Bindi Signing in - 22nd Aug 2008

So, been a while since I caught up with ya all, so just thought I'd sign in …..

One of my team members was saying yesterday … 'When Bindi walks through the office, and we are all walking around her, it's like we are all her bodyguards… '. Ha ha ha …. I guess I'm a star after all, just didn't realise it (ok, maybe I did ….but modesty you know …) Ha.

It's been monsoon in India, and although I've probably spent more time out of the country over the past couple of months, it has still been nice to enjoy the rains (or at least pretend that I have). You see if I complain about the rains, I'm accused of not being romantic and appreciative of such a beautiful season blaa blaa …. In India the monsoon is a romantic season, lots of greenery, the waterfalls are looking good in the hilly regions, and people are getting wet in the rains (from the rain obviously… and not other reasons … well I think so anyways) ha. But for me, come on man …. I was born in England I don't have to wait a year for the rains, they come every minute … and I would not exactly call it sexy and romantic!!!

The unplanned trip back to the UK, was hectic ...So, people say 'wow, you are flying back to the uk all the way from India for business meetings …. How glam!!'. Well, I assure you, that the only thing glamorous about flying across the world to discuss the delivery of software, is my outfit, my shoes and my hair (seriously). Ha ha …. On a serious note, I'm not complaining … it is great to jump continents and work with different people in different places. And it gives me quite a buzz & adrenalin rush, although my body probably wants me to slow down. Arriving at 11.30pm after traveling 24hrs, then being at work at 8am the following day … is a little crazy I guess …. But, I must say …. I still look good for it (Loreal .. Cos I'm worth it Ha ha ha…..).

On the same trip … my dance teacher got me on stage to perform after one tech rehearsal literally 24hrs after landing in the country. It is kinda crazy performing half jet-lagged but the adrenalin rush of being on stage was worth it & the compliments at the after party were well received by moi. Ha ha. I was interviewed by some American students after the performance ….. I prefer 'still' photography, but I try my best to cope with the rolling camera !!! LOL.

Well, my stay in India has now reached the one year anniversary … can't believe I've been here for that long … has been quite a crazy year of events, but a great learning experience in many ways and well worth it. It has been great to meet some amazing people from all corners of the world. And the teams out here on both my projects are really nice …very energetic people.
I am becoming extremely impatient though living in India, I guess it is because I'm so used to service now. So, when the driver turns up late and I have to carry my own laptop … it is so annoying. Ha ha ha. Just joking … I'm not that bad.

So, my recent trip to Malaysia was fun, really nice place. I was evacuated at the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpar. Don't worry, I get this sort of attention all the time. The Malaysian government didn't want my fans to bombard me with autograph and photo requests, so they decided it would be best to ask everyone to leave the building. I decided that after all the stress, that I didn't want to give a press interview, so the local papers were disappointed, but hey sometimes the media attention just gets to much …. Hard being a star you know!!! Ha ha ha ….. Ok ok … so it didn’t happen quite that way, but the story sounds good. Right??? Besides the real version doesn't sound as glam. LOL.

I was particularly impressed with the fact that people in malaysia can speak 4 different languages in the same conversation ….. I was like wow. I thought 2 was good … but 4. Us British are pretty ignorant when it comes to languages … we take the easy route … since most of the world can speak English.

Singapore Zoo was fun … but my journey to work (in India) this morning was like driving through a farm. I saw a donkey, a few goats and a couple of cows on the roads. It's a free world I guess … walk where u want, whenever u want!!! Ha ha

Well, people will catch you all soon. Keep it real.
Bindi