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31Dec 08

Happy New Year 2009

Hello all,

It has been so long since I posted here; I hope I am not forgotten. I did not get a chance to read all the blogs you posted. I hardly ever had the time. Life has changed considerably for me over the last few months. I know that I changed a lot as a person and my priorities in life are much different.

I also had my share of success. Getting a chance to come to this great nation is something I am happy and proud about.

In spite of all that is going on I managed to play Quake 3, Age of Empires, Fallout 2, Call of Duty and Need For Speed Underground. Of course, I only played them for a very little while, but I will get back into gaming once I have the money to buy a decent PC. At this moment, I just cannot spare that kind of money. Hopefully soon though.

I want to thank Ben for his Christmas gift – Fallout 2 and Half-Life. I really appreciate this. After coming to America, I realize that Christmas means so much.

At this moment, I am with my family in Connecticut. I will be here till this weekend and then go back to Oklahoma City. It has been a great vacation; I got to see many places, such as Brooklyn in New York and the Yale campus in New Heaven.

I was so amazed by what I saw – this country is so beautiful. And clean!

I took some pictures; some of you might be interested. You can check them HERE.

I hope 2009 will be a great year for everyone. Work hard and play harder.

Thank you for stopping by and reading!

  • Posted Dec 31, 2008 2:25 pm PT
  • Category: General
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27 Comments

  • Allicrombie Site moderator

    Posted Dec 31, 2008 2:37 pm PT

    Happy New Year! I hope 09 is a great year for you!

  • SYdoggXxX

    Posted Dec 31, 2008 2:53 pm PT

    Well it seems you got a lot going on your plate, so good luck.

    And sorry man, but I refuse to work hard... well, at least until my heinie is against the wall!

    EDIT: Your face after being stranded in the airport is priceless!

  • chandu83

    Posted Dec 31, 2008 3:34 pm PT


    Allie: Thank you so much. I hope you have a great 2009.



    Alex: Thank you. I sure have a lot going on here. Its a constant struggle to pay for food and rent, and then to study.

    Yes, I thought the picture might be funny to some. Being there for that long was definitely not funny. But when I look back, well...it could have been a lot worse.

  • nutcrackr

    Posted Dec 31, 2008 4:01 pm PT

    nice to see you posting on gamespot. We haven't forgotten you don't worry

    looks like you had a good Christmas, all the best for 2009, I'm confident your hard work will pay off in the future

  • WalkingP

    Posted Dec 31, 2008 5:15 pm PT

    Happy New Year Chandu, I hope this coming year is all that you hope for. I enjoyed the pictures my friend.

  • ziegd

    Posted Dec 31, 2008 5:22 pm PT

    Welcome back. Glad you got some time in for a little sight-seeing.

  • canana

    Posted Dec 31, 2008 5:38 pm PT

    Have a great 2009, I hope you can achieve all your goals that you have in mind!

  • splinter_girl88

    Posted Dec 31, 2008 6:16 pm PT

    Happy new year, hun ^_^ *kisses* And don't worry, I'll never forget about you

  • taraboi1

    Posted Dec 31, 2008 6:25 pm PT

    it really was long since u last posted
    happy new year man, hope all ur wishes come true and may it be the best year up till now

  • neerajkumar_4

    Posted Dec 31, 2008 10:19 pm PT

    happy new year

  • khatibi22

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 1:52 am PT

    Real nice to see you Chandu you are one of the most likable GS people around and I have really missed you. It is just great that you are enjoying your life in the U.S. I haven't been there but have heard it is a nice place and the people are friendly. I am glad that your friendship with s_g has become an ongoing thing. Pity she is not around all that much either. It is really grand that nutcrackr send you those 2 good games. Real nice gesture indeed
    I wish you a happy new year and may more positive and joyous event to come to you in 2009
    The pics are not showing for me right now, I will check them later.

  • VercettiTommyy

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 2:31 am PT

    Happy New Year 2009 hope you'll have an excellent year

  • iliastse

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 5:02 am PT

    Happy new year

  • Subterranean500

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 6:58 am PT

    Happy new year

  • 31160618

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 7:36 am PT

    Awesome! Long time no see, and enjoy your time in America. BTW, you should really visit Chicago. It's beautiful in the summer.

  • PrincesTwilight

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 8:47 am PT

    Welcome back mate and Happy new year!

  • Sandpiper121PP Site moderator

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 10:13 am PT

    Very nice pictures! Happy New Year to you my friend!

  • gagan21

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 11:35 am PT

    Happy New Year Chandu , good to see you posting after a very long long time ,have an amazing year ahead

  • gamer_girl15

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 2:18 pm PT

    Nice to hear from you! Glad you're enjoying life in the U.S Sorry to hear about your grandfather.

    Hope 2009 is an amazing year for you!

  • chandu83

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 4:11 pm PT


    So many people still remember me! Thank you all very much.


    Ben: Thank you so much. Yes, I had a good Christmas. Didn't do much for New Year though, but I still enjoyed spending time here.


    Chris: Thank you! Nice to see you still around. I have not been to the union in a while now, but I will.


    ziegd: Thanks for dropping by. I see that you live in Southern CA. I am told its beautiful. Will definitely like to visit one day.


    Marco: Happy New Year to you as well. Hope you have a good one.


    splinter_girl88: I certainly hope you above all don't forget me.

    taraboi1: It has been months since I posted here. I have not had the time to read anyone's blogs either. That was a shame. I look forward to a good year and I hope you do too.


    neerajkumar_4: Happy New Year to you as well. Thanks for dropping by.


    Fari: Thank you so much for your message. It feels good to see that you have not left GameSpot. I miss being here as well, but gaming is a luxury now. No time or money for it. I hope things will change soon.


    I hope you have a great New Year.


    America is a great place and for most part, people are very nice. I think its a bit of myth that people in New York are rude. I have been to Brooklyn and I felt they were no different from Oklahoma. I could write a lot about my experience in this country, and I probably should too. Hopefully one of these days, I will. Coming from a country like India, America seems so strange.


    Yes, please check the pictures at your convenience.


    VercettiTommyy: Thank you very much. Hope you have a great New Year as well.


    iliastse: Thanks a lot. Happy New Year to you as well.


    Subterranean500: Happy New Year to you as well! Good to see you around.


    31160618: Thanks! It's been a long time. I stopped in Chicago Airport on my way to Connecticut. It was huge! I had to run from one terminal to the other end of another terminal and I had 10 minutes to get to my flight to Boston. I barely made it inside. But I would love to see the place someday.


    PrincesTwilight: Thank you very much.


    Sharon: Thank you very much. This place is beautiful this time of the year.


    Gagan: Hey! How are you? Long time. Hope everything is going great for you. Good luck with everything in the future.


    gamer_girl15: Thank you. Yes, America has been a great experience so far. I wish you all the very best in 2009.

  • Garrison_Ford

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 8:17 pm PT

    Glad to hear from you again Chandu! Happy New Year.

  • GOkinaka

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 9:15 pm PT

    Happy New Year Chandu....and don't forget about the TGU!

  • chandu83

    Posted Jan 1, 2009 10:18 pm PT

    Garrison_Ford: Thank you very much. Have a great one yourself

    Geo: Nice to see you around. I will drop by the union, and I know its in good hands.

  • gamesnanimegirl

    Posted Jan 4, 2009 5:04 am PT

    Chandu!!! Its been so long since I have seen activity from you, I hope you haven't forgotten me! Happy new year and I hope you had a wonderful end of year. I get the same thing, no time to see all the updates and today is the first time in ages I have actually been on Gamespot and done something. Good luck with everything!

  • chandu83

    Posted Jan 4, 2009 10:20 am PT

    Hey Caity, how've you been? It's has been such a long time since I heard from you. Happy New Year! I hope you had a great time. I didn't get to do much, but its alright. Wish you all the best in your future. Hope to see you around!

  • dhandle76

    Posted Jan 23, 2009 5:50 pm PT

    Happy belated new year to you too!!!

  • PredatorRules

    Posted Jan 24, 2009 3:36 am PT

    happy new year, 2009 will be good year for gaming

My Recent Ratings

Title Score
Quake III Arena 10
Mirror's Edge 8.0
Wolfenstein 7.5
Commandos 2: Men of Courage 9.0
Need for Speed Most Wanted 8.5
Gears of War 8.5
Crysis 10
Call of Duty 2 9.0
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within 8.0
Far Cry 9.0
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