IS THAT A BIRD ??? IS THAT A PLANE ????

NO IT'S MEEEEE !!!


I always have been risk seeking and somewhat crazy when it comes to myself and I guess I know thats true now.


Tandem jumped out of a plane at 13,000 feet, yesterday ... Sunday, 20 Apr, 2oo8. The free-fall lasted a full 60 seconds, approx 8,000 ft.

Tried to do this the previous day, but after a two hour wait, the jumps were canceled on account of strong winds. Waited a full four hours on Sunday to get this done. I guess all the waiting, and wondering and analyzing gave me enough time to change my mind, but I did it anyway.

More on what happened before and during the free fall another time. Check out the video for now ... Carl is a brilliant cameraman. Before I forget, pay special attention to the 'exit'. The jump went well and I was (surprisingly) relaxed throughout it, so immediately upon opening of the parachute, Will told me to handle the parachute (made me go left and straight for a bit) while he had his hands full adjusting the landing harness!!!! I didn't ask!!

Back to the Pacific

Its been a week since I got here, to the day. The days pass by in blur as I go from one preparing one powerpoint presentation to putting out fires or spotting new ones a few days before new deadlines.

Met a few friends who live here. Nothing much seems to change here at all. The lake in the company premises looks the same, except for the fact the trees around it have been uprooted on account or rotting roots, I was told, to be replaced with new saplings. Rotting roots :) how about that.


Went running on the Bay Trail behind the hotel for about 35 minutes on a very cold day, in a pair of shorts and a sweatshirts. Drew surprised looks from the locals. A few minutes into the run, I realised I should be turning around, but as is my wont, I ran anyway, waiting to see what the experience would be like. It was bloody good while it lasted, but I came back with a small sniffle which still hangs around.

Went to the gym yesterday ... the crowd seems to be getting older and more boring there.

Have an eventful week coming up with a number of presentations an demos. The show must go on.