Although these don’t exactly qualify as gadget, I had to do this review to share the brilliance of the MEElectronics M9 earphones with the world.

The MEElectronics M9 Hi-Fi Sound-Isolating In-Ear Headphones as they are officially known, are in-earphones which offer a great bang for buck despite being relatively unknown in most parts of the world (especially India – so I was surprised to learn they ship them here as well).

I’d been looking to invest in a good pair of not-so-expensive earphones, and having read a lot of positive reviews for these across the internet, I finally decided to take the plunge to order them online through a shipping agent for about $34 (I did later find out that they would have cost me about $26 if I had ordered them from their official website, oh well) – a price which I think is still darn good for the sound quality these babies deliver.

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Birthday was fun. Dinner with friends at a popular Italian café in Bandra. First taste of westernised Sushi – Philadelphia rolls that did not look anything like their Japanese namesakes. Strawberry and chocolate cake with fireworks. Pizza party at work. Wading through knee-deep waters for a good twenty minutes to make it on time for a movie. Almost cancelling evening plans due to traffic and despair. Being rewarded with free beer for bravery – for making it to the movie theater on time. Absolutely worth it. Hell of a birthday. Smashing times. Hoping that the trend continues through the year.

Happy birthday to me!

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Had a great time with friends. Good food, conversations and beer. Another weekend wasted chasing money. There’s so much to do, wonder when will I get to it. Made a few new friends, let’s see how it plays out. Will know in weeks to come.

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A post after almost a year. Twenty ten promises to be a fresh start. Clean slate. No more hangups, no more living life in a rut.

Lots of resolutions. Lots of promises. Lots of things to do.

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The year 2009 is finally upon us. The Year of the Ox sure does have a promising ring to it. The strong and mighty Ox embodies fortitude and hard work. It is said that the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in its work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint. Hope the new year brings good tidings for each one of us.

2008 was an absolutely spectacular year. For me it stood more for highs than the lows, more about achieving goals and less about failing. I could have barely asked for more.

In terms of personal life and relationships, the last year left a lot to be desired, although professionally it was everything I had hoped for, and much more. Leading a wonderful bunch of kids, getting an internship despite of messing up (very badly, that too) an interview, and finally, getting a job before anyone else… I have had very few reasons not to smile.

Especially the last one – a job, was something that was very unexpected and surprising. To be the first person (ever) to get placed from the very first batch of a different, innovative MBA programme, from a rather new institution is a feeling quite indescribable. I had heard a moment can change your life, but I never thought I would get to experience it. Getting congratulated and recognized for all the hard work, a culmination of something that you strived to achieve for years together coming together is indeed euphoric. Becoming the most talked about figure in a crowd of thousands sure does make you feel special.

December 15th especially is one day I will never forget. It made me feel like an overnight celebrity of sorts. Best feeling EVER.

To end the year with the very best of friends is to have your cake and eat it too. The very best of house parties consist of good food, drinks, music and above all, great company. For me, the last party of the year that I attended had it all.

Some things about 2008 that I shall never forget: Kerala, Bangalore, December 15th, New Year’s Eve, GG, OTH, Diablo 3, Barça, home made Pasta and indie love <3

Goodbye 2008, I shall miss you dearly.

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This is a modified repost of an old review, originally written on 20 May 2005

Mysterious Skin is a sensitive and a touching movie that deals with a very delicate issue. Disturbing, intense, warm and shocking are probably the words that would sum up the experience of watching this movie. I have not quite felt the same way after watching a movie in a long time.

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The movie, eighth by director Gregg Araki is an adaptation of a novel by fellow American writer Scott Heim by the same name.

The movie has a sexual theme, which is quite common for almost all Araki’s movies albeit this one deals with a slightly more serious topic of child sexual abuse. The plot is set in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA, and describes effects of childhood sexual abuse through the eyes of two teenagers.

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