I had the opportunity to hear Mrs. Susan Morelli speak this morning. Of course, another stellar speaker whom I enjoyed immensely. Ms. Morelli is a CEO of the famous Au Bon Pain. I had guessed "Au Bon Pain" being from New England, no where specific to be exact, however, today I learned that is a local cafe started right here in the Bean town! Ms. Morelli specifically emphasized the topic of "BRAND" and how Au Bon Pain has been successful in creating a good brand. Ms. Morelli, who graduated from Yale and HBS was an excellent speaker. She had her audience captured in a joyful and interesting ride of Au Bon Pain. Even though it was too early for me, 7:00 in the morning, I really am happy about the fact that I made it. Listening to these leaders inspires me and encourages me to become like them.

Work was good.... Did Asset Allocation and Mutual fund comparison with all the S & P 500 indexes. Weather was gloomy. Happy that it did not rain.. I believe more rain is on the way.

Weekend was fun!! Foliage drive all the way up to the Vermont! Taken pics, I need to get my act together and update it!! :) will do!

Oh, I am very happy that "Kite Runner" is coming out in December. I cannot wait. Reading wise, these days, I have started reading some financial reports. Anita Roddick is done.. now, I need to finish, Kiran Desai at some point :)

the practical measures elude me.... and i need to write. i love it, i just dont do it as much as i should. i didnt even say anything tonight, like i love to think i do. I am not making any sense I am. It is almost 12:30 in the morning. Waiting for P who is doing something in his computer. My neck hurts agian.. maybe the way I sit at my office is not right.. It was a busy day today. I did an emerging market allocation for one client. He had almost 10 accounts and analysis each too me a little more than I had expected and a result, I had no time to eat my lunch or take a break.... the work however, was very interesting!!! The emerging market is slowly taking over.. it is really an interstig dynamic how much impact they have in the economy!!!

I am glad it is Friday tomorrow....The one thing that I really look forward to is the sleeping part!!! Good night!!!!

On the other note, I was really surprised about the news about those two firefighters today. It took me (like many others) by shock. cocaine and alcohol toxicated.... wow. I am also saddened by the Burma news.The retaliation between the Military junta and the monks is unfathomable!!

Another abrupt end .... Good night! P is coming!

New Month

Feel sick. real shallow, right down where the neck connects to the body, the soft spot between the first two bones in front. there's a knot.

I'm listening to what's turning out to be precisely the wrong music, more to turn myself a different direction than anything.

Dow Closes at Record Amid Hopes of Further Rate Cuts - Every one is happy at work.

Today is October 1st. New month and new beginning. Hopefully, I will be able to write more blogs. Good news- Got a loaner computer from the Best Buy. I have a company now. :)
Weekend was short as usual. Nothing unusual. Had an opporunity to see the indian show at Muna aunty's house. It was exciting.