A pot of gold

Just as the saying, there was indeed a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, just that it was too big a pot, which we could live in- our home.
Observed last week, this is the beauty of Tampa; when it rains, it pours, and then later the sun tries to poke his nose through the water droplets giving rise to a beautiful rainbow like this one.

A new day everyday !!!

Been over a month since I started my new job, and life has been so different all these days, like I posted in my last blog, (well I try to come back to write atleast once a month, though I would love to write more, its the same lame excuse) same routine; work's not hectic at work, but time consuming, and I still hate this interstate driving, and guess I'll keep cribbing about it... Traffic is certainly getting bad in Tampa and the rest of the nation

I was reading an article this morning on msnbc on Smart Cars; whether the Smart cars were a dumb idea to introduce in this "fat nation" where BIG is Better !!! This 8.5 feet x 5.5 feet cutie comes in handy to make those swerves and turns and move fast with over 40 mpg, but will the SUV loving nation prefer her? ( I've done a lot of research as part of my project at school, and have seen that the love for SUV is taking a toll on this nation, in every aspect.)

Well, here's a glance at our beauty, meanwhile I have some tips...

In this regard, I have some small tips for interstate work commute, I've been making more than 50 trips now, and guess I have the experience to share what I feel:

1. Never expect the same day everyday - Initially I tried leaving home around the same time everyday and never felt that the traffic was the same, yes its never predictable
2. Prepare to listen to some music in the morning, and if you are someone like me, who's just out of the bed, dont sleep off, so take some fast numbers
3. Take a book or even a newspaper additionally, incase of worst back up... lol
4. Never go to the leftmost lane- Though the left lane can be faster and help you drive for a longer distance, it doesnt work in the mornings
5. Never let anyone overtake you, or even speed ahead of you, coz no one lets me in before him.. Its not about aggressiveness, but about ethics which you almost forget on the road, during the peak hours
6. People are rude, so be prepared for that- I wasnt initially and used to feel bad
7. Experience a new day everyday and enjoy the ride :)

Sunshine State !!!

I am presently living in the Sunshine State, aka Florida, USA. Its been a little over a year that I've been around here. Its a beautiful place, and in some way similar to my nostalgic God's Own Country aka "Ende Kochu Keralam"/ Kerala, India. Of course Kerala is much prettier with its ancient heritage well preserved, its lucious green trees and abundant Coconut Palm Trees. We also have places like the famous Munnar Hill Station which was once the British Summer Resort and their coffee and tea plantations estate, the Kovalam Beach Resort, with its endless stretching beaches along the East Coast of India, and many private/public beaches along the coastline, the peaceful Kumarakom Lake Resort only to name a few, all rightly contributing to the name God's Own Country. Tourists could pamper themselves with the warm weather, serene atmosphere, and a very different cuisine. Believe it or not, Kerala breakfast is supposed to be the healthiest food, and a tongue tingling taste. Oops ! I think my blog is becoming more of a Tourism Promotion for Kerala !!!! Demand Advertisement !!!

Well, there is really much to write about my Kochu Keralam, coz its the paradise on earth, for tourists. Yes I need to specify that. Life might not be smooth for permanent residents though, a quite life, not much activities for an "adventure craving person", and a slower growth rate in terms of economical growth. Do the "politicians" allow any new development atleast? Ok enough said...

I was here, starting to write about my present Paradise Sunshine State, my Florida, with its abundant beaches, fun and adventurous theme parks and its wonderful weather. It never snows in Florida, and no need for heavy jackets, and other winter clothes. On an average, a Floridian could manage all year round with a sweatshirt or a light denim jacket. Isn't that amazing, being here? And there's sunshine all though the year round. No wonder its called the Sunshine State.

Enjoy the warmth and indulge yourself in some fun!!!