Solochess: 05/01/2005

About Me

Name: Ram

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

After finishing graduate school, I worked in a corporate job for 12 years. Starting July 2008 I have opted out and am trying out not working.

I absolutely loved my job but the only way to pursue the things I wanted to was to leave the job. And I wanted to do it before I turned 40.

The freedom to travel at a leisurely pace was one strong motivation in my decision to leave the corporate world. In my retirement blog I explore the implications of my sabbatical, and my travel blog is about the different aspects of travel that I am drawn towards.

Saturday, May 07, 2005

81. Freakonomics

In Borders (or Barnes & Noble) I stumble upon a lot of good books, which I then try to read. Today, the title caught my eye within seconds of walking in. I picked it up, found it a compelling read and finished a whole chapter on a comfortable couch.

Surprisingly, the authors seem to have an active blog going:
http://www.freakonomics.com/

I read a chapter titled "Why do drug dealers still live with their moms?" Fascinating view into a world I wouldn't have a window into.

Check out the book.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

80. 05-05-05

Three years, three months and three days ago, when I was younger and naiver, I thought that I would resign in 2002. But here I am, still pulling an 8-9 hour stint. Can't give up a supply that easily.

On this Cinco de Mayo, I was reminded of that date. I didn't do anything, but it serves as a shameful reminder of what I didn't do. Sometimes it seems that the biggest disappointments are when we let ourselves down.