday dinner. Went to this awesome restaurant called 160 Blue. Food was amazing, atmosphere was great..definately a must eat restaurant in Chicago

part 6, going out. Went to great new place called Underground. We had tried to go there a couple of times earlier, but it was impossible (and for us this is unheard of). But tonight we had a contact so we were able to get in. Wow, the place is bumpin. The girl to guy ration at least 3-1 with hotness definitely being a pre-req to get in. Music great, women great....what else you want? lol...best thing about the club it has zero advertising. In fact you wouldnt even know its a club if you were walking by in the day. There is no signage whatsoever. INside it looks like a bunker, withi all these war maps all around. Really cool.

All-in-all great night....looking forward to the next Friday the 13th!

Peace out hommies.

Finally, Closure...Merci

An update on my INSEAD deposit payment problems....

After about 3 faxes, 3 emails, and 1 phone call I have finally received confirmation that my payment has been received and I am on target to start in August 2007. This morning I got an email confirmation that everything is in order!!! yay!

Seems like everything so far hsa been geared to give me a heart attack....last minute interview selection, last minute notification of acceptance, last minute confirmation of acceptance. They say everything in life teaches you a lesson....maybe the lesson here is that I should procastinate more??? hmmmmmmm....

That shouldnt have been that difficult...but I must say I'm relieved that it is done. Now to move on to more important things....like....resuming my apartment search.

An INSEAD Phone Angel???

So I got a call yesterday from an INSEAD representitive. I must admit it was a very nice gesture. The lady congratulated me for being accepted and asked if there were any questions that I may have and if she could assist me in any way. I quickly pointed out my tuition deposit dilemna, and she said she would get in contact with them and ensure things are taken care of. Great right? Well not really...see the lady called from France, and my deposit is due in Singapore. Hopefully all is really taken care and I dont get an email tomorrow saying, "since you haven't paid your deposit by the deadline, we have taken the liberty to hand your seat to someone else".

ARghhh...

Back to work....as a zombie.

Vegas...ouch...

So I'm back from Vegas...

I'm dying...I'm a zombie. I slept a total of 7 hours in 4 days, and I somehow managed to spend a total of 2200$ for the weekend. So that basically means I can't afford to go out until about July or so. Fabulous....

Will have pics up soon. What did we do? Here is a list of some highlights:
8) Taking limos instead of cabs everywhere cuz they are "cheaper"
7) Huevos Rancheros (4 times and Grand Cafe and DAMN good)
6) 1 year anniversary at Jet (4000 people in line, we walk in with VIP ahead of everyone...)
5) Tryst (my vote for best club in the world. Hottest girls, awesome setting)...limo ride there in a streched TRUCK!!!
4) various other after hours establishments (hint hint)
3) Drunken gambling (as if I hadn't lost enough money already)
2) Figuring out who owes what on Sunday afternoon (giant spreadsheet by Anshul by hand)
1) Teaching Varun to play blackjack on the plane (on the way BACK from Vegas..lol)


Varun sent out a list when we get back and handed out some awards. Here are the ones I can share. I will try to match them with some pics when I get them:
1. Anoop: Miscellaneous king awards: For picking up every possible miscellaneous expense
2. Aman : Mr. Money bags award: Record for most expensive dance
3. Amit : Breakfast of champions pimpin style and Blinged out award : for err.. and maxing out the most cards in one weekend.
4. Milap : Mr. Homeless Award: for being on clothes charity all weekend long
5. Vicky : Rip van Winkle award: First time in his life, not sleeping 10 hrs a day ( Quite a feat for vicky, I am proud)
6. Raman: Cashed out Award : Spending a month and a halfs paycheck in 2.5 days..(impressive and that’s without the conversion factor)
7. me: No Site Seeing Award: For not going to see any sights this weekend. Which has got to be difficult for the world traveler.

Anyways this was a trip to remember.