tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57431802024-03-16T11:49:45.288-07:00In Pursuit of KnowledgeI am an engineering leader, a chess enthusiast and an avid reader. I have moved as a software engineer inUSA from my home country Bangladesh at 2005 leaving many of my family members, relatives, friends and good memories. In this journal I want to capture how are my days going here in this migrated place with my wife, son and daughter. Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.comBlogger274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-2222394667412680682024-01-01T14:31:00.000-08:002024-01-01T14:49:22.552-08:00A LookBack at Year 2023<p><span style="color: #374151; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">As the fresh breeze of 2024 begins to unfold its chapters, I find myself pausing to reflect on the whirlwind that was 2023. It was a year that brought with it a multitude of experiences, emotions, and milestones. Here's a look back at some of the highlights that made 2023 a year to remember.</span></p><h3 style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-headings); font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6; margin: 1rem 0px 0.5rem; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A Year in Books</h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">My journey through the pages continued unabated as I devoured <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/year_in_books/2023/830221" target="_blank">125 books</a></span>. This is the highest number of books I have ever finished in a single calendar year. The majority were audiobooks, perfect companions during my travels and downtime, but I also treasured the tactile feel of paperbacks and the convenience of Kindle reads. Each book was a new adventure, a new learning experience, and a new perspective gained. I started the year with a target of 60 books but crossed that mark halfway in the year and hence targeted for 100 books, which also I crossed within the first 10 months. My 2024 target will be again 60 books.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQ01OwxQJTJkQedvg5bpOBntohMubYvFqMnXHyhUop0CUuHCIU3e1b0d8td0Qx5K8G99WKTc8N7kvcTDD_RmqY6nnQF_QEK357WWH6j2EmmKDLQxh0S-mMZSny4eWNqD_7jipuL6ySQogxUCM7gld_JxJUEGYuIGA71Bny7AqXrhTESK6gnWqhw/s2048/yellowstone-7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQ01OwxQJTJkQedvg5bpOBntohMubYvFqMnXHyhUop0CUuHCIU3e1b0d8td0Qx5K8G99WKTc8N7kvcTDD_RmqY6nnQF_QEK357WWH6j2EmmKDLQxh0S-mMZSny4eWNqD_7jipuL6ySQogxUCM7gld_JxJUEGYuIGA71Bny7AqXrhTESK6gnWqhw/w640-h480/yellowstone-7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><h3 style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-headings); font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6; margin: 1rem 0px 0.5rem; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">On the Road</h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Speaking of adventures, 2023 saw me embarking on an epic <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://ashikuzzaman.blogspot.com/2023/08/epic-8-day-road-trip-adventure.html" target="_blank">8-day solo road trip across the USA</a></span>, covering 5700 miles of diverse landscapes and stories. I covered Shoshone Falls, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton, Arches National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon amongst others in my Tesla. This grand expedition, along with several shorter ones, was a testament to the joy of exploration and the freedom of the open road.</p><h3 style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-headings); font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6; margin: 1rem 0px 0.5rem; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Professional Milestones</h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">On the professional front, I played a pivotal role in Twin Health's significant <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://ashikuzzaman.com/2023/12/16/twin-health-raised-50m-in-series-d-funding/" target="_blank">Series D fundraising of $50 million</a></span>. Contributing to this milestone was not just a career highlight but a step toward revolutionizing healthcare of chronic diseases like Diabetes and Obesity through our health tech startup.</p><h3 style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-headings); font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6; margin: 1rem 0px 0.5rem; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Family First</h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">2023 was a special year for family achievements and gatherings. My son, Ahyan Zaman, took a bold step toward his dreams by applying for undergraduate programs in musical theatre. Meanwhile, my wife and daughter had a fantastic trip exploring the rich cultures of Tajikistan and Malaysia. The year began with a heartwarming visit from my parents to our home in the San Francisco Bay Area, filling our space with laughter and memories along with a great Hawaii trip. My brother Russel's first visit led us on a series of adventures across the USA, including a memorable trip to Florida to meet with cousins and New York to meet with my Uncle's family.</p><h3 style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-headings); font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6; margin: 1rem 0px 0.5rem; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">New Beginnings and Unexpected Turns</h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">I embarked on a new creative venture, launching my YouTube channel <span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx3fx1LhZTBGrqKNEp0G3b7MMoRn1rYFx" target="_blank">Leader's Whiteboard</a></span>, where I've delivered 17 episodes so far, aiming to inspire and connect with fellow industry leaders and engineers.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">However, life had its twists when my <a href="https://ashikuzzaman.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-rollercoaster-of-events-car-theft.html" target="_blank">Honda Accord was stolen</a>. Remarkably, with the swift action of LoJack and the Fremont Police, it was recovered within 24 hours - a small saga that reminded me of the resilience and community spirit that we often take for granted.</p><h3 style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-headings); font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6; margin: 1rem 0px 0.5rem; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Looking Ahead</h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">As I step into 2024, I carry with me the rich tapestry of experiences from the past year. It's a mix of knowledge gained from books, the freedom tasted on open roads, the satisfaction of professional achievements, the joy of family time, and the excitement of new ventures.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Here's to 2024 - a year I hope will be filled with health, happiness, and success for all. May it be a year where we continue to grow, connect, and make a positive impact in our own lives and the lives of others. Let's make it another year to remember!</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span color="var(--tw-prose-bold)" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box;">Wishing everyone a spectacular New Year!</span></p>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-3785632206052110192023-09-24T17:52:00.003-07:002023-09-24T17:52:51.714-07:00Do You Live More In Past, Present or Future?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qrHFDQjxLze1MweIjg4r2SJtJb8kPJZmZjyOHMWX2iWiDBcRo2aJY8o2JOiqG3TLqvpkdcGcffjtbTW2jFboiYIxovit_eo3JZfbpJBzPzZALTiVxuo1c0Y90N-RhHCB6azPkuX4i8K8stGe0ZZMsjwH93u0yAvxesqIeqjj4JLgHKnk8pLYpQ/s1900/past-present-future.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1900" data-original-width="1614" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qrHFDQjxLze1MweIjg4r2SJtJb8kPJZmZjyOHMWX2iWiDBcRo2aJY8o2JOiqG3TLqvpkdcGcffjtbTW2jFboiYIxovit_eo3JZfbpJBzPzZALTiVxuo1c0Y90N-RhHCB6azPkuX4i8K8stGe0ZZMsjwH93u0yAvxesqIeqjj4JLgHKnk8pLYpQ/w544-h640/past-present-future.png" width="544" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-24515093366067086212023-09-11T22:29:00.003-07:002023-09-17T12:57:05.112-07:00Likely vs Possibility vs Ceratinty<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdIFys1WC9IkS-EIrGdt5U12CBuxpsWls03pvUKL2SBrn_Ei5IuKCU3gtTewVtf9MH04QkNzRey5tnV3kaYcYCVp8uaJgthQ7fQJiVmmRA0mtxquYcXas5i9LUyPCgf2Merr5J4_-PDZU61dVKIJPrWECl5ZgztDBudlytTBhXdeLoJwc_PHJCw/s1140/likely-possibililty.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1140" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdIFys1WC9IkS-EIrGdt5U12CBuxpsWls03pvUKL2SBrn_Ei5IuKCU3gtTewVtf9MH04QkNzRey5tnV3kaYcYCVp8uaJgthQ7fQJiVmmRA0mtxquYcXas5i9LUyPCgf2Merr5J4_-PDZU61dVKIJPrWECl5ZgztDBudlytTBhXdeLoJwc_PHJCw/w640-h632/likely-possibililty.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-71142268517920370172023-08-06T10:41:00.019-07:002023-08-07T13:27:14.114-07:00Epic 8-Day Road Trip Adventure to Far Horizons<p style="text-align: justify;">Greetings, fellow travel aficionados! Get ready to be swept away on an exhilarating ride as I recount the incredible tale of my 8-day road trip in my Tesla Model S spanning over <i>5700 miles</i> across the captivating landscapes, magnificent national parks, and cherished memories. Join me as we delve into each day's highlights, from cascading waterfalls to towering summits and everything in between. A little context before you think why I am in a lonely road trip during this summer. My son Ahyan went for a 3 weeks musical theatre summer course in UCLA where I dropped him 15th of July and picked him up from there August 5th at the end of this road trip. My wife Shusmita and daughter Suhaila went for a trip to Malaysia and Tajikisthan 14th July where my mother-in-law joined them from Bangladesh for the Maylasia part of the trip. Shusmita and Suhaila will be back 7th August while I needed to stay within USA boundary just in case Ahyan needs something. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>Day 1: Speed and Natural Wonders</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Embarking at the crack of dawn (6:45 am), my journey kicked off with an impressive 800-mile drive on day one alone! A picturesque detour led me to the breathtaking King's Beach on Lake Tahoe, followed by a rendezvous with the majestic Shoshone Falls, aptly nicknamed the <i>Niagara of the West</i>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl9TooGLfpdGY4jVw-8NPvLssfhmnb9GEL1oHhmxcmeyILF76TRFyhMvAjRvOjeLJbKucLq2CfTg52XQoXoVpTBvgKB2z36Ps8DZV4LV3T_fNFcE7w0VhlgRaz2p347ledmzde7hFFjxB7eUARpGad0ATFVZTfbosSvkbx75oSjnsKnfBZDztTA/s1280/lake-shasta.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwl9TooGLfpdGY4jVw-8NPvLssfhmnb9GEL1oHhmxcmeyILF76TRFyhMvAjRvOjeLJbKucLq2CfTg52XQoXoVpTBvgKB2z36Ps8DZV4LV3T_fNFcE7w0VhlgRaz2p347ledmzde7hFFjxB7eUARpGad0ATFVZTfbosSvkbx75oSjnsKnfBZDztTA/s320/lake-shasta.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2EZnaC2uZ-A_vTKgiNtQ3wfpgzzCMmB47VWTNLTd3qCBvB4NkwWRsO9h5U-hyUkzyyaBy9MAU3aq9rt2VFeJTr6nbymajgkQ1bCeRjoJ0DyeoZYNgyw6KbeFTZzgjnYqDTowau12kdIrSyQKEV8EsW5W564t3qxvWQjNQMHhPUCOZYOmd3s7Tg/s2048/shoshone-falls-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2EZnaC2uZ-A_vTKgiNtQ3wfpgzzCMmB47VWTNLTd3qCBvB4NkwWRsO9h5U-hyUkzyyaBy9MAU3aq9rt2VFeJTr6nbymajgkQ1bCeRjoJ0DyeoZYNgyw6KbeFTZzgjnYqDTowau12kdIrSyQKEV8EsW5W564t3qxvWQjNQMHhPUCOZYOmd3s7Tg/s320/shoshone-falls-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-Cl2euG1nFn2QYnkaa2T7ItTZmxWL4Q_rzmLa_xNcZTXlG38UmvutYQVfI7pY8nSvTlYepcL_F1KY-qjFjHhXppIgg9rfhNJ3-DAHZIIk3Z7VfOoE45ciTpbkpIj1aWWlgfPuIIWMWvCQboFfU-cDMrNeM2B6wNBp3kN39XZwiX9WBujxHd7mg/s2048/shoshone-falls-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-Cl2euG1nFn2QYnkaa2T7ItTZmxWL4Q_rzmLa_xNcZTXlG38UmvutYQVfI7pY8nSvTlYepcL_F1KY-qjFjHhXppIgg9rfhNJ3-DAHZIIk3Z7VfOoE45ciTpbkpIj1aWWlgfPuIIWMWvCQboFfU-cDMrNeM2B6wNBp3kN39XZwiX9WBujxHd7mg/s320/shoshone-falls-2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>Day 2: Yellowstone's Marvels</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Fueled by an early start and a need for speed, I pushed the pedal to reach a heart-pounding 153 mph en route to Yellowstone National Park. Basking in the glory of <i>Old Faithful Geyser</i> and the vibrant <i>Grand Prismatic Spring</i>, I relished the day's captivating sights. I saw many geysers and hot springs in the park but Grand Prismatic is the epic of all. It's the 3rd largest hot spring in the world and simply breathtaking!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Ilfg37ssz8tgHhwi-q5Pg5j4IW4wgk4rm1OIJLpIJlXokwpR-ZnpwCDn7mxNmyZmqA-QphlTIIpPdKoshxk4bpSa3l3DV2J5PSRebqCoJuizE9lo1HlvGjufVHHImZPfpyGUreQdmLoxr66NEVTOqZsaQQI0fjV9yf0Ci3Fjhcl3-GukuOaLxA/s2048/yellowstone-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Ilfg37ssz8tgHhwi-q5Pg5j4IW4wgk4rm1OIJLpIJlXokwpR-ZnpwCDn7mxNmyZmqA-QphlTIIpPdKoshxk4bpSa3l3DV2J5PSRebqCoJuizE9lo1HlvGjufVHHImZPfpyGUreQdmLoxr66NEVTOqZsaQQI0fjV9yf0Ci3Fjhcl3-GukuOaLxA/s320/yellowstone-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYYjPTJMksjRg5aDqBXh4RljlEb5smnlC2NE_OJIVqwVpKkinq8mBVxb8kcpnqLfJiOVy3zyVPSaG8-tXd-v_NdKttCMgTTiPRkEiotshNzsUHRn4T_aaBP224BhfrU5kp9U-FQPC23blJebcQibOH87tenZmtUH805Qz4dG2EfilFNP8-xDv5g/s2048/yellowstone-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYYjPTJMksjRg5aDqBXh4RljlEb5smnlC2NE_OJIVqwVpKkinq8mBVxb8kcpnqLfJiOVy3zyVPSaG8-tXd-v_NdKttCMgTTiPRkEiotshNzsUHRn4T_aaBP224BhfrU5kp9U-FQPC23blJebcQibOH87tenZmtUH805Qz4dG2EfilFNP8-xDv5g/s320/yellowstone-2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDZ0RZnRtUMrYoSyHMK9YIrOLPeDsVPry4dGeoL_6aVSmW0Vn7y6jZJbIA2eQQLW-yqx23Y7Hph_lj6hlU3gRdw0OYIHNoVHrZHDr75d_z2hchxbYs7i10HYo5zFtACoZ0yq5l1OTDfmdhSiLdtu7a497I--8-XgQ92Erl3QQ6sZUfXTkIFrumg/s2048/yellowstone-3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsDZ0RZnRtUMrYoSyHMK9YIrOLPeDsVPry4dGeoL_6aVSmW0Vn7y6jZJbIA2eQQLW-yqx23Y7Hph_lj6hlU3gRdw0OYIHNoVHrZHDr75d_z2hchxbYs7i10HYo5zFtACoZ0yq5l1OTDfmdhSiLdtu7a497I--8-XgQ92Erl3QQ6sZUfXTkIFrumg/s320/yellowstone-3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9srMV5RjsOFfI3vs7LpHgdD39AiwrPj6IBzhcy832Ne-BpKPNSeJsws-I7XHOLAmYPYWrqADsqu2vQQStF8InUd6wDCGNKC52Ka9shkxi9dVJhoCoIzwzRsfjd-TnODdd3RCApI2UXHX0bBL8ZZzPOlDPGKnWXf38IRXEB5C69f_mShEg1ZD-Q/s2048/yellowstone-4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9srMV5RjsOFfI3vs7LpHgdD39AiwrPj6IBzhcy832Ne-BpKPNSeJsws-I7XHOLAmYPYWrqADsqu2vQQStF8InUd6wDCGNKC52Ka9shkxi9dVJhoCoIzwzRsfjd-TnODdd3RCApI2UXHX0bBL8ZZzPOlDPGKnWXf38IRXEB5C69f_mShEg1ZD-Q/s320/yellowstone-4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQnKjOU2OKCcu951DUiuma8TqNrJwDHvsHurIETqNrDcHrECnkcS0mlQf8R5_cTJVcJhWTST1QUU9Ijl1wcJiDRBU-DU_njqfuL0i2BggyIdkA-7OYXd77xmfLz_X-O5wogait9-x_cKgiIP4Ur8Y19LHTB4hRc8GvYFCPeqJKywI4k6A3tVjkfg/s2048/yellowstone-5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQnKjOU2OKCcu951DUiuma8TqNrJwDHvsHurIETqNrDcHrECnkcS0mlQf8R5_cTJVcJhWTST1QUU9Ijl1wcJiDRBU-DU_njqfuL0i2BggyIdkA-7OYXd77xmfLz_X-O5wogait9-x_cKgiIP4Ur8Y19LHTB4hRc8GvYFCPeqJKywI4k6A3tVjkfg/s320/yellowstone-5.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>Day 3: Wildlife and the Grandeur of Yellowstone</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Yellowstone continued to mesmerize with encounters with diverse wildlife, including bison, elk, antelope, and even a coyote. Yet, the crown jewel was the awe-inspiring <i>Grand Canyon of Yellowstone</i>, adorned with its upper and lower falls, and a series of panoramic viewpoints that left me in awe. I covered <i>Mammoth Hot Springs</i> at the start of the day and then drove to <i>Lamar Valley</i> primarily to watch the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. It was just before sunset when I was able to catch up with the <i>Artist Point</i> after doing small hikes to the falls.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5JFs0dcqIG9QyH1vuEK06in51zOg3kPmeE5_I9AS0CV4dHy4PvnWjO3h07RWXtnAyoVbfhA0htKVMzodu8-TVqb0IvFcxMGaKMymnQ-hFgBAmpByV86j6r3zeUQIpIa2rkp1F8WnZrC1fq-uZaLQbFOwQVKY7Ragov1L_C2kbsJMrMTSVPyP13w/s2048/yellowstone-6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5JFs0dcqIG9QyH1vuEK06in51zOg3kPmeE5_I9AS0CV4dHy4PvnWjO3h07RWXtnAyoVbfhA0htKVMzodu8-TVqb0IvFcxMGaKMymnQ-hFgBAmpByV86j6r3zeUQIpIa2rkp1F8WnZrC1fq-uZaLQbFOwQVKY7Ragov1L_C2kbsJMrMTSVPyP13w/s320/yellowstone-6.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hWQoksOO2ZOe9TuUf82XH-ppPnznPHGDWb-R77XE3E9dnWYBtAOmzMpJ4H2Z7DUYFqPndS45cqDPaOFKepjkvtP6ym9iFwTOcceLMBd0rU40wQpAvfkYPl-liVX34MohHr8oSOqUaBOe0jGXDDJ8uFyM6Xb9RyW04T8YaT0V2B_fcuqjljaIdQ/s2048/yellowstone-7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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A spectacular tram ride in <i>Jackson Hole</i> led me to a mountaintop restaurant (10450 ft above sea level), where I savored mouthwatering waffles while feasting my eyes on breathtaking vistas. I spent some time just sitting out there. Exploring the Natural Museum of Wildlife Art and the iconic Antler Arches of Jackson added a touch of culture to this unforgettable day.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBActIJU7SrKm8ywWbm2P-GWEwq5hRcnxMCPCGIQFTFEsf9EgpdKckb7o1xOphN8kLfuOePDxcz-JIcMG4WG6VlIPi9GvAiZvHcwzxSTrCipG5JnErgIzm4q3MQN7in9I2PKqoBPIO04pwlK7VYZkB7b4-n3ASnWYBV6gbsMQuEAQYVUJqy4Uzg/s2048/teton-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBActIJU7SrKm8ywWbm2P-GWEwq5hRcnxMCPCGIQFTFEsf9EgpdKckb7o1xOphN8kLfuOePDxcz-JIcMG4WG6VlIPi9GvAiZvHcwzxSTrCipG5JnErgIzm4q3MQN7in9I2PKqoBPIO04pwlK7VYZkB7b4-n3ASnWYBV6gbsMQuEAQYVUJqy4Uzg/s320/teton-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMadC5-sejaIiVkw75J3qbBhOXHDpDRjgTH4V5e77am_kdpyIs9OmuHkC0dgwzcLpVTij_euQa2rcUbu13_tl1IHF940EqXzo1Wf3J_abQQtr7S3lkw6TxtFtXhD9kiJdHq0dmBNlexBjgpCFgj5q8lbLEmsN0nnPCsjd6Pt5gjACD-gjH3UUUBw/s2048/teton-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMadC5-sejaIiVkw75J3qbBhOXHDpDRjgTH4V5e77am_kdpyIs9OmuHkC0dgwzcLpVTij_euQa2rcUbu13_tl1IHF940EqXzo1Wf3J_abQQtr7S3lkw6TxtFtXhD9kiJdHq0dmBNlexBjgpCFgj5q8lbLEmsN0nnPCsjd6Pt5gjACD-gjH3UUUBw/s320/teton-2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>Day 5: Rediscovering Arches</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">With Yellowstone well explored (barring Yellowstone lake), I altered my plan to rediscover the wonders of Arches National Park one day earlier. Gazing upon otherworldly rock formations like <i>The Windows</i>, <i>Balanced Rock</i>, and <i>Garden of Devils</i>, I embarked on a hike to the upper and lower outlook of the famed <i>Delicate Arch</i>. 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The mesmerizing "hoodoos" of Bryce Canyon ignited my wonder, Thor's Hammer made me stay in the Sunset point for longer; and encountering horse riders on the way to Sunrise Point added a touch of authenticity. Venturing further, I embraced the vibrant landscapes of <i>Zion National Park</i>, which I likened to a red-hued Yosemite.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIxa2fkTCHDKxzBWAJl19qhfdz6ovojL5u5KwCu57yb3hyvUjXwQNYl95Q3l_HViqC3nZ2L7xUbYJQbipRHvcrZcoE_KAtOg0I9p5oWMFddjvnwzjzGjn-fBBEiXJc1RXx2tO7J6XZS-gz9wNmWFh2zz473DFODRPjU8KyKSr1e-jrLrnDTMZsQ/s2048/bryce-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIxa2fkTCHDKxzBWAJl19qhfdz6ovojL5u5KwCu57yb3hyvUjXwQNYl95Q3l_HViqC3nZ2L7xUbYJQbipRHvcrZcoE_KAtOg0I9p5oWMFddjvnwzjzGjn-fBBEiXJc1RXx2tO7J6XZS-gz9wNmWFh2zz473DFODRPjU8KyKSr1e-jrLrnDTMZsQ/s320/bryce-1.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ86DO_vTWyG0JC8ftgPIZyV1gYzqJK17CnQUL5TkQ_n4L0h8IZ2QZUUVmQHKlhn106c2VzNjM_fDmV1oQ1C-9Za45N6BVXQvHuoRI_AzeQK76sypj0qXwy4wiU-RZmjm7yVkHlstFA_N6AK4iPUl-saeooZqz6r153omUgzv6FfIZuNr8MC02mA/s2048/bryce-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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He had the lead role of Baker and got a lot of appreciation from the audience and other parents of the various performers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHC3E6smGZNGjN8gE2I_fk6zXAxLJ3fHU6az6ObfYLDysEDTcJNranFXwcsTTp2xNUPFZXhk_oSSACbXaFZj3NwtTSXsHdLyVzbbvsLLjciaoorE8pYuj07zoj0VFiHkRAj9zmsByySbSQL8-0mIXn0yAuJXxV3dkKw527V9-aXONXD2r1p-ecTQ/s2048/ucla-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHC3E6smGZNGjN8gE2I_fk6zXAxLJ3fHU6az6ObfYLDysEDTcJNranFXwcsTTp2xNUPFZXhk_oSSACbXaFZj3NwtTSXsHdLyVzbbvsLLjciaoorE8pYuj07zoj0VFiHkRAj9zmsByySbSQL8-0mIXn0yAuJXxV3dkKw527V9-aXONXD2r1p-ecTQ/s320/ucla-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifHrh5DGziS_72xN0lfyCgcLScH62hjLinPLH9FAjNzHcJJ0dvfH6haOFjWZKDhJ34VkvvgGNzLJx4cl9QBA3dN8COVaMt17-TlmTmS0hXCSta-wODIOtbmixI_92q2yoNpzrjN8H-rfuqTzMBjZtxOVEHB92RBrpMAuB8HXN39mE_h9p4KItO-w/s2048/ucla-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifHrh5DGziS_72xN0lfyCgcLScH62hjLinPLH9FAjNzHcJJ0dvfH6haOFjWZKDhJ34VkvvgGNzLJx4cl9QBA3dN8COVaMt17-TlmTmS0hXCSta-wODIOtbmixI_92q2yoNpzrjN8H-rfuqTzMBjZtxOVEHB92RBrpMAuB8HXN39mE_h9p4KItO-w/s320/ucla-2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxwiyxxp7RlcuCYjKWXAFEYEVnMdBAXJCtuJqIIzc0zFdWVuxhikHkBcEpV8Ra_m8JIzqRvhWiv6mPTtdlu2mexWZghtgKVfvMUtdQDJjelzZ8UxZcYy_l2eJ9dDo26N5EGQOvXTHvwQ2yBXKFu5-4b3emhP8C9XiGGXwz-kjTmw5KxFA-MDFKPQ/s2048/ucla-3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxwiyxxp7RlcuCYjKWXAFEYEVnMdBAXJCtuJqIIzc0zFdWVuxhikHkBcEpV8Ra_m8JIzqRvhWiv6mPTtdlu2mexWZghtgKVfvMUtdQDJjelzZ8UxZcYy_l2eJ9dDo26N5EGQOvXTHvwQ2yBXKFu5-4b3emhP8C9XiGGXwz-kjTmw5KxFA-MDFKPQ/s320/ucla-3.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuKWRK6CyCDtorsCD6AAn8eI3WcQje66Crd--u-ppq8oCx5MsRjJ6IUpTIQJQyXKtuvzQ2BgWbvJTG7mOraBa0XLjaDBIHD6YJW2fciN2hXajy5cHjJtFPcliQzWL7MOrplHSR0E1_Ywd58AMIertkmx1dHdim_7HEohZ3crRgXoqTQan4NEU0w/s2048/ucla-4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuKWRK6CyCDtorsCD6AAn8eI3WcQje66Crd--u-ppq8oCx5MsRjJ6IUpTIQJQyXKtuvzQ2BgWbvJTG7mOraBa0XLjaDBIHD6YJW2fciN2hXajy5cHjJtFPcliQzWL7MOrplHSR0E1_Ywd58AMIertkmx1dHdim_7HEohZ3crRgXoqTQan4NEU0w/s320/ucla-4.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><u>Day 8: Savoring Flavors and Homeward Bound</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Before bidding adieu to this remarkable journey, I embraced a friend's recommendation and savored the delights of Bangla Bazar. With Ahyan by my side, I commenced the return journey to Fremont, concluding this unforgettable road trip. To cap off the day, I caught the 10 pm show of <b>Meg 2: The Trench</b> starring <i>Jason Statham</i> at AMC.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAqcmhX98UupOaznPlbH6hz0VyogElz2ydocAqwWqOymptNjtN0pTVZ0CbuHpy9jRfV55BaHuOTLBs_stH_UPM4bAo2WUxhjj7vGeqnuFal5cEauih9handDmqa7OHDQeWg_avUihk07Duxy8dIndI26za312fYbKnHc1nq8zwSvUmht4BPtovA/s2048/back-home-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAqcmhX98UupOaznPlbH6hz0VyogElz2ydocAqwWqOymptNjtN0pTVZ0CbuHpy9jRfV55BaHuOTLBs_stH_UPM4bAo2WUxhjj7vGeqnuFal5cEauih9handDmqa7OHDQeWg_avUihk07Duxy8dIndI26za312fYbKnHc1nq8zwSvUmht4BPtovA/s320/back-home-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6TrLoCWmaLErxOCUjmiVAthgrHkoI_-3iX7s7jUVtmRjIXNtZw2_xNie01M18U6K_qzNTaPMcK0ifokVrjPrh0MxbTgcdCDHdHKWT2q-5dw6H51yvBCoOebUSW6_042b1jkvei-Q_xrzetzP5NHwwleW2L1lUigcomomgCWrwBe7heV4fQ4mEg/s2048/back-home-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6TrLoCWmaLErxOCUjmiVAthgrHkoI_-3iX7s7jUVtmRjIXNtZw2_xNie01M18U6K_qzNTaPMcK0ifokVrjPrh0MxbTgcdCDHdHKWT2q-5dw6H51yvBCoOebUSW6_042b1jkvei-Q_xrzetzP5NHwwleW2L1lUigcomomgCWrwBe7heV4fQ4mEg/s320/back-home-2.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">What an extraordinary adventure! From nature's grandeur to the magic of theater, this road trip was a true odyssey. Until the next voyage beckons, keep your wanderlust alive and remember, the open road awaits your next exploration!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">During this trip I got time to reflect on my life, my long time topics that have been in the back of my mind. Not all of those can be explained in a written format, however, I will try to put a few from those here.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Topic 1: The Meaning of Life</i></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The meaning of life is a deeply philosophical and subjective question that has been pondered by thinkers, philosophers, and individuals throughout history. It's important to note that there is no single definitive answer to this question, and different people, cultures, and belief systems may offer diverse perspectives on the matter. The way I think of it is that meaning of life is not one thing but multiple things. It's not static but dynamic.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><b>Existential Meaning</b>: This perspective suggests that individuals must create their own meaning in life through their choices, actions, and experiences. Existentialists emphasize personal responsibility and the search for purpose in a seemingly indifferent universe.</li><li><b>Religious or Spiritual Meaning</b>: Many religious and spiritual beliefs propose that the meaning of life is tied to a higher purpose or divine plan. Different religions offer various explanations for the purpose of human existence, often involving concepts like serving a deity, achieving enlightenment, or fulfilling a spiritual journey. Being a Muslim, this is also my primary understanding and feeling when I think of meaning or purpose of life - to be able to appreciate the almighty creator. This whole road trip, you may consider as an alternate form of pilgrimage, an awe inspiring journey where I have thinking again and again - "fabi ayyi ala i rabbikuma tukazziban" which means "So which of the favors of your lord would you deny?" </li><li><b>Happiness and Fulfillment</b>: Some people find meaning in pursuing happiness, personal growth, and fulfillment. This perspective focuses on seeking joy, contentment, and self-improvement as essential aspects of a meaningful life.</li><li><b>Connection and Relationships</b>: Building meaningful connections and relationships with others can be a source of purpose for many. Love, compassion, and contributing positively to the lives of others are often seen as integral to a meaningful existence.</li><li><b>Contributing to Society or Humanity</b>: Some individuals find meaning in making a positive impact on society, helping others, or advancing the well-being of humanity. This can include activities such as volunteering, philanthropy, scientific research, or social advocacy. The idea is to leave earth slightly better than when we arrived.</li><li><b>Art, Creativity, and Expression</b>: For some, the pursuit of artistic expression, creativity, and cultural contributions provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment.</li><li><b>Personal Achievement and Growth</b>: Setting and accomplishing goals, overcoming challenges, and continuously growing as an individual can be a central aspect of finding meaning in life.</li><li><b>Nature and the Universe</b>: Connecting with the natural world and contemplating the beauty and complexity of the universe can lead to a sense of awe and wonder, which some people interpret as a form of meaning. In Kung-fu Panda they called it <i>Inner Peace</i>!</li><li><b>Philosophical Inquiry</b>: Engaging in philosophical exploration and intellectual pursuits can be a way to seek meaning through understanding the nature of reality, consciousness, and existence.</li><li><b>Procreation</b>: To some the primary meaning of life is to procreate, to transfer the gene and in the process being used as a vessel for the mechanism.</li><li><b>Death</b>: To some the ultimate meaning of life is to experience death as no one can avoid it.</li><li><b>No Meaning</b>: Some people will eventually conclude there is no meaning of life. A reasonable course of action for them will be to live for the moment.</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">While I don't agree with all the ones listed above, these are some of the possible meanings that people may resonate with. It's important to recognize that each person's perspective on the meaning of life may be influenced by their cultural background, personal beliefs, experiences, and individual circumstances. Ultimately, the quest for meaning is a deeply personal and ongoing journey that may evolve over time. But what if the meaning of life is a <b>probabilistic</b> thing amongst multiple options that varies with time or context? When we ask someone what is the meaning of life, we are asking them in a particular space and time of their lives (knowing that the meaning or meanings may change over time for that same person). To answer the question, the person will need to evaluate or observe at that point in time what they think. As soon as they make an observation/measurement/evaluation, the meaning or meanings will collapse to them in that time’s state of observation. If you ask that same person at a different time, their observation may be different and you may get a different answer. Let's coin a term for this called <b><i>Observerism</i></b>. The idea is influenced by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schr%C3%B6dinger%27s_cat" target="_blank">Schrödinger’s Cat</a> being dead and alive (a famous thought experiment in quantum mechanics) at the same time until you make an observation or evaluation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Topic 2: The Isms of Life</i></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have thought of many isms of life in this trip and decided to open up a spreadsheet to keep track of the ever-growing list of isms I am encountering with time. Here is the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d6CAhacuHFUrsyt06N_m7UqBLupB9JDQ-BX4hw4FPHs/edit#gid=0" target="_blank">spreadsheet</a> consisting of the isms, please feel free to suggest add/edit/delete in this.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>absurdism - doctrine that we live in an irrational universe</li><li>aestheticism - doctrine that beauty is central to other moral principles</li><li>anarchism - doctrine that all governments should be abolished</li><li>asceticism - doctrine that self-denial of the body permits spiritual enlightenment</li><li>atomism - belief that the universe consists of small indivisible particles</li><li>capitalism - doctrine that private ownership and free markets should govern economies</li><li>casualism - the belief that chance governs all things</li><li>catastrophism - belief in rapid geological and biological change</li><li>communism - theory of classless society in which individuals cannot own property</li><li>conceptualism - theory that universal truths exist as mental concepts</li><li>constructivism - belief that knowledge and reality do not have an objective value</li><li>determinism - doctrine that events are predetermined by preceding events or laws</li><li>egalitarianism - belief that humans ought to be equal in rights and privileges</li><li>empiricism - doctrine that the experience of the senses is the only source of knowledge</li><li>eternalism - the belief that matter has existed eternally</li><li>existentialism - doctrine of individual human responsibility in an unfathomable universe</li><li>geocentrism - belief that Earth is the centre of the universe</li><li>hedonism - belief that pleasure is the highest good. if it feels good, do it.</li><li>holism - doctrine that parts of any thing must be understood in relation to the whole</li><li>humanism - belief that human interests and mind are paramount</li><li>indifferentism - the belief that all religions are equally valid</li><li>individualism<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>belief that individual interests and rights are paramount. what’s in it for me?</li><li>intellectualism - belief that all knowledge is derived from reason</li><li>irreligionism - system of belief that is hostile to religions</li><li>legalism - belief that salvation depends on strict adherence to the law</li><li>liberalism - doctrine of social change and tolerance</li><li>libertarianism - doctrine that personal liberty is the highest value</li><li>materialism - belief that matter is the only extant substance</li><li>mechanism - belief that life is explainable by mechanical forces</li><li>mentalism - belief that the world can be explained as aspect of the mind</li><li>monotheism - belief in only one God</li><li>mortalism - belief that the soul is mortal</li><li>naturalism - belief that the world can be explained in terms of natural forces</li><li>nihilism - denial of all reality; extreme scepticism</li><li>optimism - doctrine that we live in the best of all possible worlds</li><li>organicism - conception of life or society as an organism</li><li>pessimism - doctrine that the universe is essentially evil</li><li>pluralism - belief that reality consists of several kinds or entities</li><li>polytheism - belief in multiple deities</li><li>positivism - doctrine that which is not observable is not knowable</li><li>pragmatism - doctrine emphasizing practical value of philosophy</li><li>predestinarianism - belief that what ever is to happen is already fixed</li><li>primitivism - doctrine that a simple and natural life is morally best</li><li>quietism - doctrine of enlightenment through mental tranquility</li><li>racism - belief that race is the primary determinant of human capacities</li><li>rationalism - belief that reason is the fundamental source of knowledge</li><li>realism - doctrine that objects of cognition are real</li><li>reductionism - belief that complex phenomena are reducible to simple ones</li><li>representationalism - doctrine that ideas rather than external objects are basis of knowledge</li><li>romanticism - belief in sentimental feeling in artistic expression</li><li>scientism - belief that the methods of science are universally applicable</li><li>sexism - belief in systematic inequalities between the sexes</li><li>skepticism - doctrine that true knowledge is always uncertain</li><li>socialism - doctrine of centralized state control of wealth and property</li><li>spiritualism - belief that nothing is real except the soul or spirit</li><li>stoicism - belief in indifference to pleasure or pain</li><li>subjectivism - doctrine that all knowledge is subjective</li><li>thanatism - belief that the soul dies with the body</li><li>theism - belief in the existence of God without special revelation</li><li>theocentrism - belief that God is central fact of existence</li><li>titanism - spirit of revolt or defiance against social conventions</li><li>tolerationism - doctrine of toleration of religious differences</li><li>trialism - doctrine that humans have three separate essences (body, soul, spirit)</li><li>undulationism - theory that light consists of waves</li><li>utilitarianism - belief that utility of actions determines moral value</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Topic 3: Dopamine Release</i></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I enjoy the adrenaline rush that accompanies the prospect of locating Tesla superchargers within the required timeframe during my road adventures. The surge of dopamine that floods in when you believe you've averted a potential setback by stumbling upon a supercharger, thereby salvaging your journey, finances, and perhaps even safety, is truly profound. However, what I've come to realize is that even when a supercharger isn't essential, there's still a satisfying rush of dopamine that occurs simply from discovering their availability. Frequently, I find myself pausing to recharge a bit more, even when it's not strictly necessary!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Topic 4: Books Read</i></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I read a lot of books during this, almost all of which are via audible. Here is the list - </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><b>Crime and Punishment</b> by <b>Fyodor Dostoevsky</b> - this large book was already half read when I started the journey. So I finished the rest of the half in Day 1 of the trip. This is often claimed as the first psychological thriller. Now I am planning to read all of his other best works, notably - The Brothers Karamazov, The Idiot, Demons and Notes from Underground.</li><li><b>Anna Karenina</b> by <b>Leo Tolstoy</b> - the largest book I read in recent times, 36 hours of normal listening speed. Now-a-days I listen at 1.3x speed in audible for most books.</li><li><b>Beyond Good and Evil</b> by <b>Friedrich Nietzsche</b> - a tough one, I will need to re-read it in future. just wanted to get some taste.</li><li><b>Macbeth</b> by <b>William Shakespeare</b> - a small dramatization by Audible</li><li><b>What Is Life? with Mind and Matter and Autobiographical Sketches</b> by <b>Erwin Schrödinger</b></li><li><b>Candide</b> by <b>Voltaire</b> - a satire</li><li><b>Introduction to the Study of Religion</b> by <b>Charles Brewer Jones</b> - from Great Courses series of Audible</li><li>(In Progress) <b>The Interpretation of Dreams</b> by <b>Sigmund Freud</b> - finished a quarter of this large book in audible format from Youtube. so far its a theoretical but interesting book.</li><li>(In Progress) <b>Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment</b> by <b>Daniel Kahneman</b>, Olivier Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein - this is the only paper book that I have been reading the last several months bit by bit. I will take a few more months before I finish. Currently done about 15%.</li></ul>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-32942432535918487942023-08-06T10:13:00.005-07:002023-08-06T10:27:09.045-07:00Exploring Crater Lake and Redwood National Park<p style="text-align: justify;">After a delightful Twin Health BBQ Summer Party on July 21st at Half Moon Bay, I embarked on a thrilling 3-day road trip to Oregon and California, aiming to explore the tallest trees on Earth. The journey included visits to Redding, Crater Lake, Lassen Volcanic Park, and Redwood National Park.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrBz_F-MQodLqSM_2sMyw8ul4BVReSz74xTMB3wwmTBG23FYilaarhKXWIXSJSCiWI2crkr5Ub7Slk1gQ2loEFuvBYdtfJqxpbMlYXX7qGVoGcKx-2Cg19UcK44u9lFEWhzus_4l2wPZoyoWqTKMjcpXC_7nliQ0LLz0Q4gANx6471MWtrx4POA/s2048/sundial-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOrBz_F-MQodLqSM_2sMyw8ul4BVReSz74xTMB3wwmTBG23FYilaarhKXWIXSJSCiWI2crkr5Ub7Slk1gQ2loEFuvBYdtfJqxpbMlYXX7qGVoGcKx-2Cg19UcK44u9lFEWhzus_4l2wPZoyoWqTKMjcpXC_7nliQ0LLz0Q4gANx6471MWtrx4POA/s320/sundial-1.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">The expedition began with a leisurely stroll across the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay in Redding, setting the tone for the adventure ahead. The following day involved detours to the Klamath Fort Museum and a visit to Lassen Volcanic Park, but the highlight was reuniting with the breathtaking Crater Lake. Its deep blue waters and vastness left a profound impression, and the lake's significance as one of the world's deepest was noted - 9th overall but 3rd if measured by average depth.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeh1E0Q-rOnVehl_dyLMuRO0XFNBxWKpwsvj6_0qnynsuKA5molwW3UZssl4JC3MdJsDzxwrmTysP5ChXRDaZ0ljjmJViwviyzPKtoWTkJUlQukGOjNZY8DHP6FKPHQ8iOkndRDkNbONPD5ZovFBtqat1ICCx154SDdsTbtG7usEwftNqR_nt3Jg/s2048/lassen-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeh1E0Q-rOnVehl_dyLMuRO0XFNBxWKpwsvj6_0qnynsuKA5molwW3UZssl4JC3MdJsDzxwrmTysP5ChXRDaZ0ljjmJViwviyzPKtoWTkJUlQukGOjNZY8DHP6FKPHQ8iOkndRDkNbONPD5ZovFBtqat1ICCx154SDdsTbtG7usEwftNqR_nt3Jg/s320/lassen-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkJUpnWxubw2Ii52kC7Xp0WKlBPwFhMl2MMQWIL8wQi9kaHs5cIJ24HqCnFDZkmySG1JS5viD8Vv3yPqY0kr3GTXsFuFR2dQqJ0xbRO1Eg8KwK5top06u2rKv1YLURTDvBzTvWN4t2z1aRC3LEUVAcrp4x1ch0KwvpOfz8eMfeLvoyKuo8ypu4g/s2048/crater-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkJUpnWxubw2Ii52kC7Xp0WKlBPwFhMl2MMQWIL8wQi9kaHs5cIJ24HqCnFDZkmySG1JS5viD8Vv3yPqY0kr3GTXsFuFR2dQqJ0xbRO1Eg8KwK5top06u2rKv1YLURTDvBzTvWN4t2z1aRC3LEUVAcrp4x1ch0KwvpOfz8eMfeLvoyKuo8ypu4g/s320/crater-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gr97gvxW6-yDQseirj--7p1P6MynwAEJ78GsG-kdGA2ur2kUJFOvTGsMPAXxaMDCc3JTeJ5W-YOUHX9jkFYQ-8YVMJUBwAoVsJ-sz0ZD2NPiHzGqa8TOlBSKPdIxF7ZUtKWx9VNbjAGnjvDFuGmpCn9o8S6tRdfdQkYMPciUYFhNjOdxi_AhsQ/s2048/crater-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gr97gvxW6-yDQseirj--7p1P6MynwAEJ78GsG-kdGA2ur2kUJFOvTGsMPAXxaMDCc3JTeJ5W-YOUHX9jkFYQ-8YVMJUBwAoVsJ-sz0ZD2NPiHzGqa8TOlBSKPdIxF7ZUtKWx9VNbjAGnjvDFuGmpCn9o8S6tRdfdQkYMPciUYFhNjOdxi_AhsQ/s320/crater-2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGB_JZM30Ot1h6x_yhytE3wX4aN87XVIEJBR7rI5f6Eted0Zg0TIrNuyjbOG_x3Cs4FKjBYFH57QiuShA8tB5dUKKCPyHOIEZ7TTJYLnVlBa8dSRbF1zYnOXh6s7PjWlLIDq5t1IuJ_NbAyURYEcr75eVg37DeGslqsVuR2iBKyQ4QGEIz_NPgSQ/s2048/shasta-dam.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGB_JZM30Ot1h6x_yhytE3wX4aN87XVIEJBR7rI5f6Eted0Zg0TIrNuyjbOG_x3Cs4FKjBYFH57QiuShA8tB5dUKKCPyHOIEZ7TTJYLnVlBa8dSRbF1zYnOXh6s7PjWlLIDq5t1IuJ_NbAyURYEcr75eVg37DeGslqsVuR2iBKyQ4QGEIz_NPgSQ/s320/shasta-dam.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The road trip also included encounters with Mount Shasta, the impressive Shasta Dam, and a return to the Sundial Bridge. The final day brought a rendezvous with the towering giants of Redwood National Park, particularly the awe-inspiring Trees of Mystery. The Avenue of the Giants provided a humbling path through these ancient trees. I was delighted to see the elks just beside my car while driving back through Elk Meadow Cabin where we visited several times in the past.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLj0RfNbC2k6krm7yGIVlumxs07GfKcZLkiaIFzvycYx18LczroqSveiVfsOR5xWG3Sq9sxPyF_4tR7tGBVgRg-j_b2dEiJIxk5yc1LVCwhQFNmEDSbCtsKfdYxpXxfSkZ4mNJd2dMbqzlb9A00AncnJO6yIwWhIdGCcDdNuXl6G23vm3WU1-7Q/s2048/trees-of-mystery-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLj0RfNbC2k6krm7yGIVlumxs07GfKcZLkiaIFzvycYx18LczroqSveiVfsOR5xWG3Sq9sxPyF_4tR7tGBVgRg-j_b2dEiJIxk5yc1LVCwhQFNmEDSbCtsKfdYxpXxfSkZ4mNJd2dMbqzlb9A00AncnJO6yIwWhIdGCcDdNuXl6G23vm3WU1-7Q/s320/trees-of-mystery-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefjuk-Lk6tv65gqb8BU0PZ0sFyyDZLO9bN5x3zRDvPTliCjIiLmBXlD8FzD87n2W51EszA35FYFRllm5BUb95dyoT8YIzz3RpsJkUCR-aC_q6bNG-9VugXHvSyHtw3i9W045AnkmJ7FFUi8ynWM3bOhd0lUwLR55c1cjw8mlb7c2BbD_fzmGojA/s2048/trees-of-mystery-2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefjuk-Lk6tv65gqb8BU0PZ0sFyyDZLO9bN5x3zRDvPTliCjIiLmBXlD8FzD87n2W51EszA35FYFRllm5BUb95dyoT8YIzz3RpsJkUCR-aC_q6bNG-9VugXHvSyHtw3i9W045AnkmJ7FFUi8ynWM3bOhd0lUwLR55c1cjw8mlb7c2BbD_fzmGojA/s320/trees-of-mystery-2.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJC_TX7wP0o486zh0FdQpivqdXInueJTa8_7ft1sg5tTBy8tYRL8_6aEMoyblRz_wQHBCeTtPJQBXor-EoxCPo1xaQVddkkbM-IfJ0klWEAkXpMr4uxLG2HqZiR5OwAbEpQJo5MojII_nbzlXfcB6VdKzPJtcIOsOkOMvG1-3weGMAwIHNtWHDA/s2048/trees-of-mystery-3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJC_TX7wP0o486zh0FdQpivqdXInueJTa8_7ft1sg5tTBy8tYRL8_6aEMoyblRz_wQHBCeTtPJQBXor-EoxCPo1xaQVddkkbM-IfJ0klWEAkXpMr4uxLG2HqZiR5OwAbEpQJo5MojII_nbzlXfcB6VdKzPJtcIOsOkOMvG1-3weGMAwIHNtWHDA/s320/trees-of-mystery-3.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSI-NQZOJqt2kehejoSpq_aVQWPyzFnp1WUneSjzIqaU2lR7n_wvBqIGsZADt_MTrLksxLMTot07LugCZEhDVKDPmmq-wvbfw03_OYI9L4E5WywPZ0wvTVVM1NHLd-E8jGI2aQ52C7n2i7O5P1TXo3TFJJnJkuXZ6UyCwFvtsuDn4zTNPS10iYA/s2048/trees-of-mystery-4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSI-NQZOJqt2kehejoSpq_aVQWPyzFnp1WUneSjzIqaU2lR7n_wvBqIGsZADt_MTrLksxLMTot07LugCZEhDVKDPmmq-wvbfw03_OYI9L4E5WywPZ0wvTVVM1NHLd-E8jGI2aQ52C7n2i7O5P1TXo3TFJJnJkuXZ6UyCwFvtsuDn4zTNPS10iYA/s320/trees-of-mystery-4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="text-align: justify;">The journey included a reflection on the extraordinary beauty of Crater Lake and the grandeur of the redwoods. I visited all of these in the past but this time after a long gap. The experience underscored the importance of preserving these natural wonders for future generations, leaving a lasting sense of inspiration and anticipation for future encounters with nature's greatness.</span></div>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-61001611161298929742023-07-19T21:47:00.014-07:002023-07-28T07:42:25.906-07:00Meeting of Alphas - Kenya Trip 2022<p style="text-align: justify;">MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE - GRASSLANDS - DAWN</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7E9-slIXvY0SuVuVNpGe-GS4Qp61JxpZ89VzarQtWIfOd9cwfBlLAmHsjgvAVj8UFOrzumpLa0nLjJGWHdcF84J4IlGcd3RBnFRhKX1INMfBcyW18DS6O9iAST_qRt2uFW0bUQQKO2Jlyoy4K0pC6SaRPzqS4H1mi6bsSbdnrO9JT2nx7A0IzQ/s2048/ashik-fb-profile.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2047" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7E9-slIXvY0SuVuVNpGe-GS4Qp61JxpZ89VzarQtWIfOd9cwfBlLAmHsjgvAVj8UFOrzumpLa0nLjJGWHdcF84J4IlGcd3RBnFRhKX1INMfBcyW18DS6O9iAST_qRt2uFW0bUQQKO2Jlyoy4K0pC6SaRPzqS4H1mi6bsSbdnrO9JT2nx7A0IzQ/w214-h214/ashik-fb-profile.jpeg" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF5QBPNeQyL78fI7B2N6OHG1YJ6ibiNd7YJU9j5loTsB9Trp5pHLaK-s2-mIsYtMbzc3FeCgeGRBjkJSGuTOeDHpH9gCT8U-wO_J7-DnWwGa884yTXQvZ_nnwa37wPH2Hk8_dUtYyjgUo0qD_0YMLjW76Gjjsmuu7SBK0bWw30U_LiR3IIA3BnnA/s414/lion-2.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="414" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF5QBPNeQyL78fI7B2N6OHG1YJ6ibiNd7YJU9j5loTsB9Trp5pHLaK-s2-mIsYtMbzc3FeCgeGRBjkJSGuTOeDHpH9gCT8U-wO_J7-DnWwGa884yTXQvZ_nnwa37wPH2Hk8_dUtYyjgUo0qD_0YMLjW76Gjjsmuu7SBK0bWw30U_LiR3IIA3BnnA/s320/lion-2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I along with my family and friends were surveying the beautiful landscape of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya in two land rovers. Our drivers took us to a lion family consisting of 22 members, 3 of those are male lions, 8 female and the rest are cubs. From the distance, the magnificent male lions with a powerful, majestic mane emerge, exuding an air of authority and strength. One of those just stopped in front of our cars. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I was murmuring - <i>What a stunning creature!</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The lion catches my scent and becomes intrigued, gracefully turning his head towards me just from 5 feet away. My heart races as I realize the significance of this encounter. He is no ordinary lion; he, too, is an alpha, ruler of his own world.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The lion starts with a low growl - <i>Who dares to venture into my domain?</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Me (calmly) - <i>I come in peace. I mean no harm to your realm, great lion.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The lion looks at me with a combination of caution and curiosity, recognizing the power emanating from my presence. He nods - <i>You are unlike the others who have come here before. Your aura speaks of authority and strength.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Me (respectful) - <i>As yours does, noble lion. We are both leaders, alpha beings in our own right.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The lion locks eyes with me, a head-to-head eye fight of sorts, where neither of us backs down. The intensity in the air is palpable, each acknowledging the other's dominance and power.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lion (grudgingly) - <i>I sense no malice in you. Perhaps we are not meant to be enemies.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Me (agreeing) - <i>Indeed. We share this land, and it is not my intention to challenge your rule.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lion (relaxed) - <i>Nor mine to challenge yours.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A sense of understanding passes between me and the lion, a mutual respect for each other's strength and territory.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Me (smiling) - <i>Perhaps, as leaders, we can learn from one another.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lion (intrigued) - <i>Indeed. The ways of the human world and the wilderness differ, but there may be wisdom in both.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I and the lion continue to share a moment, the tension of the initial encounter now transformed into a mutual appreciation for each other's roles.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lion (raising his head) - <i>I bid you safe passage through my realm, alpha of your world.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Me (nods) - <i>And I, too, wish you peace and prosperity, noble ruler of the wild.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">As the sun sets on the horizon, I and the lion part ways, each knowing that though your worlds are different, there is a shared understanding and respect for the power that lies within both of you. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-67627259303037593462023-07-17T09:36:00.006-07:002023-08-06T10:26:37.888-07:00Embracing the Unexpected: A Memorable Father-Son Adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Life has a way of surprising us with incredible adventures, even when we least expect it. Recently, as I dropped off my son, Ahyan Zaman, in Los Angeles, little did I know that our journey would take a detour leading to unforgettable experiences.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDom8H2WEL7Qxmmt6MHw2SPbjYlinPSrIDzcpJ009Fx3D0liP6eu-dgLU6UTn99cd-8maMtCyR6zh9eeaVsG1By57RO3-5n_iDQIJiohWjdkJ1UvdnCKny5OVtmhFdctraXX4SZaICQHoeAT9E4k4otwi3oytHTGNk3TxkDyE7PQPHOMblyukr0w/s1280/sherman1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDom8H2WEL7Qxmmt6MHw2SPbjYlinPSrIDzcpJ009Fx3D0liP6eu-dgLU6UTn99cd-8maMtCyR6zh9eeaVsG1By57RO3-5n_iDQIJiohWjdkJ1UvdnCKny5OVtmhFdctraXX4SZaICQHoeAT9E4k4otwi3oytHTGNk3TxkDyE7PQPHOMblyukr0w/s320/sherman1.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJF3Tz_hg1FMnZOIjqUuCojfSDnOFheFjnTMdx4i8ZXmk4J6aMTCmqFE-Hd5309nxok2lh7868BS3xbx2AeHrYOhPqPgPd_oKs2DWz1dkx81VYNMnKa8anFIStMciD6ad3-2NjvvJ3jsoFVbg9eiuylVxmjKC1qSNJDdrLmpughLqiysFlAWsniQ/s2048/sherman2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJF3Tz_hg1FMnZOIjqUuCojfSDnOFheFjnTMdx4i8ZXmk4J6aMTCmqFE-Hd5309nxok2lh7868BS3xbx2AeHrYOhPqPgPd_oKs2DWz1dkx81VYNMnKa8anFIStMciD6ad3-2NjvvJ3jsoFVbg9eiuylVxmjKC1qSNJDdrLmpughLqiysFlAWsniQ/s320/sherman2.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Our first stop was Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park, where we were eager to witness the awe-inspiring General Sherman Tree. As the largest living tree in the world in terms of volume, its towering presence at 275 feet tall with a diameter of 36 feet and an age of 2200 to 2700 years left us in awe of nature's wonders.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAq_067sckUpcsnVuv141eSzOl7SQ5KObYVSTBFnVHjTK4Gd1MnrymbEvQhRgwbA-G9_t1TiXU0HTXX-Mstlae_pmfaN-uAOwp_UIWMO4JxvdqgvhklZoJZ6KTPx3xqKwHV4Meuno5QkVpgq7RPR6fewPKXipntH9Rnn49Zibza9vhEtT_nTCj2Q/s2048/sherman3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAq_067sckUpcsnVuv141eSzOl7SQ5KObYVSTBFnVHjTK4Gd1MnrymbEvQhRgwbA-G9_t1TiXU0HTXX-Mstlae_pmfaN-uAOwp_UIWMO4JxvdqgvhklZoJZ6KTPx3xqKwHV4Meuno5QkVpgq7RPR6fewPKXipntH9Rnn49Zibza9vhEtT_nTCj2Q/s320/sherman3.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Continuing towards the Giant Forest, we encountered an even more astonishing sight - bears! Not just once, but twice, we had the incredible opportunity to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, a moment that etched itself into our hearts forever.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEias8hoeDABezkvhmIigvNnzZmtK3qGQUe2YfQbQmkdQQsjxNZFjhpQB-_bpOHSMhU1n7dciKcR3SQzNJujWKfxUDmNjIWERMPLLR6kirvr-8SZBxY4rNqhUx2Hxun7Phg7Fdl140wwluO-UZLeOZV9uxDC2YlvaQne_KAeJVC4w-1ivlQg4u4O9w/s2048/sherman4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEias8hoeDABezkvhmIigvNnzZmtK3qGQUe2YfQbQmkdQQsjxNZFjhpQB-_bpOHSMhU1n7dciKcR3SQzNJujWKfxUDmNjIWERMPLLR6kirvr-8SZBxY4rNqhUx2Hxun7Phg7Fdl140wwluO-UZLeOZV9uxDC2YlvaQne_KAeJVC4w-1ivlQg4u4O9w/s320/sherman4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>However, our adventure took an unexpected turn when we faced a flat tire situation near Bakersfield. Nevertheless, we quickly contacted AAA roadside assistance, and they efficiently helped us replace the flat tire with the spare one, allowing us to resume our journey.</div><div><br /></div><div>To ensure a smooth ride for the rest of the trip, Ahyan found a 24/7 mobile auto mechanic shop where we acquired a new tire for our rental car, a Dodge Charger. With our vehicle back in top shape, we headed to Kasturi in Los Angeles for a delightful dinner, cherishing the flavors and toasting to the spirit of adventure that had filled our day.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWzUNU5eBMVRnsFdXdmGdOBLFOAupAXbwVXF2B4bYgv0wImDIM3g0jy8T126pct9YdF9Aynxpam6GFP6-8Mg0FqvnyawTGFW-4_VTtxgWYHvJCBrl3yLzVGxh0yBQQ7A6kyyghgvHtBIROrRM-QvCve_t2zapFEm8A7fKwEKBuQYJqYxh7fQ42w/s4032/IMG_5004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWzUNU5eBMVRnsFdXdmGdOBLFOAupAXbwVXF2B4bYgv0wImDIM3g0jy8T126pct9YdF9Aynxpam6GFP6-8Mg0FqvnyawTGFW-4_VTtxgWYHvJCBrl3yLzVGxh0yBQQ7A6kyyghgvHtBIROrRM-QvCve_t2zapFEm8A7fKwEKBuQYJqYxh7fQ42w/s320/IMG_5004.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The surprises didn't end there, as I had a wonderful reunion with my friend Chandru, who lives near LA. We met in a cozy coffee shop and delved into discussions about AI, chess, theatre, Marqeta, Twin Health, and more. It was a delightful encounter that added an extra touch of joy to our already exciting day.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbxEiaTJhk0b9aBXXBxN5LUba5CtJzRCgiwidij9tgv0te859miODwOZLWDDmWFT1vBS44Kk5Fw1lkwGdp-LjdViLzfXEGpCi4Frb-PJ2h4oFDKZrXTN1vzk6jPWfNqvj4jcomdu3mAhTMeiLtDBqR5cRyyWeV-Tb6Gs4MvzpX-nSK-cvXmUfCQ/s1280/griffith.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbxEiaTJhk0b9aBXXBxN5LUba5CtJzRCgiwidij9tgv0te859miODwOZLWDDmWFT1vBS44Kk5Fw1lkwGdp-LjdViLzfXEGpCi4Frb-PJ2h4oFDKZrXTN1vzk6jPWfNqvj4jcomdu3mAhTMeiLtDBqR5cRyyWeV-Tb6Gs4MvzpX-nSK-cvXmUfCQ/s320/griffith.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>From there we went to Aladin Sweets for lunch and then visited Griffith Observatory. We didn't have enough time in hand to attend the planetarium show which I plan to cover in another trip.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Fnb0ot7p53J7BCduXtYAfUH_mqQ5a2vbBEU9tid-Z0R7mXZQAro0Jzx9eNqU-JvX9_Dh-2iivdZ_jaFURmiQPP9_fudvu6jh3ye5nwndB4he6di6toWCsd1xemfqdS-KNBNNzY0P5EuWfWm3Mx_EzNW9AOdqKCktD4XsEMnrnN4X-26wcxk9tA/s1280/ucla.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Fnb0ot7p53J7BCduXtYAfUH_mqQ5a2vbBEU9tid-Z0R7mXZQAro0Jzx9eNqU-JvX9_Dh-2iivdZ_jaFURmiQPP9_fudvu6jh3ye5nwndB4he6di6toWCsd1xemfqdS-KNBNNzY0P5EuWfWm3Mx_EzNW9AOdqKCktD4XsEMnrnN4X-26wcxk9tA/s320/ucla.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Later, after dropping Ahyan off at the UCLA Sproul Hall for his theatre performance summer course, I made my way back to Fremont. Despite the long day, the memories we created together were more than worth it.</div><div><br /></div><div>With my wife and daughter on a separate journey in Malaysia with my mother-in-law, this impromptu father-son adventure was a cherished opportunity for bonding and creating lasting memories.</div><div><br /></div><div>Life's unexpected turns often lead to the most extraordinary experiences. So, the next time you find yourself on a journey, be open to detours and embrace the surprises that come your way. You never know when you'll stumble upon an adventure of a lifetime!</div></div>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-60667651935247764272023-07-01T11:46:00.003-07:002023-07-01T17:09:57.568-07:00A Rollercoaster of Events: Car Theft, Recovery, and another Epic Road Trip<p style="text-align: justify;">The past couple of weeks have been nothing short of eventful for me. It all started with the shocking theft of my beloved Honda Accord, a car I've cherished since 2009. Little did I know that the decision to install LoJack, a vehicle tracking system, would play a crucial role in the eventual recovery of my stolen car. As fate would have it, amidst this turmoil, my nephew Iram arrived from Toronto, and together we embarked on an unforgettable 2000-mile road trip along the captivating West Coast. Additionally, we celebrated Eid Ul Adha by participating in Qurbani rituals both at home in Dhaka and here in the Bay Area. Join me as I recount this rollercoaster of events.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With a heavy heart, I discovered that my Honda Accord had been stolen from right in front of my house. A recent similar incident involving my neighbor's car heightened our suspicions. I promptly reported the theft to the police, harboring little hope of ever seeing my car again. However, the memory of the LoJack device installed at Fremont Autowest Honda came to mind. Determined to explore all options, I visited the dealership, where I was directed to contact LoJack's customer service. The police added my car to the national stolen car database and remotely activated the LoJack device, which emitted signals within a 3 to 5-mile radius.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWSm2c9o-11deA076Swd6R-uCrExJNRk9dOfjXf0pOSvgzB1JURzjjcjVGOlepqthapRJj5lx-j1QFN9uEvCZuyHs4k-WQLvLr45UatCZxn0EhD0t-7wvbNpqbclSdqFQlsL2FbEJfHwOHB1ZgCcbPVmJMYkxW1z7z133136zSLntRpFw-PpNETQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWSm2c9o-11deA076Swd6R-uCrExJNRk9dOfjXf0pOSvgzB1JURzjjcjVGOlepqthapRJj5lx-j1QFN9uEvCZuyHs4k-WQLvLr45UatCZxn0EhD0t-7wvbNpqbclSdqFQlsL2FbEJfHwOHB1ZgCcbPVmJMYkxW1z7z133136zSLntRpFw-PpNETQ" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Against all odds, just past midnight, I received a phone call from the police informing me that my stolen car had been located. Accompanied by my wife, Shusmita, and armed with the spare key, I rushed to the scene. To my relief, my car was unharmed, parked on a dimly lit street surrounded by other vehicles, some bearing the scars of previous thefts. Grateful and humbled by this fortunate turn of events, I extended my thanks to both the higher powers and the Fremont Police Department for their swift and efficient work in recovering my car within 24 hours.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Coinciding with the turbulent car theft incident, my nephew Iram arrived from Toronto, infusing the atmosphere with excitement and adventure. Undeterred by recent events, we embarked on a breathtaking 2000-mile road trip along the West Coast. Our journey took us through iconic destinations such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon West Rim with its awe-inspiring Skywalk, the magnificent Hoover Dam, and the mesmerizing Death Valley's Badwater Basin. The trip offered us unforgettable sights, experiences, and quality time together, creating memories that will last a lifetime.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCd8tBjvC_dQ8fas0tiiExXB3-0dgHIYqtOfsKtoErdM0lZlJUrNVqfWdcJOW3Hl1m0eYCOa1pHE391DgY7hZn6SeY2nwyrXLJzKvyCufp_5hRgs8PvJbWZC3x0W9kncRdcnZmGJ-ivMgscxq36OikPXixlHyL_WAhTtct8wwDO2yIwsQZ5wSIDQ/s2048/badwater.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCd8tBjvC_dQ8fas0tiiExXB3-0dgHIYqtOfsKtoErdM0lZlJUrNVqfWdcJOW3Hl1m0eYCOa1pHE391DgY7hZn6SeY2nwyrXLJzKvyCufp_5hRgs8PvJbWZC3x0W9kncRdcnZmGJ-ivMgscxq36OikPXixlHyL_WAhTtct8wwDO2yIwsQZ5wSIDQ/s320/badwater.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWnfDgED07F_ELvLw8ry-IpaOcyvdviSWQ9gqkDTuY7bqeORvSS5ICpJoKuyKCVD1Fi_ZFmXZ0_GrAQWo_DsaWVkPvog1uX-fO3qOs9gf_C73w6eY24iuzOaMyAjRFLh0g3DBLgWy2PH6Yl8ewK5H2B41iN2qNrm0Gym__UmiQRt3w2dJQ6xgCVQ/s2048/hoover-dam.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWnfDgED07F_ELvLw8ry-IpaOcyvdviSWQ9gqkDTuY7bqeORvSS5ICpJoKuyKCVD1Fi_ZFmXZ0_GrAQWo_DsaWVkPvog1uX-fO3qOs9gf_C73w6eY24iuzOaMyAjRFLh0g3DBLgWy2PH6Yl8ewK5H2B41iN2qNrm0Gym__UmiQRt3w2dJQ6xgCVQ/s320/hoover-dam.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgfp5hAQm8XsRt8MwnuCXghuuG6mn2sDN-OSdSaQ8YBGStmmZeYTbjoZn0fgrsaAEW5J4u4apUUIc65uLvRqpwACkPp4sw1EkNJdoL2H_zg0iKrTQFMHkBg1rySQ4OhBWHl4L-SkBuiutZyHtJTz9ZLqKTJEzYUswQ-P_CjPcGXATlScDJBWt5w/s2048/las-vegas-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgfp5hAQm8XsRt8MwnuCXghuuG6mn2sDN-OSdSaQ8YBGStmmZeYTbjoZn0fgrsaAEW5J4u4apUUIc65uLvRqpwACkPp4sw1EkNJdoL2H_zg0iKrTQFMHkBg1rySQ4OhBWHl4L-SkBuiutZyHtJTz9ZLqKTJEzYUswQ-P_CjPcGXATlScDJBWt5w/s320/las-vegas-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4yoRY6SeaAcWKDN3HpqSZ2klj-4yT-v_uM5cqni0PtGWkSb459BkI9b1wvtF8MKR8YaIOLcy4_oC1r4k1nY6okGocHdxw5tk77Hgr8SKuhFxVS8ERluEFNeo16AMDzr-LkdzDmFJNy0VIOtD5HyRzPe2RTfZANfhSGX8926De8Cv8A8dBzP06g/s2048/las-vegas-2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4yoRY6SeaAcWKDN3HpqSZ2klj-4yT-v_uM5cqni0PtGWkSb459BkI9b1wvtF8MKR8YaIOLcy4_oC1r4k1nY6okGocHdxw5tk77Hgr8SKuhFxVS8ERluEFNeo16AMDzr-LkdzDmFJNy0VIOtD5HyRzPe2RTfZANfhSGX8926De8Cv8A8dBzP06g/s320/las-vegas-2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUCZTe50iAql4cBx38B9LwL-oX2kqIaVjzHsmhTS7Y1bomBscfToX632d2oiKwEP4D_Hu-e0evwZAgYg8OvfDXUXv1QB5NNb55i40k5AR1aJxQSa63iuK6nIJwHd_F4UsT6vepFqnvUZe6SJWJdqYnrcHRKKw8yJQ7bdZAazSPMDNYr_feHVGIg/s2048/las-vegas-3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUCZTe50iAql4cBx38B9LwL-oX2kqIaVjzHsmhTS7Y1bomBscfToX632d2oiKwEP4D_Hu-e0evwZAgYg8OvfDXUXv1QB5NNb55i40k5AR1aJxQSa63iuK6nIJwHd_F4UsT6vepFqnvUZe6SJWJdqYnrcHRKKw8yJQ7bdZAazSPMDNYr_feHVGIg/s320/las-vegas-3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">While immersed in the whirlwind of events, we were also fortunate to celebrate Eid Ul Adha, an important religious occasion, both at home in Dhaka and in the Bay Area. Demonstrating our commitment to tradition and community, we arranged for Qurbani, the ritual sacrifice of a cow in Dhaka, and two goats in the Bay Area. These acts of devotion and charity allowed us to connect with our cultural roots and share in the joy of the festival. On the other hand. Suhaila is performing in Ohlone college the musical show "Madagaskar" for 3 days. And it turns out to be by birthday today.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozP1IYAARsieDaLC2wXNGEyZfH4jkJcT_yswuuwqBlR0fWFTHsOsbta1vtr7Tf-4tOZjIy_zDcTtI0h4Nvl_CZrcJz5TkjMdnzUF6g_1Qf6MzDH1ev5b99hOsjBnyHHnz6tEsg4I-8BmyGnhthnZocKXtfRP6mrJfe0oKjEbW5OPRu_uRUBMBYQ/s2048/madagaskar-suha.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozP1IYAARsieDaLC2wXNGEyZfH4jkJcT_yswuuwqBlR0fWFTHsOsbta1vtr7Tf-4tOZjIy_zDcTtI0h4Nvl_CZrcJz5TkjMdnzUF6g_1Qf6MzDH1ev5b99hOsjBnyHHnz6tEsg4I-8BmyGnhthnZocKXtfRP6mrJfe0oKjEbW5OPRu_uRUBMBYQ/s320/madagaskar-suha.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4L2uxkuh2KiyOTqIErZfs6-Sg09UE1FTYXMVPePPGfb5BiejR0cvNLQ8awjKcK_0tapMFopn3XT9b1-4RWaKKSDom0nt-PN3NFIRWDev1KLHuz4HiQ52irl0qjDNKS51RJ7p5ws7H3Pp-xTQWs1HTnBPgFC3xiLV4SAI8EbPeUOn0_PdCzvLbcQ/s1512/eid.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4L2uxkuh2KiyOTqIErZfs6-Sg09UE1FTYXMVPePPGfb5BiejR0cvNLQ8awjKcK_0tapMFopn3XT9b1-4RWaKKSDom0nt-PN3NFIRWDev1KLHuz4HiQ52irl0qjDNKS51RJ7p5ws7H3Pp-xTQWs1HTnBPgFC3xiLV4SAI8EbPeUOn0_PdCzvLbcQ/s320/eid.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">These past few weeks have been a true testament to the unpredictable nature of life. From the shocking theft of my car to its miraculous recovery with the help of the LoJack device, it was a time of intense emotions and gratitude. Amidst these events, my nephew Iram's visit and the subsequent road trip added a much-needed dose of adventure and joy. Furthermore, the celebration of Eid Ul Adha allowed us to embrace our cultural traditions and foster a sense of community. </p>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-69130220404075142702023-05-23T11:06:00.006-07:002023-05-23T11:06:54.905-07:00Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD<p><span style="text-align: justify;">I, hereby, declare war against four horsemen of chronic diseases -</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><b style="text-align: justify;">Cancer</b><span style="text-align: justify;">,</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><b style="text-align: justify;">Cardiovascular Diseases</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">(heart diseases),</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><b style="text-align: justify;">Type 2 Diabetes</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">(I am already a pre-diabetic patient) and Neurological Degenerative Disease like</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><b style="text-align: justify;">Alzheimer’s</b><span style="text-align: justify;">. This declaration stems from reading a new book that came out in March named</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Outlive-Science-Art-Longevity/dp/B0B64WL9PK/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">by Peter Attia, MD. I finished it a few weeks ago and found it very relevant as I have been working on the mission of solving root cause of chronic diseases in an AI-first health tech startup</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><a href="https://www.usa.twinhealth.com/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Twin Health</a><span style="text-align: justify;">.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPnq5Q2CuPK5at263Yj4nHnvPwr2dEKxK2MM-z7nkyqtHfZ6BvHJnnwf8_OtV1FO2YSjZL1K70kGqTSNxdX8pqIn_bt7KdRT6VT4ihzmyQdyXrM3wohpHU8IS-nLbd6q8Q1koIwF-72aRc1VaATU5SJhY4p6BzW5dIkt6Dj-P8CDga_HOihPmUBYA/s500/outlive.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPnq5Q2CuPK5at263Yj4nHnvPwr2dEKxK2MM-z7nkyqtHfZ6BvHJnnwf8_OtV1FO2YSjZL1K70kGqTSNxdX8pqIn_bt7KdRT6VT4ihzmyQdyXrM3wohpHU8IS-nLbd6q8Q1koIwF-72aRc1VaATU5SJhY4p6BzW5dIkt6Dj-P8CDga_HOihPmUBYA/s320/outlive.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="text-align: justify;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this book the author suggests <b><i>longevity = function (lifespan, healthspan)</i></b> and thus emphasizing that it's not good enough to live long (lifespan) but we also need to focus on living well (healthspan). One without the other, long lifespan with poor healthspan or short lifespan with rich healthspan, isn’t what most people want. The idea is to build a strategy to prevent chronic diseases instead of treating them after their onset. In other words, the author wants to focus our thoughts around slow death rather than fast death that are caused by accidents, injuries, and infectious diseases. Healthspan, in its most distilled form, is about preserving three elements of life as long as possible: </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li><b>Brain</b> - namely, how long can you preserve cognition (i.e., executive function, processing speed, short-term memory)</li><li><b>Body</b> - specifically, how long can you maintain muscle mass, functional movement and strength, flexibility, and freedom from pain</li><li><b>Spirit</b> - how robust is your social support network and your sense of purpose</li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2XK-Q9LmyLD1QRHXjAZBUGsegJ63q6T7IH8Mr24FD1QnEL6KvrQ0tQSUt8xCsdZFqHJhDGdgCEopjAJFRMI0F4Da5Y9WI6XFEzbTi4Dofzkz-RHjp9zLyTPPqQ3YEf7paeHq0iDk_grdPzZXBHuT0ruxOOr9XyLzdJQ4ZDfvmMEAz7_5qPYJVPWq9/s1200/healthspan.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="1200" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2XK-Q9LmyLD1QRHXjAZBUGsegJ63q6T7IH8Mr24FD1QnEL6KvrQ0tQSUt8xCsdZFqHJhDGdgCEopjAJFRMI0F4Da5Y9WI6XFEzbTi4Dofzkz-RHjp9zLyTPPqQ3YEf7paeHq0iDk_grdPzZXBHuT0ruxOOr9XyLzdJQ4ZDfvmMEAz7_5qPYJVPWq9/w640-h306/healthspan.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Over the years, medicine has undergone significant transformations. The era of Hippocrates marked <b>Medicine 1.0</b>, which acknowledged that nature, and not the gods, was responsible for causing diseases. In <b>Medicine 2.0</b>, researchers began experimenting and testing hypotheses to develop cures. This approach primarily focused on the germ theory and treating diseases to avoid or reduce the risk of fast death. Although it increased lifespan, it did not prioritize health span. <b>Medicine 3.0</b>, on the other hand, prioritizes preventing the root cause of diseases and maintaining health span, rather than just treating them. This approach highlights the importance of lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and stress reduction to prevent chronic diseases.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>The process of regulating blood glucose levels within a healthy range is known as <b>Glucose Homeostasis</b>. The A1C blood test is utilized to determine the average blood glucose level over the past two to three months. An A1C level of <b>5.1%</b> indicates a normal blood glucose level of <b>100 mg/dL</b>, whereas a level of <b>6.5%</b> or greater indicates a diabetic blood glucose level of <b>140 mg/dL</b>.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In addition, the author discusses the difficulties of conducting long-term experiments on a large scale, which is why <b>Mendelian Randomization</b> is often preferred in many medical studies. Mendelian Randomization is a methodology employed to investigate the causal association between a risk factor and a disease by analyzing genetic variations that impact the risk factor and assessing their impact on the disease.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While consulting for Dexcom on their innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, the author encountered the <b>Hawthorne Effec</b>t. This is a form of human behavior reactivity in which individuals modify an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Metabolic Syndrome</b> (medsyn) is a group of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Meeting three of the following five criteria indicates signs of medsyn:</div><div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;">High blood pressure - greater than 130/85</li><li style="text-align: justify;">High triglycerides - greater than 150 mg per deciliter</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Low HDL cholesterol - less than 40 mg per deciliter for men and less than 50 for women</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Central Adiposity - weight circumference greater than 40 inches for men and 35 for women</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Elevated fasting glucose - greater than 110 mg per deciliter</li></ol></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To prevent cancer, it is recommended to <b>avoid smoking and maintain metabolic health</b> by exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet. Unfortunately, 77% of the US population does not exercise regularly, which is a significant risk factor for developing chronic diseases. Falls are also a leading cause of death after age 65, and regular exercise can increase muscle mass, reducing the risk of falls.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Incorporating <b>strength training and endurance exercises</b> like hiking with a backpack, cycling, swimming, and boxing can be beneficial for enhancing muscle mass and promoting overall well-being. In terms of nutrition, our understanding is based on either epidemiological or clinical studies. Nonetheless, it is important to note that there is no amount of alcohol consumption that is considered healthy for the body. As a guideline, it is recommended to limit alcohol intake to no more than seven servings per week, with a maximum of two servings per day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Dietary Restriction</b> can be divided into three categories: caloric restriction (CR), dietary restriction (DR), and time restriction (TR). Caloric restriction involves reducing the amount of food intake, while dietary restriction involves limiting the consumption of meat, sugar, and fat. Time restriction involves reducing calorie intake by practicing intermittent or multi-day fasting. Among these three methods, caloric restriction is the most effective but also the most challenging, while time restriction is the latest trend and the easiest to implement.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sleep</b> is critical for overall health, and it is recommended to avoid eating at least three hours before bed. Go to bed with a little bit of hunger, and avoid using electronic devices at least two hours before rest. Spending time in a sauna, hot tub, or taking a shower before bed can also promote relaxation. Avoid doing anything anxiety producing 1 hour before bed, for example, reading work email. The room and bed should be cool, ideally in the mid-60s, and darken the room enough that you can’t see your hand. Sleep 8 hours (preferably 9) before when you need to wake up.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After reading the book, I feel strongly inspired to create a personal plan for preventing or delaying chronic diseases and leading a long, healthy, and joyful life. My grandfather lived up to 105 years, and if it is the will of the universe, I aim to surpass that and live until 106 years old.</div>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-64210212418801730542023-05-15T14:46:00.002-07:002023-05-15T14:56:17.713-07:00Naval Ravikant - 11 Rules For Life (Genius Rules)<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/TmAO9jBqJf4" width="480"></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQezdvSadSaT7GG5XETYZgIIqPIL63-X5ZBdZkkdfE8QZFxZVwA4rpw3HVUaU_dOXjkdbJzkvfWsFdukHLC9-A-7uixpXvqTumY_DHRe4YNkj-0jB4FO_mBuv1epu-r8b-wEHIh4tBFxbcW0M8xsd0B0-VzzCgEI5CxChXzH4k0jGpz-MRC0/s1780/naval-s%2011%20rules%20for%20life.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1780" data-original-width="864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQezdvSadSaT7GG5XETYZgIIqPIL63-X5ZBdZkkdfE8QZFxZVwA4rpw3HVUaU_dOXjkdbJzkvfWsFdukHLC9-A-7uixpXvqTumY_DHRe4YNkj-0jB4FO_mBuv1epu-r8b-wEHIh4tBFxbcW0M8xsd0B0-VzzCgEI5CxChXzH4k0jGpz-MRC0/w310-h640/naval-s%2011%20rules%20for%20life.png" width="310" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-46953556598189768022023-03-20T18:59:00.007-07:002023-03-20T20:01:08.815-07:00From West Coast to East Coast<p style="text-align: justify;">As my younger brother Russel is visiting me in USA for the first time, I took an opportunity to roam around USA with him. First we went to Los Angles-Las Vegas-Grand Canyon Trip and then finished New York-Virginia-Florida trip.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU1uTZf1g9Xj-Oo_z8ebAz98UFXGN-gFWWRD8KDRAksG2CQdZzqHvwQG6ac67IpdXsIsrbdnRAIo1ALPQGAxTQb0us4m7IT3tDz-gmZN7qIb_7nMdTajpRmf5CsI7baECojxS0xacGc801Zb9_eC280T32Nrfyt6PQ2dTIqw0DZZZZZrzMi-k/s2048/333500862_740113447611256_8208188333541704554_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU1uTZf1g9Xj-Oo_z8ebAz98UFXGN-gFWWRD8KDRAksG2CQdZzqHvwQG6ac67IpdXsIsrbdnRAIo1ALPQGAxTQb0us4m7IT3tDz-gmZN7qIb_7nMdTajpRmf5CsI7baECojxS0xacGc801Zb9_eC280T32Nrfyt6PQ2dTIqw0DZZZZZrzMi-k/s320/333500862_740113447611256_8208188333541704554_n.jpeg" width="320" /></a><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_O_iAXoDCativN5_T_PTklMhxjbTLjAIh8BcK2P_K_Ze7iKuYrKBai18qsGhXx8HriSa13M-W51eEsUpw0CMyXorLPedMcwXXPp9Td-1P7KGYYmnvRcOhpYkCu8bbOWGfH-GZ08MXTtop5_wZ1b-WztdSLQtdTBb9NCktBwZLhloOhfa7Wo/s2048/333421203_1943963769329128_7386349829168937960_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_O_iAXoDCativN5_T_PTklMhxjbTLjAIh8BcK2P_K_Ze7iKuYrKBai18qsGhXx8HriSa13M-W51eEsUpw0CMyXorLPedMcwXXPp9Td-1P7KGYYmnvRcOhpYkCu8bbOWGfH-GZ08MXTtop5_wZ1b-WztdSLQtdTBb9NCktBwZLhloOhfa7Wo/s320/333421203_1943963769329128_7386349829168937960_n.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5KspSXUAsIOIXj95gYOf6dW9ogLFzZNcm_-JdETqs2FOKsiXdUgoK-NjUZOmtLWXN5ivUaCtGHADdKDE9zl7kUNPalHuYMU2Loxm869mDjan8POSrLfiJaofHt6fR_Pml0bKF7leoGKWWso2bMaELYaHCbBoGUAaY15mmZ6iYx1ec4DrI7k/s2048/333297927_222545123484434_4230346803490897031_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5KspSXUAsIOIXj95gYOf6dW9ogLFzZNcm_-JdETqs2FOKsiXdUgoK-NjUZOmtLWXN5ivUaCtGHADdKDE9zl7kUNPalHuYMU2Loxm869mDjan8POSrLfiJaofHt6fR_Pml0bKF7leoGKWWso2bMaELYaHCbBoGUAaY15mmZ6iYx1ec4DrI7k/s320/333297927_222545123484434_4230346803490897031_n.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuApViXU2yL_aZiq0lC8WZRwc_X2Q7jvtVCXunNO826ESrx2CcD580i-hkEXmxDc5nGDzdgz5w3aR7GWjb5rAJ0EIRjrD0E-rDH2ykuzhkb9quwfSbyEPTxDr3zp2arbfqVzL-CGAX4Gp9N6bBYIvjN3amH93efYTbK0h0Oc_Eqq1VW2UxSI/s2048/333298695_673540731190913_3143401433732573384_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuApViXU2yL_aZiq0lC8WZRwc_X2Q7jvtVCXunNO826ESrx2CcD580i-hkEXmxDc5nGDzdgz5w3aR7GWjb5rAJ0EIRjrD0E-rDH2ykuzhkb9quwfSbyEPTxDr3zp2arbfqVzL-CGAX4Gp9N6bBYIvjN3amH93efYTbK0h0Oc_Eqq1VW2UxSI/s320/333298695_673540731190913_3143401433732573384_n.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">We first drove Friday afternoon (24th February) to Los Angeles where I have a Holiday Inn Timeshare resort booked for us. We ate dinner at Bangladeshi restaurant </span><i style="text-align: justify;">Aladin Sweets</i><span style="text-align: justify;"> as its open till midnight. We visited <i>Universal Studios</i> Saturday and then had lunch at </span><i style="text-align: justify;">Kasturi</i><span style="text-align: justify;">, another Bangladeshi restaurant. Then we drove to Las Vegas reaching late at night.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg509vEWoZ30-BcO24oUFglO3TSuVqwo5lNLAmbHTekbaEQkgCDw4heyUySlBpzovE9PdnXm5BXtel7nQv4A6uTEDn-c-oY19CuPYZwWBJBr2-J1ifKqHS1-DocP-WD9yXLQY0L0EFuXKMAVe5gF_CUohOW12_AQtrythb8ckqlRHt5ewznmqI/s2480/lv-gc-8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1860" data-original-width="2480" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg509vEWoZ30-BcO24oUFglO3TSuVqwo5lNLAmbHTekbaEQkgCDw4heyUySlBpzovE9PdnXm5BXtel7nQv4A6uTEDn-c-oY19CuPYZwWBJBr2-J1ifKqHS1-DocP-WD9yXLQY0L0EFuXKMAVe5gF_CUohOW12_AQtrythb8ckqlRHt5ewznmqI/s320/lv-gc-8.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPCZH1EqQHlYWdX5NdQ5THvvqFYHzLx2OjovZXG4WHS9yqDDKodykinxUbjUVjrHT_5xsYy74-xRRyvxyUKUCsrG-U1HvhImB2Scq81mH0EtrypyF0T2_PoyX4AsaakM_mh-1AeW5-tldvu1W6CqI_ChPtgi8w6X0p1xNI6bsKxcTgCwt-zQ/s2480/lv-gc-4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1860" data-original-width="2480" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPCZH1EqQHlYWdX5NdQ5THvvqFYHzLx2OjovZXG4WHS9yqDDKodykinxUbjUVjrHT_5xsYy74-xRRyvxyUKUCsrG-U1HvhImB2Scq81mH0EtrypyF0T2_PoyX4AsaakM_mh-1AeW5-tldvu1W6CqI_ChPtgi8w6X0p1xNI6bsKxcTgCwt-zQ/s320/lv-gc-4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRr0Dr4_q5F8pYdOwsEu_PR2W7n17ROefpFYoSLvcygJg_zNxvNudy_EegRwm0EA0yUAmiE3ig7ew0kvYWdJqNkF_jWKGTE1uVex572pt2BFgi1XlphQ1du05OAFTOp60Fzo7gha-FSF8-nQdUD8nKvccGh_kwiC8mvwrORDsdkgHHc5MFmE/s2480/lv-gc-3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1860" data-original-width="2480" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRr0Dr4_q5F8pYdOwsEu_PR2W7n17ROefpFYoSLvcygJg_zNxvNudy_EegRwm0EA0yUAmiE3ig7ew0kvYWdJqNkF_jWKGTE1uVex572pt2BFgi1XlphQ1du05OAFTOp60Fzo7gha-FSF8-nQdUD8nKvccGh_kwiC8mvwrORDsdkgHHc5MFmE/s320/lv-gc-3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5HgDpOiNYO4SwtA4adKK2YNaR2eni9tC51eeM1o_Skj30RAHB91fiuuAMtYtXIylLPwT-9llAXX_G8OdzUad7BaJfrdSPzkJ8ZRlEuzb7eqtbN1wheVt87eryGDsBTHt3mxZh5Bb8dCpMRqZdNWLmWGCl3rka9TNyV3e0G7eB2oTU_D5dl8/s2480/lv-gc-12.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1860" data-original-width="2480" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5HgDpOiNYO4SwtA4adKK2YNaR2eni9tC51eeM1o_Skj30RAHB91fiuuAMtYtXIylLPwT-9llAXX_G8OdzUad7BaJfrdSPzkJ8ZRlEuzb7eqtbN1wheVt87eryGDsBTHt3mxZh5Bb8dCpMRqZdNWLmWGCl3rka9TNyV3e0G7eB2oTU_D5dl8/s320/lv-gc-12.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div>We took a trip from Las Vegas to <i>Grand Canyon West Rim</i>. On the way back we stopped over to see <i>Hoover Dam</i>. We were in a hurry but we made back well ahead of time for <i>The David Copperfield Show</i> in MGM Grand Las Vegas in the evening. We drove back from Las Vegas to Fremont Tuesday (28th February). On the way, we took a detour to Los Angeles to have late lunch in Kasturi.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4nzGl9VY0deg2ML0mhH-we3RmjS2ueHhyrGEmFwukYRbE_1Vpd1aurbOJ85sEil-Ztbaw5llm5ffqH9bOQRQuLr0CCnDz16d-AK9BTW5dldCfTDw_LGjgh20Kqou3ZzUfWtLrHbdx1uHD4PCcods3UFOoljb1A5OwYyMmRvRe4_EQi_R7R-o/s2048/333807172_623374439530434_8743549831011719576_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4nzGl9VY0deg2ML0mhH-we3RmjS2ueHhyrGEmFwukYRbE_1Vpd1aurbOJ85sEil-Ztbaw5llm5ffqH9bOQRQuLr0CCnDz16d-AK9BTW5dldCfTDw_LGjgh20Kqou3ZzUfWtLrHbdx1uHD4PCcods3UFOoljb1A5OwYyMmRvRe4_EQi_R7R-o/s320/333807172_623374439530434_8743549831011719576_n.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3H2KGBhh6lEyPiHPQXldW1oeh94OuGVcSuqfbib-lCueiOGHFxWyEfD5t882FCVWfhQiZJ5t39mfriHWiR-J4hdKXG-L6V8ar5tA-rVetUl5FlJMg6ge_RuA3XHs0VaLcQVwvh-V9tbeWRvsH0pdknfmxM7we9g2wAjUf2-wo3-mxtkQmoo/s2048/333796092_1289201135352048_6647329558898159663_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3H2KGBhh6lEyPiHPQXldW1oeh94OuGVcSuqfbib-lCueiOGHFxWyEfD5t882FCVWfhQiZJ5t39mfriHWiR-J4hdKXG-L6V8ar5tA-rVetUl5FlJMg6ge_RuA3XHs0VaLcQVwvh-V9tbeWRvsH0pdknfmxM7we9g2wAjUf2-wo3-mxtkQmoo/s320/333796092_1289201135352048_6647329558898159663_n.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLPpIJAFP9CnvCyG4lmkdcolLNkBjKmin6Pu6UbqSMgsFXdbiT33lIDZCEh-tLbEW1GA4Bp1s4bYtaHmSuvaqDt4XGXxegn7oReMALdnh_9dAn83olto8C5mw5DN6OWFMRlILTLZ2ZLejhLC8E_VipYfEkKCztLUtMjuDP2vYntnKr8phyfYM/s2048/333797908_867322707900914_525369830483551865_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLPpIJAFP9CnvCyG4lmkdcolLNkBjKmin6Pu6UbqSMgsFXdbiT33lIDZCEh-tLbEW1GA4Bp1s4bYtaHmSuvaqDt4XGXxegn7oReMALdnh_9dAn83olto8C5mw5DN6OWFMRlILTLZ2ZLejhLC8E_VipYfEkKCztLUtMjuDP2vYntnKr8phyfYM/s320/333797908_867322707900914_525369830483551865_n.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFj_IowEsrguzuQRMTjU1ADHmJlhOe8QUFa5dcIXRJ0gsuR1Ku8Pf0wvr7lJrtdnFG0d1DISqSKXT6MYnlp3gpDhXLsSAOoATa3YTqnwJk2_HOhfRBivPRzNrNdrMYDYBaa4N3bUfj0PuChS2MynGsFSd0E_0XnpGGABKkTOr41Lh3x3FQ9U/s1424/333738241_6103784013020578_3939844780922148791_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1424" data-original-width="920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFj_IowEsrguzuQRMTjU1ADHmJlhOe8QUFa5dcIXRJ0gsuR1Ku8Pf0wvr7lJrtdnFG0d1DISqSKXT6MYnlp3gpDhXLsSAOoATa3YTqnwJk2_HOhfRBivPRzNrNdrMYDYBaa4N3bUfj0PuChS2MynGsFSd0E_0XnpGGABKkTOr41Lh3x3FQ9U/s320/333738241_6103784013020578_3939844780922148791_n.jpeg" width="207" /></a></div><p><span style="text-align: justify;">After a week gap, Russel and I flew to New York Friday night (10th March). Kakku picked us up Saturday morning from JFK. We had a great time the 3 days we stayed Kakku's home with Mili Aunt, Abir and Roton. Abir and Roton took us to Manhattan and Jackson Heights. Russell met with his school friends Mahfuz and Dhiman while I met with a group of Bangladeshi professionals led by Shahed Bhai. One of those days, Abir, Roton, Russel and I went to <i>9/11 Memorial Museum</i> in Manhattan that I was waiting to get in for a long time. It was stunning! 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Many people in America including myself, never has been to Amtrak. Nody and her partner Russell Syed were waiting for us to have breakfast together. They had another guest Lelin who graduated from Jaago Bangladesh in the past. I took one of their 2 cars to visit Washington DC with my brother Russel (dont worry you will hear of more Russels coming). We covered Library of Congress, Capitol Hill, White House, Great Falls.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">We spent the nights with nonstop chatters, laughters and playing 29. Russel's friend Maruf came from Minnesota to join us for a day while his other friend Russel came his daughter one day and with his wife and 2 daughters the next day.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9S4YV8J1SLLNZC_CIUkgUXshRD2_jx9gmOBsND-mNdIjgN_cMf4oFxSx6f_U4_tVkRUCtbiejWLEdy0uHP1b6V1d53pXdjp7YqFpUNYkX4ch0mVsUVT3wh3L8hPwrGjVdWtEh4-mb0weYj6XvqZXsskGJyAGi9fw7WmiafJHIPzq2vJHW3Xs/s2048/335717596_740389924209993_7301408006698365618_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9S4YV8J1SLLNZC_CIUkgUXshRD2_jx9gmOBsND-mNdIjgN_cMf4oFxSx6f_U4_tVkRUCtbiejWLEdy0uHP1b6V1d53pXdjp7YqFpUNYkX4ch0mVsUVT3wh3L8hPwrGjVdWtEh4-mb0weYj6XvqZXsskGJyAGi9fw7WmiafJHIPzq2vJHW3Xs/s320/335717596_740389924209993_7301408006698365618_n.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxxKNytHyg5xCKsq5gAfdpUCy2YMn_KKC4Gyk0eGyzRgZL1ypHOcIozckd-ueow4wwH0uNAdIj0mnut8QM83D-2s10D-UomqlR4rusmrQDKqnNhQm9jAnXYlHSGoc8VeuWn68Kbj4uExqZeWgeFta1wwnmpO3PPU7XwfMhw0RY1KeVusrJ-Q/s2048/336360541_577745087749109_7894879422294849008_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxxKNytHyg5xCKsq5gAfdpUCy2YMn_KKC4Gyk0eGyzRgZL1ypHOcIozckd-ueow4wwH0uNAdIj0mnut8QM83D-2s10D-UomqlR4rusmrQDKqnNhQm9jAnXYlHSGoc8VeuWn68Kbj4uExqZeWgeFta1wwnmpO3PPU7XwfMhw0RY1KeVusrJ-Q/s320/336360541_577745087749109_7894879422294849008_n.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW99a1BmOuk9BmcIv9Jem9I5SJm8jPKXqmDg1RduM7B_oseIg3d8uFaud1q4M_Oqkl1MbBl_6_wP2BNhXQ-icZ_7_ri3cEa7TGhyk7inXI_Gw-CbkkVPTvkxH7gnWCG4iroPHK6ZduohGtBJ8OgUfG-iWAZv6SUHf5cnVkch2brUkqXT6xP5s/s2048/336369368_940314224070658_3903176802760951988_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW99a1BmOuk9BmcIv9Jem9I5SJm8jPKXqmDg1RduM7B_oseIg3d8uFaud1q4M_Oqkl1MbBl_6_wP2BNhXQ-icZ_7_ri3cEa7TGhyk7inXI_Gw-CbkkVPTvkxH7gnWCG4iroPHK6ZduohGtBJ8OgUfG-iWAZv6SUHf5cnVkch2brUkqXT6xP5s/s320/336369368_940314224070658_3903176802760951988_n.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-tf8PD01-OZjvmWtNXrY7-YmNwha_1owoKuh9IJsslD3hEjWOY8a-V5H5wJqBEz60TLQJGpNM9Tt0m_sEum_9o3IUD-sql3xY1_6t4WzJlpsx52nVxd7EmgRoR0ArfiMd7XPPAnaMPtJjOZS6vbVKuQQ5jnGDHdAjiheJpRjSdA6wzd9Xcc/s960/336375828_6171643442897411_7002156428774074868_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-tf8PD01-OZjvmWtNXrY7-YmNwha_1owoKuh9IJsslD3hEjWOY8a-V5H5wJqBEz60TLQJGpNM9Tt0m_sEum_9o3IUD-sql3xY1_6t4WzJlpsx52nVxd7EmgRoR0ArfiMd7XPPAnaMPtJjOZS6vbVKuQQ5jnGDHdAjiheJpRjSdA6wzd9Xcc/s320/336375828_6171643442897411_7002156428774074868_n.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The next afternoon Nody dropped us to Washington Dulles Airport and we flew to Fort Lauderdale Airport, Florida (15th March). I took a Toyota Corolla on rent and then picked up Rumi Apa and Touhid Bhai (Dulabhai) from Miami Airport who flew in from Toronto, Canada. I booked an AirBnB a few weeks earlier where Ripa, Tuhin Bhai (Dulabhai), Siam and Tahira were already there. We reached late but the long unrestful adda started there. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Tuhin Bhai also just bought a Toyota Camry XSE V6 for Siam just one day earlier. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">The next day as Siam and Tahira had last day of school before spring break, we spent more time at home and went in the afternoon to </span><i>John D. MacArthur Beach</i>. 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What a few roller coaster trips we have been through!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-48537571614634789922023-02-23T11:06:00.001-08:002023-02-23T11:06:09.645-08:00From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks<p> <span style="text-align: justify;">Last week I finished reading </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/B08WDN9LSM/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">by Arthur C. Brooks. This book can be helpful for people who are currently doing okay but are concerned with getting into so-called midlife crisis or going through it in the second wave of life. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWPqxIGF9dTQfxeUL7lXREO2g4DSB2wLgraZawJWAfNCz2c3l4LmpmDL_lHh9Yzb1h4EDuZwBj0BqY8qYsL5v-3cvTypk2_diyr-hKFAVSXZc1Sajx2DoSYrcurx4Qf5SCljUKhPO1SXZx2Qe18gdPDFJzWUnUaUWW5289qHZDfJI3_tM6y8fVZYJo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWPqxIGF9dTQfxeUL7lXREO2g4DSB2wLgraZawJWAfNCz2c3l4LmpmDL_lHh9Yzb1h4EDuZwBj0BqY8qYsL5v-3cvTypk2_diyr-hKFAVSXZc1Sajx2DoSYrcurx4Qf5SCljUKhPO1SXZx2Qe18gdPDFJzWUnUaUWW5289qHZDfJI3_tM6y8fVZYJo=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The author talks about two kinds of intelligences. Intelligence as we know is the ability to learn from experience, solve problems and use knowledge to adapt to new situations. <b>Crystalized intelligence</b> represents facts and past experiences which does not decline with age. <b>Fluid intelligence</b> represents the ability to learn new procedures, behaviors and it declines with age. The author prepares a model where he says with age and time, we should be moving from utilizing fluid intelligence to crystalized intelligence more. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCq2yo62ejXlwh0oA6MxuAqstSClxTY7-FN1s6ZjvuA8pZXHQ7VZJFfI1Z0d3xNJ7GheOEMUBfpuhtm_BQ7pxF0THC6EaOqvUkGkvL7Iua2fSPy9KaUPn-cba8nTQ4PaSfd7HSufENvs85Lc7X1_qEN3CVdzuwNKAEuuubFRqcuN1R-dgRLODzIJYf" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="1512" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCq2yo62ejXlwh0oA6MxuAqstSClxTY7-FN1s6ZjvuA8pZXHQ7VZJFfI1Z0d3xNJ7GheOEMUBfpuhtm_BQ7pxF0THC6EaOqvUkGkvL7Iua2fSPy9KaUPn-cba8nTQ4PaSfd7HSufENvs85Lc7X1_qEN3CVdzuwNKAEuuubFRqcuN1R-dgRLODzIJYf=w640-h224" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The author talks about 3 forces holding us back - </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Addicted to work/success</li><li>Attachment to worldly rewards</li><li>Fear of decline</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">He also discusses things to do to make your second half of life better than the first - </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Develop your relationships - to explain this point he introduced the concept of deal friends vs real friends</li><li>7 predictors of being happy and healthy that we can control - don’t smoke, don’t drink, maintain a healthy body weight, exercise (including daily walks), adaptive coping style, education, and stable long-term relationships </li><li>Make your weakness your strength</li><li>Start your spiritual journey - he explained it through Asrama, the 4 stages of life described in various ancient and mediaval Hindu texts - </li><ul><li>Brahmacharya - learning; student's life </li><li>Grihashta - household life; material attachments</li><li>Vanaprastha - retired life; purposeful focus on spirituality, faith, and disconnecting from worldly goals</li><li>Sannyasa - renounced life: fruits of enlightenment</li></ul></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQI-WSnwX9LnfVPxK_GnwIJNGTml8WBddPHGQkSFyRbBSOAJUZo3sveuB6-qsHK4DHPAS7YMRmNuUQu2fNWgiSjRb68oRACtBrt03hP6v78DfWjMiq_1Fyhf3CAKFv3Pbkuwi2SVAFPClMQjjuul4NygRttMb4Md2RkERWAtFIXHlfrAN0UGDhRhi/s628/asrama.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="602" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQI-WSnwX9LnfVPxK_GnwIJNGTml8WBddPHGQkSFyRbBSOAJUZo3sveuB6-qsHK4DHPAS7YMRmNuUQu2fNWgiSjRb68oRACtBrt03hP6v78DfWjMiq_1Fyhf3CAKFv3Pbkuwi2SVAFPClMQjjuul4NygRttMb4Md2RkERWAtFIXHlfrAN0UGDhRhi/w614-h640/asrama.jpeg" width="614" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">There are books that talk about how to be productive targeting from the beginning of life or any stages of life. But there is no book I encountered earlier that focused on relatively later stage of life. So I was very happy to have it. Irrespective of you agree with all the assessments, I strongly recommend you to read the book just to get through the ideas.</p>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-62169910648951545062022-11-11T12:48:00.006-08:002022-11-11T12:55:35.645-08:00Good Photography and Others<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1meIq7WvARtXQRAVD77dpA4m8gCkDsa7SDyipd_UoGqA01ta4OtC8dw3BWRWSpUt-qxCVbRNkRiu5q3qSpIT8r0IdF6rxHTF7j2E2Od701VkujZqdzwaBspuPP_N1aZno82nBO2yCaWh8V6XMvwHIEG5Ym4zJnQM3xn1p1FXGDVDowGan0Q/s960/face-your-shadow.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1meIq7WvARtXQRAVD77dpA4m8gCkDsa7SDyipd_UoGqA01ta4OtC8dw3BWRWSpUt-qxCVbRNkRiu5q3qSpIT8r0IdF6rxHTF7j2E2Od701VkujZqdzwaBspuPP_N1aZno82nBO2yCaWh8V6XMvwHIEG5Ym4zJnQM3xn1p1FXGDVDowGan0Q/w320-h400/face-your-shadow.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-50534778513932756372022-10-31T09:11:00.009-07:002022-11-01T11:38:31.730-07:00Had An Amazing Twinfest 2022 in Phoenix Arizona<p style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">I had a great company offsite #twinfest2020 in Phoenix, Arizona last week where I met face-to-face our colleagues, coaches, leaders - many of whom for the first time after I joined Twin Health 7 months back. This was really a moment to connect and validate our shared purpose of #reversediabetes and chronic diseases. I drove from Sam francisco Bay Area last Monday and now on my way back home. Looking forward to next year’s twin fest! My favorites from this #twinfest was fireside chat with Kevin Johnson, karaoke, what's coming in future...</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="373" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gO-ntg121vw" width="449" youtube-src-id="gO-ntg121vw"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9mPbJBpmwbRt-VeZEoSXud36pEcIGc5vQI4Ro4weTsuoxkwcvKN97hsVJqYSCeJsi876_8CaKy4xH5Czz_DCwMdS03anPyckSbdLnPYoAbDoP90bQTwYgrgqckB6tON20Du7zLBrrzHqFkdotwTzO3G4iuySHkkYvnyzIwMLMcZILlk0Yd8/s4032/twinfest-2022-contest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I was <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/twinforhealth_engineeringjobs-techjobopening-hiring2022-activity-6943591354996277248-WR-y?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web">featured</a> today in our Twin Health LinkedIn page.</p><!--wp:paragraph-->
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<p><em><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAZD7AB_xnDOTC455QUSXdKD-dsC4eaonU">Ashik Uzzaman</a> we are so happy to have you as both a people and engineering leader. Among his many contributions; Ashik organized and leads a Leadership Guild where Twins are welcome to join and benefit from </em><em>collaborative professional development.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ahcz62OIw5V_wztNuP14HrIXo-HkZL6LugZzfWXcSWMGyxphIq59nEhGMCW_CjduA76nxF9kOcFaRQfP3DpypadHy9XYJMwB6RSbScCBiAJ3WPKzcu3uU9vtzO5Pd8olf0IOAswVT62ncTsvflLBB4Q15_AqUBJmQjh8kfNCCytWTOv1WU8/s800/twin-health-ashik.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ahcz62OIw5V_wztNuP14HrIXo-HkZL6LugZzfWXcSWMGyxphIq59nEhGMCW_CjduA76nxF9kOcFaRQfP3DpypadHy9XYJMwB6RSbScCBiAJ3WPKzcu3uU9vtzO5Pd8olf0IOAswVT62ncTsvflLBB4Q15_AqUBJmQjh8kfNCCytWTOv1WU8/w400-h400/twin-health-ashik.jpeg" width="400" /></a></em></div><em><br /></em><p></p>
<!--/wp:paragraph-->Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-91496573817366235822022-05-28T16:22:00.013-07:002022-05-28T16:52:36.148-07:00Got My Tesla Model S 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Finally I received delivery of Tesla Model S yesterday. I have been anticipating this for the last five months. When I <a href="https://ashikuzzaman.blogspot.com/2021/12/purhcased-house-in-bay-area-california.html" target="_blank">closed my house purchase</a> during Christmas last year, I pre-ordered this car immediately after that on 28th December. Due to the high demand of electric vehicles and particularly of Tesla, it's uncertain how long it may take for you to get your car. I got a chance all on a sudden in February 2022 to take the delivery. However, that was just a few days before I went to visit Bangladesh and so asked for a late time to take the delivery. Since then I came back from Bangladesh in March, I have been counting days for this. The wait is over now.</span></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It started with the fact that I noticed visiting our new house (that time we didn't know we could buy this house or not) we had a Tesla wall charger hanging near the garage which was from the seller. So instead of the house, I started researching on Tesla EVs. While initially I was looking for Model 3, I changed my mind during a conversation with Shusmita (my wife). I am glad I did because Model S is a sports style luxurious sedan with ample space in it. I also found that middle of 2021, Tesla made a major interior redesign of Model S and Model X. I never drove a Tesla except a test drive of a model 3, but the driving experience of Model S is simply out of the world! Apart from Tesla's usual strength of glass roof, central screen that controls the car, silent but powerful driving - I was also looking forward to the yoke steering wheel and the ludicrous/cheetah mode in Model S. I am driving it for just over a day now but it already exceeded all my expectations. I will need some time to get adjusted with it, but am looking forward to long drives in it in the coming months. I was not nearly any close to this excited when I bought my house. In fact the only thing that came a distant second is 10 years back when I bought my first kindle.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZiISeIYk47zVcbhQhoWE21JXB0RYRFkTo8SxH0I1UMa7KgvDXuil_bTYi4ig7_LLTYMbQw_w878x_R9pPoUXaHyap78CdR08TEO-F7W30Dpkz2gJYEHGR2f1QmwFwNoMuaSnKd4gqpiRDiIctmf948xNs3r4ShxUDE1xl4htMGKwsda8u9Ys/s4032/C51281E4-2150-48A1-8492-60E58C6E3568.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZiISeIYk47zVcbhQhoWE21JXB0RYRFkTo8SxH0I1UMa7KgvDXuil_bTYi4ig7_LLTYMbQw_w878x_R9pPoUXaHyap78CdR08TEO-F7W30Dpkz2gJYEHGR2f1QmwFwNoMuaSnKd4gqpiRDiIctmf948xNs3r4ShxUDE1xl4htMGKwsda8u9Ys/s320/C51281E4-2150-48A1-8492-60E58C6E3568.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikt2CkOmrthXdepkFCf6LQ7WU6BkxLovhBm9-eDSdpgHXMy8u4ZIUz2wYD1LFxiKIt9LLg2ZBS4E8FXRIlQ684kULfvv92StMnZq-Xzs4oICQiTVGrwIUXKJpPb5yKWaVV3h5LKPlOudzxzHInDpWCvnxyMCoI3lSdbHS4HiSFl9qCqdg5taY/s320/94E931D4-601D-4B9D-8E28-64BD3951C373.jpeg" width="320" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkItqg_YiapyMJKOGVicSv5XCgJjcTFd22LYw8resXw1RU7Dx_QAFJcog1gKBiXiCr-xfU4cUqr3L84qMwXKgk43afkemHJel4GlcrbPb_6_BAzRWurnCp2KlmXgy_jXhEORjT4gus6Spyifo31MkBLhIogOcIZ2J45OysdKHuPgk-zY_kxU/s4032/429CF201-99EA-4660-93B2-BE23E44EAD40.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkItqg_YiapyMJKOGVicSv5XCgJjcTFd22LYw8resXw1RU7Dx_QAFJcog1gKBiXiCr-xfU4cUqr3L84qMwXKgk43afkemHJel4GlcrbPb_6_BAzRWurnCp2KlmXgy_jXhEORjT4gus6Spyifo31MkBLhIogOcIZ2J45OysdKHuPgk-zY_kxU/s320/429CF201-99EA-4660-93B2-BE23E44EAD40.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The whole purchase experience is also interesting. I didn't go to show room before deciding to buy, didn't test drive until 3 months after giving the pre-order - that too there was no Model S to test drive. So I went with Wali bhai and did a test drive of Model 3 which is a relatively cheaper sedan and also smaller in size. During these months, I followed just some workflow in the tesla iphone app and one long thread of SMS message in my mobile with customer service representative. Minimal human contact all along. I paid some extra money for the blue exterior and cream interior. I found Tesla Financing gave me a better rate than Bank of America to finance the car after I put out some down payment. The people who delivered the car yesterday, couldn't help me to get in the car as it was locked. So I called Tesla Customer Service. Apparently, I had to accept the delivery of the car in my iphone app, pair the phone and then could unlock the car.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-26075985412418734992022-05-14T11:08:00.007-07:002022-05-14T11:09:53.753-07:00Twin Health US Engineering Social Event<p style="text-align: justify;">We had a nice social event for US Engineering event yesterday in our Mountain View head quarter of Twin Health followed by a hiking in <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/EYpdxSbxiiENNe8o8" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve</a> which is within 10 miles of our office.</p><!--wp:paragraph-->
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<p style="text-align: justify;">First we started with a hybrid team game organized by <a href="https://www.weve.co/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Weve</a>, virtual team event. We got divided into 5 different groups - fullstackers, teamslow, one team, samuel and dragon. Talia, the event organizer, skillfully made us hunt treasures, count objects, identify differences from similar images, make rainbows etc. It was fun!</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">This was followed by a light refreshment that our CTO Terry Poon arranged for us. While having refreshment, I had a game of chess with my colleague John Ngoi that had a good audience.</p>
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<p>Then 14 of us drive to Rancho San Antonio and did a group hiking that took a little more than 2 hours. As I am getting older, and recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic, I could feel that I don't have anywhere close to the energy I had when I did summit of <a href="https://ashikuzzaman.blogspot.com/2009/10/victory-over-half-dome-of-yosemite.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">yosemite half dome 13 years back</a>. On the other hand, some of my colleagues found it pretty smooth.</p>
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This time it was mostly a Q&A session where questions were coming from audience via sli.do.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWtY1lgD_uwivvqrIb3JnyUxWFgGLRRJjjVZgx8HvsAS1C3K1kLX7NpXdwyEjlc07saJYZDyb71AXdfsHH7VE412p80o-hKATGhVzh8oNvFk58L2uqJBnVciHXQGjw1V-lt0Ir-WdDF5klT6JNUIQyr3kQ5TNV2ArKMKkSPgyVcG2bv9sPHA/s2048/jb-peterson-2022.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIWtY1lgD_uwivvqrIb3JnyUxWFgGLRRJjjVZgx8HvsAS1C3K1kLX7NpXdwyEjlc07saJYZDyb71AXdfsHH7VE412p80o-hKATGhVzh8oNvFk58L2uqJBnVciHXQGjw1V-lt0Ir-WdDF5klT6JNUIQyr3kQ5TNV2ArKMKkSPgyVcG2bv9sPHA/w640-h480/jb-peterson-2022.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-48399750543502497162022-04-28T19:02:00.001-07:002022-04-28T19:02:09.168-07:00Guest Speaker at WeWorking Engineering Meetup<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">Today I attended monthly internal engineering meetup of WeWork as a guest speaker. I was invited by long time industry peer NHM Tanveer Hossain Khan. I spoke about</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;">Engineering Teams & Individuals </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">in relation to organizational health and team structure to an audience of 90+ software engineers. It was a good experience to be there virtually. Thanks to Perry Tiu, the engineering manager, who coordinated the session skillfully.</span></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><a class="no-line" href="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm.png" style="background-color: transparent; border-radius: inherit; box-shadow: transparent 0px 0px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;"><img alt="" class="wp-image-1577" data-attachment-id="1577" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-caption="" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm" data-large-file="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm.png?w=739" data-medium-file="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm.png?w=300" data-orig-file="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm.png" data-orig-size="3342,1948" data-permalink="https://ashikuzzaman.com/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2-13-20-pm/" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" src="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm.png?w=1024" srcset="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm.png?w=1024 1024w, https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm.png?w=2048 2048w, https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm.png?w=150 150w, https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm.png?w=300 300w, https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/screen-shot-2022-04-28-at-2.13.20-pm.png?w=768 768w" style="border-radius: inherit; 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border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom;" /></a></figure><div class="sharedaddy sd-rating-enabled sd-like-enabled sd-sharing-enabled" id="jp-post-flair" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; padding-top: 0.5em;"><div class="sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both;"><div class="robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon-text sd-sharing" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em;"><br /></div></div></div>Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-20712705195731016782022-04-10T19:24:00.004-07:002022-04-10T19:27:38.327-07:00RRR Movie - Veema's Roar Back to Royal Bengal Tiger<p style="text-align: justify;">I watched the movie RRR with my friend Abul Nuruzzaman in Cinemark of Milpitas, the first Indian movie to cross 1000 crore rupees revenue in box office world wide. We watched the hindi version of this although the Telegu original production is running in Telegu, Tamil and Hindi versions simultaneously in the theatres. The 2 heroes of the movie Raama and Bheema are loosely inspired from Ramayana's Rama and Mahabharata's 2nd brother of the Pancha Pandavas, Bheema. <span style="text-align: left;">If you have watched the movie RRR, my question to you is - who is more favorite to you? Sitarama Raju or Komaram Bheem? You can easily imagine it's the later for me.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeA5CLh2zRy6NlpzRb9d1Ib05kibmcEBvwP2eGa9iBLH38odFrLPcc-6evbQyo5y3g7T2pz1zoiNwoE0a9LW5SjsTgXQrnq3nm7eUgG5KuZAIYJ-hZe9xnAqYQnO0fMc_7aXYRDY9yn-FOv3AjBm3x-77sowyC2RVSMhKqp6daP6k5NQ4ACHQ/s1600/rrr-ntr-16391327154x3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeA5CLh2zRy6NlpzRb9d1Ib05kibmcEBvwP2eGa9iBLH38odFrLPcc-6evbQyo5y3g7T2pz1zoiNwoE0a9LW5SjsTgXQrnq3nm7eUgG5KuZAIYJ-hZe9xnAqYQnO0fMc_7aXYRDY9yn-FOv3AjBm3x-77sowyC2RVSMhKqp6daP6k5NQ4ACHQ/w640-h480/rrr-ntr-16391327154x3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I am particularly fascinated by Bheema's roar against the Royal Bengal Tiger! The raw emotion of fearlessness is mind blowing. I can compare 2 other scenes from the past that can resonate with this. One is the roar back of Kong in 2021 film Godzilla vs Kong. The other is the 2012 film The Avenger's where Dr Bruce Banner turned into Incredible Hulk answering Captain America that - "That's my secret Captain. I am always Angry!"</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dyR-Et5R9dU" width="320" youtube-src-id="dyR-Et5R9dU"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8mhadN-8oZE" width="320" youtube-src-id="8mhadN-8oZE"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-zscbyKFglU" width="320" youtube-src-id="-zscbyKFglU"></iframe></div><br />Ashik Uzzamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18157792198398550327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743180.post-86457574143469056242022-03-11T10:05:00.007-08:002022-03-11T10:25:59.066-08:00My Journey with Marqeta Ends… For Now…<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">3 years back</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><a href="https://ashikuzzaman.com/2019/03/04/joined-marqeta-as-engineering-manager-payments-platform/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;">I joined Marqeta</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">from Roku as an Engineering Manager lacking any Fintech / Payments experience. At that time Marqeta was as a Series D startup with less than 250 employees valued at 450 million dollar. Today is my last day at Marqeta as I am joining Twin Health, a Health Tech startup, next week. I am grateful for the excellent journey together I have been through. We went for a few more fundraising events and</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><a href="https://ashikuzzaman.com/2021/06/18/marqeta-successfully-executed-ipo-at-june-9th/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;">went public in June 2021</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">. This made it possible for me to</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><a href="https://ashikuzzaman.blogspot.com/2021/12/purhcased-house-in-bay-area-california.html" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;">buy a house</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">in Fremont last Christmas.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">CEO Jason Gardner has built an excellent company through his leadership, compassion and leveraging his professional network. I was hired by Manish Pandit who was the Senior Director of Engineering, and Director of Recruiting Ali Algarmi who also hired me from Salesforce to TubeMogul in 2015. After few months, Manish left for Facebook and I started reporting to the new VP of Engineering Abhay Kumar. When Abhay left end of the year, I have been reporting to Brad Taylor who joined as Senior Director of Engineering the same month I joined. I always had a good manager luck, and I learnt different things from each of them. With time my scope of work got larger and larger, I moved into mid level management from line level management by starting to manage other managers and principal engineers, being responsible for a relatively large org. I got some very good engineers, leaders, partners, stakeholders around me and I hired some brilliant engineers. Together we did some cool work that I will remain proud of for years to come. I always looked for optimizing globally instead of locally and that strategy worked well for me here.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><a class="no-line" href="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-5.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; border-radius: inherit; box-shadow: transparent 0px 0px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;"><img alt="" class="wp-image-1452" data-attachment-id="1452" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-caption="" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="image-from-ios-5" data-large-file="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-5.jpg?w=739" data-medium-file="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-5.jpg?w=225" data-orig-file="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-5.jpg" data-orig-size="3024,4032" data-permalink="https://ashikuzzaman.com/image-from-ios-5/" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" src="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-5.jpg?w=768" srcset="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-5.jpg?w=768 768w, https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-5.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-5.jpg?w=113 113w, https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-5.jpg?w=225 225w" style="border-radius: inherit; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom;" /></a></figure><figure class="wp-block-image size-large" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><a class="no-line" href="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-6.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; border-radius: inherit; box-shadow: transparent 0px 0px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;"><img alt="" class="wp-image-1453" data-attachment-id="1453" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-caption="" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="image-from-ios-6" data-large-file="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-6.jpg?w=739" data-medium-file="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-6.jpg?w=225" data-orig-file="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-6.jpg" data-orig-size="3024,4032" data-permalink="https://ashikuzzaman.com/image-from-ios-6/" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" src="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-6.jpg?w=768" srcset="https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-6.jpg?w=768 768w, https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-6.jpg?w=1536 1536w, https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-6.jpg?w=113 113w, https://ashikuzzaman.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/image-from-ios-6.jpg?w=225 225w" style="border-radius: inherit; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom;" /></a></figure><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">I am leaving some excellent people here, some amazing memories, some hard earned lessons. I have seen Marqeta grow from small to a medium sized company (800+) and I am confident that it’s just a matter of time when under the new leadership Jason has setup – Randy Kern, Vidya Peters, Suni Lobo – Marqeta will become a 10000+ people company. Wish you all the best my fellow Marqetans as I watch you thrive from the sideline!</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: "Libre Baskerville", Libre, Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1.75em; margin-top: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;">I have created a Marqeta Alumni Group in LinkedIn named <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Ex Marqetans</span> and already see 40 members joined there. 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