ThanksGiving Day..

It came, it passed by, it left me half realizing that it is over!

Ok, few things that I did in last 4 days in particular:

1. Came to office, all four days in row. No holidays for poor business travelers like me ;)
2. Fell ill, had fever (have slight traces even now), took self medication and little rest.
2 b) Even then came to office :)
3. Managed to do the EC stuff I am involved in, in Dallas. Had it not been for this, I would have gone insane as this is one of the only two self interest activities I am pursuing here. And I have been persistent to not let go of this activities. Every Sunday, come whatever may, I am there!
4. Fell behind on my preparation for Wharton interview (whatever is left of it now!). Seems like I will get the time to catch up only once I am in plane and not before. Work is in unmanageable proportions after few of colleagues left to India last week leaving some more work for us here!
5. Did get into a shopping mania on the Friday sale. Got up at 5 AM so that can finish shopping and still be in office at regular hours. Things that I bought:
a) A camera for my brother
b) A DVD player for a friend
c) Some items for other two friends who are expecting kids early next year: Actually the things are for the to-be-born-babies
d) A cordless phone for another friend.
e) A small gift for a friend's daughter in US
f) Biggest of all: A SUITCASE to carry these things I have bought!!
g) A jacket for myself -- to carry me through the cold weather of North East of US.

Things I am left with:
a. Yet another gift for a friend in NY
b. May be one more gift for a friend elsewhere (he reads the blog, so keep it secret ;)
c. gifts for daughters of two friends who have immensely helped me in the app process.
d. Something for recommenders... any ideas???

This was the first time I did any non-sundry shopping in last 2 months... liked it a lot but it has left my wallet a $500 lighter and my bags about 40 lbs heavier :))

Now I am dying to get to NY next week, a busy (and fruitful?) day at Philly and then hopefully some relaxed and sleepful moments in the plane to India!! God, please help me stay sane till then!