A successful Spring shopping for this year...

I woke up a bit tired along with slight headache. I made my breakfast and started doing the things around. As it was noon, I basked in the warm sun, but I was disappointed because the sun didn't come very far. Usually its at least 4 feet inside, today it was more than 1 ft. Then after shower, while I was getting ready my long time very good friend called me. It was the best feeling ever.

We shared some new news with each other, chit chat a bit and then it was time to hang up. So, I got ready and headed to the Mall. My first stop was Herberger's and it didn't go very well. I found something in Express, but wasn't ready to buy only one thing. So, then Macy's. I was about to say, I am done and that's when I found some jackets, I couldn't leave it behind even though they were expensive. 

Nine West Welt-Pocket Cutaway Stretch Jacket

Kasper Stretch One-Button Jacket  purple 

INC International Concepts Sheer-Stripe Sweater - First time trying this pattern

The Girls night out, the Comedy show and walk

We planned this a month ago, and I have been eagerly waiting for this day. I didn't realize I would be this tired when the day came. I was extremely tired after work and ended up taking a road which is usually busy. It took more than 20 minutes and my bladder was getting fuller hahaha....The pressure of traffic and then bladder.

We met up at the restaurant, the food wasn't great for the price I paid. I don't think that food cost $5, and I ended up paying $20 with tax and tips. After that eatery, we went to the Comedy Show. The magician showed us ladies, some magic. That was awesome, we laughed so hard. Then it was time for comedy. the main person Zainab Johnson was nice. I liked how she started, definitely will go see her next time.

The show finished just after 9pm, we decided to walk around. The place is so big, I could roam all day buying stuff otherwise use it to make my walk area. After saying bye to the ladies, I stopped by Nordstrom Rack, now I want to go shop there. The closest for me it 15 minutes, so lets see when I can make it.

Here I am writing this entry, having a sip of wine and soon ready for bed. A good Friday night with the ladies, the night to remember.

The time of switch..

All this time, I have been saying I need to switch. I need to move etc etc. Today, after almost almost time to start the new job, this whole things feels very stressful. I had never thought it would be this hard. Is it the length of time, I have worked here or is it my short commute ?

I am not sure what it is though. I will definitely miss the place, environment.New location, product, people, culture, I am excited and a bit nervous, thought of starting things from zero. I know this change will be good.

After few days of wait, today Monday was the day to do what I had to do.

Whole weekend and Sunday night specially worried, nervous. I woke up, got to work and printed the letter and it was time to take the step. After that question after question, regardless I am ready for this new step.

Life, the moments, the friends and the changes we bring in life....

I have been working on switching for the past few years. Today I have realized that how much I am going to miss at this place. I will so much miss my friend, whom I walk everyday with, share all my ups and downs, jokes, laughs, sadness. I even sent her a message and I got emotional afterwards.

The past few years have been very tough on me. The only friend who was next to me, was her. Every day during weekday, I share with her how I feel. She everyday shares her issues, jokes, ups and downs with me as well. I know I will miss my short commute, LL Parking, the easily accessible remodeled gym during winter. The walkways, hallways, the massive two buildings, the elevators, the beautiful views, the pond, and everything in general. The past almost eight years, this place has been my the place, where I got stressed, happy, at times even dropped tears at my super tough times.

I never thought this is how I will be feeling. Maybe because I have been through so much the past few years, I have spent my time here. I am happy, looking forward to the new challenges, this is hard.

Saturday morning, I thought would wake up feeling better.

It was a beautiful day outside, nice and sunny with temperature hitting mid 40s. Here I am, woke up with worse cold and cough. All I could think was, I want to feel better and be me again. It was morning and then it was afternoon and soon the day was over.

After having my breakfast, which was a shake, I sat down in front of the computer, as usual did stuff. Then it was afternoon, I got fresh, put some makeup on, got ready. I didn't see a reason to go outside. I wasn't in a mood to buy something, nor I needed anything. So, I changed my mind and started trying out different saris. I had a fun time.

After may be about half hour of that, I decided I will go outside to the Mall. Then I changed my mind again and decided to workout, as I started to do some lunges, I got a headache, Bummer. And it was all downhill, well not quite.

I started watching dance show on the TV, it was fun. Then, talked with family, watched a movie, and the day is over.

Selenium 2.0, WebDriver..

I had the chance to work on Selenium RC few years ago. I continued the work for the next few years and I still look at it. However, I haven't been writing much. About two years ago, Selenium 2.0 came out. I wanted to learn, I didn't spend a lot of personal time. Of course, I don't have time at work to study that.

Now, I am getting the chance to work on it. I am excited, and hopefully I will be able to do what I have been wanting to do. This will be really for me. I have so much to learn,

The website below is pretty good to do some study as well.
http://software-testing-tutorials-automation.blogspot.in/2014/01/learn-selenium-webdriver-online-free.html

Good luck to me in this new journey.

Targeting to workout 7 days a week, if not 7 at least 6..

I did pretty good last week. Then the weekend came, didn't get much time to relax and followed by awakened way too early in the morning.

It all started when I woke up really tired on Tuesday. It was a tough day, I couldn't get a lot of done, super tiring day. By 4pm, I was starting to get a headache. I came home, made some dinner and relaxed, my relax is always in front of the computer anyway.

I couldn't sleep so well, and result of which woke up with very itchy throat, body ache etc. I decided t stay home, relax. I couldn't really sleep during the day time. I tried to burn some calories though, felt better I thought. I took some Melatonin and went to bed. I was not comfortable all night, and almost every an hour, I was awake for couple of minutes.

So, at 6am, I wrote an email, I am feeling worse. Today so far, I have drank so much Emu la, followed by many time steam and also a very good hot shower. I hope to feel better by tomorrow so I can resume my day to day activities. That is work, workout the most important thing.

One more thing, the offer came, I am not sure about it at this point.

Its Tuesday, the morning started out even earlier than yesterday.

It was just about 3:20 am or so, I found myself awake. I had a tough time falling asleep after that. It took may be about an hour to go back to bed. When I woke up, I could tell how tired I was. The day was pretty tough today. So, after work, I decided to come home and cook, and then relax while I sit down and chat, read, watch whatever I wanted to.

Its 9pm, and I am ready to go bed. I read the book for a little bit while my mind was roaming all over the world :) . No one is online to talk so after reading for few minutes, its time to sleep. Goodnight to myself.

The interview...

Weekend was pretty busy and I was starting to stress out the whole time. I did what I could to prepare as its hard when you don't know what will be asked.

Monday morning started out super early at 4:24 am., I managed to fall asleep afterwards. So, after 6 hours of work, it was time to show what I have got. I got there on time, however the thing that surprised me was that, no one offered me a glass of water nor asked me if I needed a break. I have interviewed in many places, every where they ask you, whether you want some water. Strange is what I thought. 

Almost 3 hours, I was speaking without a drop of water. By the end, I felt like I couldn't speak anymore. When I got out of there, I could tell I am going to get Sore Throat, as it was already feeling. It went well I think, whether I like the place or not, that's questionable.