November 13, 2011 by Soma.

Tamil Sangam Diwali Party

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Tallahassee, FL

The Tallahassee Tamil Sangam celebrated the Diwali with a evening party on Saturday, November 12, 2011. About 50 families brought in pot-luck dinner items, snacks, party supplies, and fireworks to the party.

The program started at 6:00 PM at the Rec Hall in FSU Alumni Village. The snacks were served first and around 7 PM all the kids were invited to a short fireworks fun. Many parents brought their own fireworks (only those approved in the State of Florida). The adults watched over the fun in a basketball court (concrete floor).

Then at 7:45 the dinner was served and then the kids put on two dance items. Then the dessert was served. By 9:30 we completed the party and everyone pitched in to clean

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November 3, 2011 by Soma.

Eastside Branch Library Grand Opening

1583 Pedrick Road

Tallahassee, FL 32317

Thursday, Nov 3, 2011 4:00 PM

I had taken half day off and around 3:15 PM VTS and I drove to the newly constructed Eastside Branch Library. The Grand opening was planned for 4:00 PM but until 4:10 PM  it didn’t begin .Then it began with the welcome message  by Mr Vincent Long, Leon County Administrator.

The Chairman of Leon County Commission Mr Dailey delivered the opening remarks followed by Kristen Dozier, County Commissioner (Seat 5.

Then Cay Hohmeister, Leon County Library Director spoke about the East side Branch Library, introduced the staff of the library, explained the amenities and told about all the programs and projects. Then the Leon County Construction Manager and couple of contractors spoke about the unique LEED design of the building and mentioned that the building was constructed to mimic the local area (similar to Mission San Luis).

Then around 4:40 PM we entered the Eastside Branch Library. It was really nicely constructed with lots of space and quite areas.

There were some light refreshments and drinks. We met lots of friends in the library. We stayed until 5:45 PM and got home.

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October 31, 2011 by Soma.

Halloween Evening

Monday, October 31, 2011

Tallahassee, FL

Like last year, this time I put on the same mask that we had bought last year at Party City for $5 (New Orleans type mask) and like last year I borrowed VTS’ special coat that he had custom made in India (Akatsuki’s robe). The mask and the custom robe gave really goulish set-up for the Halloween. I also added a black hat this year and wore a black shirt.

It was a fun evening. VTS and MrPKB along with GBS went out for trick or treating in the neighborhood. I stayed home like last year and handed out candies. Since this year the Halloween came on the school and working day people started coming to my house around 6 PM and by 7:45 PM most of have finished their rounds including MrVTS.

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October 15, 2011 by Soma.

North Florida HISPANIC FESTIVAL

Saturday, Oct 15, 2011, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

St. Louis  Catholic Church
Corner of Fred George and Old Bainbridge Road
Tallahassee, FL

Today VTS and I went to 2011 North Florida Hispanic Festival held at Saint Louis Catholic Church on Old Bainbride Road. I wanted to go to this festival for few years but couldn’t make it since it clashed with Expericence Asia Festival.

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September 23, 2011 by Soma.

Work-out using Treadmill

Precor 966i @ FSU Rec.

Friday, September 23, 2011

As part of my daily work-out, I have been carrying out a rotating schedule of various techniques and various equipments for my 20-25 minute session. Today, for the first time, I used the Precor 966i Treadmill machine that is available at our Recreation Center. This treadmill gives me exercise mostly for the lower torso and legs.

Since the treadmill has simple options, I set it in normal (default) mode. I used treadmill for 15 minutes work-outs with 5 minutes cooling off. I also can follow the Calories burned, distance climbed, steps/minute and other details in the display that is available on the monitor in front of me. This way, I can monitor my workout for lower body. Today I climbed for about 16 minutes and burned close to 80 Calories and walked for about 3 minutes to cool-off.

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September 16, 2011 by Soma.

Work-out using Stepmill

Stairmaster Stepmill SM 916 @ FSU Rec.

Friday, September 16, 2011

As part of my daily work-out, I have been carrying out a rotating schedule of various techniques and various equipments for my 20-25 minute session. Today, like many other days, I used the Stairmaster Stepmill SM 916 step-climbing machine that is available at our Recreation Center. This stair cliber gives me exercise mostly for the lower toros and legs.

Since the climber has simple options, I set it in normal (default) mode. I usually use the climber between 15-20 minutes work-outs with 3 minutes walking to cool off. I also can follow the Calories burned, distance climbed, steps/minute and other details in the display that is available on the monitor in front of me. This way, I can monitor my workout for lower body. Today I climbed for about 16 minutes and burned close to 115 Calories and walked for about 3 minutes to cool-off.

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September 1, 2011 by Soma.

Work-out using Stationary Bike

LifeFitness CLSC Bike @ FSU Rec.

Thursday, September 01, 2011

As part of my daily work-out, I have been carrying out a rotating schedule of various techniques and various equipments for my 20-25 minute session. Today, like many other days, I used the Life Fitness Club Series Stationary Bike machine that is available at our Recreation Center. This indoor bike gives me exercise mostly for the lower toros and legs.

Since the bikehas simple options, I set it either in interval or random mode. I usually bike between 10-12 minutes work-outs with 3 minutes walking to cool off. I also can follow the heart rate, Calories burned, distance biked at the display that is available on the monitor in front of me. This way, I can monitor my workout for lower body. Today I biked for about 14 minutes and burned close to 90 Calories and walked for about 3 minutes to cool-off.

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August 25, 2011 by Soma.

Work-out using Indoor Rower

Concept2 Model D Rower @ FSU Rec.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

As part of my daily work-out, I have been carrying out a rotating schedule of various techniques and various equipments for my 20-25 minute session. Today, like many other days, I used the Indoor Rowing machine that is available at our Recreation Center. This indoor rower gives me exercise mostly for the upper torso, lower toros, and legs.

Since the rower has simple options, I set it at medium resistance of 6. I usually row between 10-12 minutes work-outs with 5 minutes walking to cool off.  I also can follow the  force curve display that is available on the PM3 monitor in front of me. This way, I can monitor my workout for my upper and lower body. Today I rowed for about 11 minutes and burned close to 90 Calories and walked for about 5 minutes to cool-off.

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June 26, 2011 by Soma.

Visit Old Capitol

Tallahassee, Florida

Sunday, June 26, 2011; 12:45 to 1:45 PM

We visited Old Capitol Building in Tallahassee as part of a school project called “My Hometown Tallahassee”. We learned about the building and its renovations and modifications. We also learned that the building used to hold all three branches of the government mid nineteenth century.

Even though only part of the original building is kept but the standing structure has been renovated look like the old one.

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June 21, 2011 by Soma.

Volunteer at Leon Co Public Library

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

First day of summer

Tallahassee, FL

As the right of passage to summer and on the first day of summer VTS started his volunteer work at the Parkway Branch of the Leon County Public Library Systems. He had signed up to do the volunteer work through Voluteer Leon organization.

The first day’s volunteer work was simple but rewarding.

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