Though this is not my first visit to Redmond, this is the first time I am looking to live in Redmond. The longest I have stayed here is for 3 months as an intern during summer last year. As one may guess, it is different trying to settle in. I was hoping to find an apartment for myself close to campus but the rent is making me reconsider the roommate option. I also need to buy a car soon. If Bloomington needed a car, then this place demands one for sure. Public transport in both the places I have lived in US is poor.

On the bright side, I bought a new cell phone, actually a pocket PC - the 8525. Its cool.

My journey from India didn't result in any (baggage loss) surprises except that I was 9.5 hours later than expected thanks to missing my connection flight from New York. So not completely uneventful.