Since the last time I blogged..
Last Sunday morning, I felt the tremors of a 6.0 earthquake that started in the Gulf of Mexico! The coffee table started shaking and I didnt think too much about it till I read later that evening that the tremors were felt quite widely.

The blood drive at work went off great especially considering there were people who signed up but simply didnt show up to donate. However, we did pretty good and collected 45 pints (goal was 49) although I am still bummed out abt the fact that I couldnt donate this time either. I volunteered at the drive and met these two wonderful ladies from the Red cross who are retired but donate their time generously to Red Cross activities. I heard stories from them about how different things were when they were growing up and how everything was so much more affordable than what it is now. However the highlight for me has got to be - there was this REALLY cute guy who walked in to donate but left almost immediately. On asking what happened, looks like he hadnt eaten breakfast and obviously they wouldnt let him donate. However he did come back before I left the drive- made my day! :)

Tasted this really awesome Roasted bell pepper and lentil soup from Panera Bread.

Heard about a pottery place that I need to check out. Maybe I will stop procastinating and actually make some of my own pottery.... I said maybe.... :)

Discovered a totally awesome pomegranate/green tea frappucino at Starbucks which I think I am going to keep drinking till I get sick of it or they stop making it. Sat on the patio outside and couldnt believe how beautiful the evening was. Clear sky, no humidity, a crispness in the air hinting that fall is just around the corner. The time of year I enjoy the most. Everything seems to slow down. Cant wait for the leaves to start changing colors.

Missed celebrating Janmasthami this year but looks like my family celebrated it with the usual enthusiasm. Its a shame I am missing all the tasty snacks mom has made. Neighbors had stopped by when I called home and I felt so bad I was not there in person to enjoy this festival which we celebrate with such grandeur year after year.

I dont know why but I was suddenly reminded of this show called "Fraggle Rock" which I used to watch way back in the 80s. It was a cool show and I remember watching it quite regularly. There was Doc and Sprocket along with Gobo and Red, the Gorgs and Uncle Matt.

Found this website dedicated to the show and now I feel like watching the show all over again. Good times!!