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Update!

Sorry for not updating the blog since my last entry from Dubai. Since then I have been home in India. It was so amazing to see my family and friends after 3 1/2 years. I spent most of my time in India with my family. Two important things I got done while I was back there were my H1B visa stamping and getting my parents and brother their respective visitors visa. They will come to US this year. Yipee! Rupesh-Poonam wedding was great. I met a lot of friends there and also some of my professors from VJTI

It was sad to leave home but I knew i will see them soon in America. On my way back, I stopped at London and met my dear Munmun. It was fantastic to see her. We roamed around London for 2 days and It was so much fun. London is really picturesque city with lot of Victorian architecture. The London visit with Munmun will always be a special one for me.

Back in Phoenix, I got back to work. I got a new job at Malcolm-Pirnie as a Engineer (Grade 2). They also got my visa transferred and I am joining them on the 31st of March. I am so excited about this position. I cannot explain it. It just feels right. More about the job after I join. Till then...

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