just some updates

... the democratic national convention as you all know was in Denver a week ago... the city was transformed... alive, active, absolutely exciting... crowds all over 16th street right from the Civic Center to the Union Station - celebrity spotting, road side stalls, parades, protests, campaigns, freebies ranged from everything in between ' free hugs' and 'free nutribars' .... for once felt like a really 'city' There were cops on horses, cops in cars, cops on bikes, cops on bicycles, cops on golf carts, cops in vans, cops on foot!
I enjoyed the city for those 5 days and set out with my camera daily to the office. Our office location did perfect justice to that... right in the heart of activity got to capture some wonderful sights - will put up pictures soon.
My big moment - when I was siting by Union Station watching a speech at the big screen -Obama's fleet of cars passed by.. there were crowds, roars and excitement! Thought didn't get to see him through the dark tinted glass it was exciting.

... the weather pretty much told us to bid good bye to summer over night. Last Friday when I left the city for the long Labor Day weekend.... its was a 100F... coming back on Tuesday morning was welcomed by a cold 49F. It is that time of the year where 50F feels cold... just a sign to show that soon it will be that time of the year where 50F signifies a nice day... ah! For the nth time on my blog... but I shall say it... I like fall... but not winter so much.

... we saw Rock On this week... I loved the movie! after a long time there has been a movie which is again 'of its age' - though there are some glimpses or Dil Chahta Hain - this is a completely different movie... beautiful on a different level ... loved Farhan Akhtar - while I do think he cannot be a super star and carry a film completely on his shoulders- but he has acted well... looks good... is perfect for the part and more so LOVED his voice... the song Tum Ho To which he has sung at the end is SO GOOD... am a big fan of this guy -who can act, sing and make good movies!
A simple yet powerful story brings together four individuals from completely different walks of life... who have just one thing in common that makes them tick. Its so true that no life is complete for you or yours loved ones no matter how perfect it seems if you are running away from yourself and your passion.
It was great to see Purab Kohli in shape and lost so much weight -He was adorable in the part of KD. The two girls are perfect for the part- unlike the glam dolls of Bollywood these days. There is so much depth in the movie that goes well beyond the surface making one think, relate, inspire at different levels. If you are a Mumbaite... you will love the movie all the more
Oh - and the music is wonderful... its my latest favorite on Dhingana.

... my blog is getting a little bit of step child treatment because another website is taking up my time... and rightfully so . You will see the results soon!!!

more later,

Komal