Couple of firsts this week...

20-Aug-2023

The week went in very fast as it was a short 4-day week. I ended up with couple of firsts' this week. First was a Tesla ride (k Pete's drive a Tesla) and other one was attending a Thai Buddhist Funeral. 

Thai Buddhist funerals are short which start with Sanskrit prayers followed by Thai messaging. It takes only 30-40 minutes. You are expected to give some money in a packet and usually black is the preferred dress code.  As many of IBM leadership was present, we also went out for a dinner after that.

Earlier, we drove in Pete's Tesla to the place. It was first time for me in the car. Doesn't feel much difference in the rear seat for a 2.2m THB car but the display looks very nice. 

As flying to Singapore on 27th Aug, went in to apply for a SG visa. It's a smooth process, just had to wait for 10-15 mins outside VFS gate. I am looking forward catching up with few old mates. 

Myra and Pallavi are flying on 21 Aug night, so will be here 22 Aug morning. Too many things are running in office, and I am already feeling very tired. I thought about going for a day, but it will be just going and coming, and I won't be of any help. It's difficult to bear the emotions around this change. I am feeling too emotional about the people and the house that will be empty. I didn't feel it when we left for Singapore as Nitin was staying with us. For last five years, Pallavi, Adi and Myra were there along with my dad along with Pallavi's parents and me spending half the time there, so it didn't feel like leaving.

Also, had spoken to Nitin this week and got a feeling his Job is not going so well as expected. I never good about Indus Ind bank and his move to take a job there sounded rushed. Hopefully, it will go well for him.

Have a good weekend!

vA