Holla-

lets sync up with where I left out:

For those that don’t know, I am currently in schedule to be in Mumbai: 4/8-4/27 for work (If you want anything, let me know! I have already printed out a list of peoples’ bio-data)

I boarded the flight from sfo to frankfurt at 1.55pm.. Everything was fine and dandy.. until of course I sit down.. I sit next to a heavy-set individual that we will call MOTOOO.. which makes moving around very uncomfortable.. I’m pretty much playing fencing every couple of minutes with my elbow against his.... and of course..every now and then.. I slip and find myself crammed against the wall of the plane.. window seats!

I started the flight..with the mindset of SLEEPING.. but I tried.. and it hasn’t worked.. I even had a glass of red wine.. but I’m still going strong.. these seats are not comfortable.. but then again.. it could be because of the added weight that’s hitting me. Wow.. as I type.. blubber man.. just got up to stretch.. wow that felt good.. great.. he just sat back down.. I felt good for a whole 30 seconds..

I have been working on what I am going to do in Mumbai for 3 weeks.. (side rant).. mumbai.. I almost like Bombay better.. even though Mumbai is the ‘real’ name.. oh wells.. ehck for politics

So I think I have a fairly good understanding of what I want to teach the india team.. I even made a lil powerpoint presentation for them.. what I’m struggling with is.. dividing up the tasks according to skill.. I mean.. I know most of the teams’ skill level.. but now .. I have to convert that knowledge into figuring out what tasks to give them…. Basically the question: “How do you leverage a teams’ skillset.. basically understanding that grey line.. so they are challenged and learning.. but also being productive?

This is a good time to introduce the Mumbai team:
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What I’m doing now, is linking up all the necessary tasks.. with their skills.. woah.. I just looked at the tv.. the latest rocky is on.. I tried putting in my headphones. .it didn’t work.. and its at the final fight.. I have to watch it.. lets see who wins.. old rocky ?. Man boxing is interesting to watch.. but its not that fun without SOUND.. argh.. its all groovy.. lets get back to writing this email..

Yeah.. so I’m hoping today to finish up the project plan and link up the skills with the team, once that is done… present it on Monday. And then execute it for two weeks.. ideally.. I will be managing the team.. and not doing any ‘real’ work.. but we all know that never happens.. so lets see what happens..

I wonder how Frankfurt airport is. I wonder if I can get a back massage.. cuz I’m sooo in need of one.. time will only tell. .. I’m thinking of getting some sunglasses before I get to india.. maybe ill find it in Frankfurt.. I have 4 hours there.. maybe they will have those 1-2hour tours of Frankfurt that allow you to check out sites.. and then come back to the airport.. but it is 9.16pm and I’m getting a bit tired.. I think I need to stay awake… and sleep on the 2nd half of the flight from frankfur to Bombay.. cuz when I land at 1am.. I can go to the hotel. And pass out son.. pass out!

Then, I’ll get the whole Sunday to myself.. I’ll check out the location and then maybe see some sites..

I just looked up and of course its old rocky.. damn man.. they keep going on back ‘n forth.. no one is stronger and every now ‘n then.. they make it black ‘n white.. to add to the dramatic effect.. ahh why are movies.. going down hill? Its like rocky wanted to make a guaranteed quick buck.. and he delivered crap.. it’ll be interesting to see what happens with the long tail of unlimited choices.. perhaps will lead to the death of crappy made films? But again.. I’m way far out before that happens….

Let me know if you can recommend any spots or if you want anything!

Please excuse my un-edited flow of consciousness 

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Vishal Gurbuxani