Random Thoughts

Dim Sum. You hear that a lot in Vancouver. Seeing as I am interested in food, I paid attention. I never did try it though. It was always one of those things that you intend to do but never quite got around to it. Well, that changed. I am moving away from Vancouver. So, I am in catch-up mode right now. I have to do all sorts of things before I leave. Dim Sum is one such thing. So I went with a bunch of far more knowledgeable Dim Sum eaters to a place called Sun Sui Wah in Richmond. Before I get to the food, let me side track and tell you about why I am afraid of Richmond. The only times I ever go to Richmond are to a) take a plane out of the airport b) to pick someone up at the airport Otherwise, I avoid Richmond. I have a predisposition to getting lost in the myriad of highways and other such evil devices they have there. Seriously. I was late for a funeral once because I took the wrong exit from the Knight Street Bridge. If you go the wrong way, you have to pretty much go to Delta be...

I get quizzed every so often about women and my dealings with them. I am honest most of the time. Every so often though, people go on asking questions and don't quite stop. So here's my explanation. One: I don't bat for the other team. Two: I don't get women as in I haven't a clue what the hell makes them tick. I mean, I know the biochemical pathways that make them tick, but I don't know what really makes them tick . Three: I suspect women don't get me. Four: I would rather spend time on things I understood or on things that were a worthwhile academic pursuit. Five: Its way past my bed time and I am writing a rant really tired. Why the rant? I was asked what the deal was with me and this girl I was seen with. My answer was a simple one (and the honest one by the way): she's a friend. Of course, in this Universe of weirdness, that answer doesn't seem to cut it. I don't understand these creatures. I mean, they make no sense. They willingly fly of...

I disappeared for a few days to Washington DC. I went to the head quarters of the company and lived life on the company dime. I met some really interesting people, got a lot of good feedback on a job I applied for and in general the trip made me decide... that I want to move there and continue working! That is scary. I never intended to like DC. I never intended to work in the US despite having a green card. I never thought I would like the place. The old adage of, you need to try it before you say you don't like it comes true; yet again. I genuinely had a grand time. The people in the office were just as much fun as the folks in Vancouver. The work was exciting, interesting. There seemed to be way more girls in DC in general and the ones I saw were, well, they were hot. The food was great (especially the sea food and the steak houses), the city was clean and beautiful. My cousin lives close by (well, 4 hour drives are supposed to be close). I have friends who are moving there. I g...