End of Q1

The dreaded Saturday 12/12 came... On the way over, I just sat by myself. I was tense. Some of the guys were discussing stuff for the finals and I just tuned them out. We reached LA and it was pouring like anything. Several thoughts flashed through my mind... what if my laptop is ruined due to the moisture? or the "allowed" cheat sheets for the stats exam... what if they get messed up? On top of that the rental lady (yes it was my turn to rent the car) kept insisting that "Why are you declining the accident coverage? do you know the area so well? Look, it is raining really hard and you want have any protecting in case something happens...". I was getting a little irritated by her persistence and really wanted to shove the contract papers down her throat but outwardly I had this calm, composed smiling face... what did she know? :)

Reached school, ate a little (wasn't hungry)... went to the exam room. The prof started the exam (stats)... After about 20 mins he left the room and came back 10 mins later and states "There's some good news for you guys!!! Instead of 3 hours, you get 3 1/2 hours. But not sure if that will do you any good" :) No, I did not feel like shoving the question paper down his throat since I was doing well at that time... but he is one humorous guy. :) Anyway, exams (both) went well. Flew back to SJC in the evening (there was lot of turbulence on the way and my friends canceled their drinks... it felt like we were in a roller coaster). quite scary.

Rest of the weekend was really great. Looking forward to some relaxing time over the next few weeks. Party planned for this friday at a friends "bachelor" pad (wife/kid in India). :) Enjoying my break from school for now till the madness starts all over again in January.