Thursday, May 05, 2005
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About Me
- Name: Hemal Modi
- Location: Nevada, United States
Almost everything in my life has been serendipitous. It was like one rope leading to a point, that I thought was a kind of summit, and then another leading to the next and so here I am as of now after some mind boggling experiences. 
Finally as a Structural Engineer, we work quietly behind the scenes to make buildings happen. Without engineers, structures would tumble like a deck of cards. Unlike Architects, who often have high public profiles, engineers are mostly anonymous. We are the unsung heroes, translating a concept or vision into a brick-and-mortar reality.
Current Mood: Feeling Reassured.
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About Star-sign Libra 
Librians are born between September 23rd and October 23rd
They are a charmer, always a popular addition to any social situation, and enjoy meeting new people and getting to know them. They are also good at settling disagreements between others. They have a gift of tact in that they know when they are about to put their foot in their mouth, and they withdraw. They are highly relationship oriented, and they like to have a lot to do with people as opposed to a little. Arty persuits make them happy.
Despite this sign's association with "relationships, harmony and diplomacy", Libras don't always find that it is a simple matter to meet the perfect mate. In fact finding a mate does seem to be a struggle for most Libras. Perhaps it is their fixation on pleasing others, or the constant need to see the other person's point of view that stymies them.
Libra does have a reputation for being indecisive, but the truth is that they are chronic fence-sitters because they have a strong pull to discover all the facts, analyze every position, before they jump into an issue. Once they have done so, they can be incredibly stubborn.
Another strong Libra trait is their desire for and association with justice. Libras make good diplomats, lawyers and judges because they are able to see all sides of a given story, and are devoted to the truth and fairness above all else.
They are a charmer, always a popular addition to any social situation, and enjoy meeting new people and getting to know them. They are also good at settling disagreements between others. They have a gift of tact in that they know when they are about to put their foot in their mouth, and they withdraw. They are highly relationship oriented, and they like to have a lot to do with people as opposed to a little. Arty persuits make them happy.
Despite this sign's association with "relationships, harmony and diplomacy", Libras don't always find that it is a simple matter to meet the perfect mate. In fact finding a mate does seem to be a struggle for most Libras. Perhaps it is their fixation on pleasing others, or the constant need to see the other person's point of view that stymies them.
Libra does have a reputation for being indecisive, but the truth is that they are chronic fence-sitters because they have a strong pull to discover all the facts, analyze every position, before they jump into an issue. Once they have done so, they can be incredibly stubborn.
Another strong Libra trait is their desire for and association with justice. Libras make good diplomats, lawyers and judges because they are able to see all sides of a given story, and are devoted to the truth and fairness above all else.
Updates About ME:
10/10/05: Mandar started his job today.
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08/13/05: Trying to bridge the gap between theory and reality.
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08/06/05: Last four months have been something that I don't wish to talk about.
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08/05/05: Mandar got a job in Santa Clara
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07/30/05: A day I would like to erase from my memory.
Like Coldplay says in the song "The Scientist" -
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start
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12/26/04: Bought my ticket to Las Vegas (4th Jan) & dropped the idea of going to Chicago for New Year celebrations.
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12/17/04: Gradution Day !!
Spent time with mama & nana - had dinner at Austin (drove 200 miles)
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12/16/04: Had a interview in Dallas (drove 400 miles)
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12/15/04: Had decided to meet 'P', but things didn't work out.
Had a almost a night out, and Mandar left for India at 4AM.
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12/13/04: Talked to Steve (My Boss) and got the Job Offer â though officially the letter will be here in a week.
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12/11/04: No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again!
I feel like the maid; "I just cleaned up this place! Can't you keep it clean for ten minutes!"
They keep inventing new ways to celebrate mediocrity :> "The incredibles"
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12/6/04: Today's fortune:
Good things are being said about you.
Really?!
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12/5/04: Today's fortune:
Everything will now come your way.
Finally I shall be free after Tuesday evening.
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11/26/04: Feeling reassured
Dance as though no one is watching;
Sing as though no one is listening;
Love as though you've never been hurt;
and live as though heaven is here on earth!
What a great philosophy to travel through lifeâs journey with! Tough one to follow - but nonetheless a nice source of inspiration!
Learn from the past. Release yourself from the past. Live the present moment. Enjoy!
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11/24/04: Today's fortune: (at Orkut)
You have an unusual equipment for success, use it properly.
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11/23/04: IMPRESSIVE
Our team won a small nationwide competition.
I was really amazed to see a parallel of Mapquest or Yahoo maps for India. It is still under development, but really fabulous.
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11/21/04: It really *hurts* when someone starts ignoring you for apparently no reason.
But as they say, life is to short to be sad. ...................................
11/18/04: Had a great morning - really a suprabhatam
I wish I could post my views that have been long due on âJainism vs Hinduismâ
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11/17/04: Last semester went so well, that in retrospection I realized 'When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.'
And now I have full faith in the adage 'Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.'
Welcome to grad life :)
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11/7/04: Ek bichde yaar ki yaad mein,
zarre-zarre me dhundha tuzhe,
par tu toh khuda ho gaya,
abhi to ehsas bhi na huya tere aane ka,
uss se pehle hee judaa ho gaya.
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9/1/04: Do you need Gmail?! - send me a message.
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7/1/04: Today I feel like saying 'Kal Hoon Na Hoon'
Har Ghadi Badal Raha Hai Roop Zindagi
Chaav Hai Kahhi Hai Dhoop Zidnagi
Har Pal Yahan
Jee Bhar Jiyo Jo Hai Sama
Kal Ho Na Ho
Par Sochlo Is Pal Hai Jo
Woh Dastan Kal Ho Na Ho
Har Pal Yahan
Jee Bhar Jiyo Jo Hai Sama
Kal Ho Na Ho
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6/30/04: My feelings today at Orkut
Maine Jise Abhi Abhi Dekha Hai
Kaun Hai Woh Anjaani
Woh Hai Koi Kali Ya Koi Kiran
Ya Hai Koi Kahani
Use Jitna Dekhon Utna Sochon
Kya Use Main Keh Doon
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A typical Librian... so go read up about them... most of it is true!
Always ready for a impromptu fun-in-the-sun adventure with dear ones
I do hate to admit it, but I am little Introvert, but only until someone breaks the ice. With a hard shell and a soft core, I am essentially a Love him or Hate him kinda guy :-).
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08/13/05: Trying to bridge the gap between theory and reality.
...................................
08/06/05: Last four months have been something that I don't wish to talk about.
...................................
08/05/05: Mandar got a job in Santa Clara
...................................
07/30/05: A day I would like to erase from my memory.
Like Coldplay says in the song "The Scientist" -
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start
...................................
12/26/04: Bought my ticket to Las Vegas (4th Jan) & dropped the idea of going to Chicago for New Year celebrations.
...................................
12/17/04: Gradution Day !!
Spent time with mama & nana - had dinner at Austin (drove 200 miles)
...................................
12/16/04: Had a interview in Dallas (drove 400 miles)
...................................
12/15/04: Had decided to meet 'P', but things didn't work out.
Had a almost a night out, and Mandar left for India at 4AM.
...................................
12/13/04: Talked to Steve (My Boss) and got the Job Offer â though officially the letter will be here in a week.
...................................
12/11/04: No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again!
I feel like the maid; "I just cleaned up this place! Can't you keep it clean for ten minutes!"
They keep inventing new ways to celebrate mediocrity :> "The incredibles"
...................................
12/6/04: Today's fortune:
Good things are being said about you.
Really?!
...................................
12/5/04: Today's fortune:
Everything will now come your way.
Finally I shall be free after Tuesday evening.
...................................
11/26/04: Feeling reassured
Dance as though no one is watching;
Sing as though no one is listening;
Love as though you've never been hurt;
and live as though heaven is here on earth!
- By Satchel Paige or Rumi
[Wrote like no one will read it.] What a great philosophy to travel through lifeâs journey with! Tough one to follow - but nonetheless a nice source of inspiration!
Learn from the past. Release yourself from the past. Live the present moment. Enjoy!
...................................
11/24/04: Today's fortune: (at Orkut)
You have an unusual equipment for success, use it properly.
...................................
11/23/04: IMPRESSIVE
Our team won a small nationwide competition.
I was really amazed to see a parallel of Mapquest or Yahoo maps for India. It is still under development, but really fabulous.
...................................
11/21/04: It really *hurts* when someone starts ignoring you for apparently no reason.
But as they say, life is to short to be sad. ...................................
11/18/04: Had a great morning - really a suprabhatam
I wish I could post my views that have been long due on âJainism vs Hinduismâ
...................................
11/17/04: Last semester went so well, that in retrospection I realized 'When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.'
And now I have full faith in the adage 'Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.'
Welcome to grad life :)
...................................
11/7/04: Ek bichde yaar ki yaad mein,
zarre-zarre me dhundha tuzhe,
par tu toh khuda ho gaya,
abhi to ehsas bhi na huya tere aane ka,
uss se pehle hee judaa ho gaya.
...................................
9/1/04: Do you need Gmail?! - send me a message.
...................................
7/1/04: Today I feel like saying 'Kal Hoon Na Hoon'
Har Ghadi Badal Raha Hai Roop Zindagi
Chaav Hai Kahhi Hai Dhoop Zidnagi
Har Pal Yahan
Jee Bhar Jiyo Jo Hai Sama
Kal Ho Na Ho
Par Sochlo Is Pal Hai Jo
Woh Dastan Kal Ho Na Ho
Har Pal Yahan
Jee Bhar Jiyo Jo Hai Sama
Kal Ho Na Ho
...................................
6/30/04: My feelings today at Orkut
Maine Jise Abhi Abhi Dekha Hai
Kaun Hai Woh Anjaani
Woh Hai Koi Kali Ya Koi Kiran
Ya Hai Koi Kahani
Use Jitna Dekhon Utna Sochon
Kya Use Main Keh Doon
............................................
A typical Librian... so go read up about them... most of it is true!
Always ready for a impromptu fun-in-the-sun adventure with dear ones
I do hate to admit it, but I am little Introvert, but only until someone breaks the ice. With a hard shell and a soft core, I am essentially a Love him or Hate him kinda guy :-).
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