I am HE-MAN

Vinay attempting to show off his muscles in his oh so manly sweater.

Going All Out

Meet the Expats...Strike a PoseStrike a Pose Take II - John wasn't ready the first timeFrom left to right: The freak, me, Reg, and Rohit
Hyderabad's AngelsHyderabad's Clowns?The Ugandan's kickin' it. From left to right: Bennet, Me, Ahmed, Marlo, Muxat, and CarolAfter 17 years...they still got it! (Ignore the freaky onlooker in the background...)

Holiday Party!!

It actually felt a little like Christmas even though I wasn't home. Santa Claus giving gifts to the kidsLeft to Right: Reg, me, Saams, and Leigh Anne. Saams and I actually tango'd on stage - it was a dare. We got 10 bucks and I got a new name...10 rupee Bali.
Sheetal looking adorable...she's one of Santa's helpers this year. Sathy all decked out for the holiday season.

Lauren's Leaving...!!

Folks gathering around to bid Lauren farewell and a safe journey home. Say Cheese! I think this was one of a million pictures taken of Lauren and co. that day.
We'll all miss you Lauren...!

Jump Jump Jump

Everybody knows how to have fun! This party/event was put together by fellow co-workers. Folks actually won prizes for winning games over the weekends prior (cricket, basketball, table tennis, soccer, carrom, etc). Here's me and the freak
Left to Right: Regina, Lauren, Josh, Nicolette, and Heather. Josh is literally surrounded by the ladies tonight. From left to right: Jogi (who is so CUTE), me, Sujatha, and Sathy
Everybody's having a good time...from left to right: Sachin, Sathy, Jogi, Uma, Ashok (in green), and Chetan

Happy Birthday Chetan!!

Chetan took us out to dinner at one of his favorite places. Thank you Chetan!
From left to right: Sonam, Sathy, Chetan, Veera, Me, Ashok

Madhumita's Wedding

From left to right: Rupa, Kuheli (who's getting married on Jan 22), Madhumita, and Jayatri (who is also getting marred on Jan 22).
Attendees at the wedding

My Birthday

Karaoke Night

We went to B&C for a fun night out. Who knew that many of the folks can actually sing, and sing incredibly well?! Please note, I did not include myself in this comment. I cannot sing.

Aksay above, who reminds me of Charlie Brown.

Myself, Ruksha and Uma.

Ujjani in the center looking super cute.

Uma singing Karaoke for the first time! We coerced her into it.

From left to right: Aprajita (our Ambassador), Rohit, Satarupa, Sathy and 1/3 of Kiran Kumar

A Night Out @ Coco's

On a Friday night after work...just a few of us hanging out.

Matt and Sara's Farewell...=(

Matt and Sara cutting their cake. We had a party at our apartment to bid them farewell.

Here are mother and father (aka Holly and John, my adopted parents)...matching matching.

From left to right: GQ (aks Stephen), Sparkles (aka Sara), Subz (aka Lauren), and Lauren mam sir (Josh).

The original four roomies!!!

Golconda by Day

We ventured out and went to the top of Golconda where there is a gorgeous view of the city of Hyderabad. From left to right: Nikhil, Deseree, Nick, Sara, Neel and Jessie.

This is a painting on a rock which is next to the temple in Golcoda.

A guy carrying coca cola bottles around.

I just really liked this picture.

Dandia

Navaratri: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/holydays/navaratri/index.shtml Tonight, many of us went out to celebrate and dance.


People really knew how to have a good time! Things didn't get going until close to 1am. This was on until 5 but we had to cut out at 3am since we had to work the following morning.



This is my friend, Maya. She's singer in a rock band when she's not working. She's one of the most big-hearted people I know.



These are all friends from work.

Matt, Akshay and Matt. 2 Matt's mean twice the fun!

Matthew and myself on our way out of happening scene.

In the center, in lime green, we have Holly and to her right, John. They are better known as 'Jolly.' They are such wonderful people - love them expats.

Happy Birthday Deeps

Today's one of my good friends birthday....Deepti.
If you're reading this, I hope you have a super day!

Sara's Farewell Dinner (2 weeks ahead of schedule)

This is Sara. I am SO SAD to see her leave. She's my co-worker, friend, roommate, and personal comedian. She actually graduated clown school. I'm kidding, but not far from the truth!

Folks enjoying their dinner at Angeethi.

All of us crammed in an elevator. How many people can you fit on a small elevator not meant for more than 4 people?
Karthik smiling as Vineet and Sonic toast to ....??
Matthew - my favorite Irish friend - well that's Patrick, Matthew is my favorite Irish friend from Dublin.


Sara and her collegues/friends who set up this lovely dinner for her.