random and unimportant!

so... 

 its reflect a sense of appreciation and acknowledgement if one says ' i am so proud of him' ' or even 'i am so proud of myself'

but it indicates arrogance and excessive self-esteem if stated as 'he is so proud of himself'! 

beyond the motor City

Beyond the Motor City ~ [Preview] | Blueprint America | PBS

- Watched the movie this past week at a special screening at the MFAH (Museum of Fine Arts) Houston. It took me back to the two years of Architecture school in Michigan where 50% of the studios/courses I chose were focused on the resurrection of a wonderful city that Detroit once was!

There is no doubt or argument and time and again we are reminded that one of the key factors that a nation's success depends on is its infrastructure - a lesson we cannot ignore, especially in India.

p.s - was glad to see my UMich Prof -Robert Fishman in the movie!

a strange intrigue

Ever since I read Eric Weiner's book-Geography of Bliss sometime last year, I have been intrigued by Iceland. Eric is an NPR correspondent and the book is about his travels across the world in search of Happiness - from country to country, exploring the happiest to the saddest. In his list  (based on research by multiple organizations and beliefs) Iceland tops the list of the 'happiest' country in the world. I was intrigued - by the country's strangeness and uniqueness in many ways - the culture of the vikings, the prolonged dark winter days, the geothermal springs, the active volcanos, the daily life and culture, views and emphasis on art,strange eating habits, so on and so forth. 

Was watching Anthony Bourdain's Iceland episode of No Reservations and that intrigue is reignited! it is a strange land- and not one that  is  on my list of 'must visit' places but the surreality of that land is certainly a calling!