Dreamt in India...Made in Germany...Owned in America

Automobiles are synonimous to guys much the same way jewelery is to girls. Every guy has a dream car that he hopes he will own someday. From collecting pictures to dinky cars, from technical expertise to silly arguments, guys have always been passionate about the automobile.

BMWs, Ferraris, Mercedes Benzs, Lexuses, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Porsches, Mustangs...aaah... every guy gets to orgasmic stage immediately after this foreplay! To us, the car is not just a means of transport from point A to B. It is about passion and the pleasure that's as sweet as drinking water from an oasis.

One of the first major purchases after obtaining full time work. The thrill of test drives, the feel of the machine is just awesome. Having gone through one myself, I can vouch that the time you first drive your baby out is truly a Kodak moment! It is doubly exciting when all my friends have gone into this mode pretty much at the same time. So long telephone calls and knowledge transfer has been the order of the day.

My black beauty is my pride and joy at the moment. For a guy who's been passionate about cars ever since I can remember, the Blue/White symbol with trademark twin headlamps and grille meant that nirvana had been attained. I can almost touch the halo over my head now!

I know she'll keep me happy for a long time and I know I'll not give her a reason not to! So symbiotic relationship it is. So I'll end this post with the excitement that is, my dream, my babe, my soul mate, my pride, my joy...my car.

Looking Washington Talking Seattle

A recent trip to Seattle invoked a lot of mixed feelings. While I had an absolute blast during the trip, I also witnessed generous portions of change in how my friends think, react and perceive life. I have known these people for the better part of my life and it is pretty amazing to understand how rapidly one grows into maturity.

There were a lot of issues touched right ranging from future plans to attitude about life. I found myself being engulfed with ideas that, to be honest that were thrust right into my face. I have always been a keen observer and listener to others' thoughts and views and this time was no different.

A feeling of an identity crisis swept through me. When you hear other people convey emotions, there is so much that hits you that all you are left with is wonderment. Sometimes even insecurity crept up. I am not an individual that conveys his thoughts too much but this time I wanted to but somehow, could not. A lot of times when your near and dear ones have a viewpoint towards life, you would want to match them. This is normal human tendency. But then, when will you be on the giving end as compared to the receiving end? Kinda easy to discriminate between the two but hard to realize!

Anyway, moving forward, professional life has been on the up over the month and I hope it continues to remain that way for quite sometime!

On the lighter side of things, San Diego totally rocks! But I'd urge everyone to pay a small visit to Seattle. I know you'll not be disappointed!