Biographical Information Rather than bore you with useless biographical information, i've decided instead to bore you with the extra-curricular activities I enjoy doing. Since you're actually reading this page, you're obviously quite bored in the first place, so it can't possibly get any worse. Enjoy!

Interests Once upon a time, this section would've consisted of nothing more than a picture of a computer since I pretty much spent all of my spare time in front of one. While I still end up staring at a computer monitor for many hours each day, i've recently decided to try to develop a sense of balance in my life with some other non-computer related activities. Mr. Miyagi would be proud...

Squash Back in high school, I was very uncoordinated in racquet sports. Guess what, I still am! But it doesn't matter, i've recently gotten involved in playing squash on a semi-regular basis, and i'm having a blast! Even though I lose almost every game, its still a great way to work off some of those extra pounds that tend to build up after sagging in front of the computer all day! Chess I've recently discovered the game of chess! I'm completely horrible at it, but its an amazingly deep game and its also a lot of fun. If you're just getting into chess or are even remotely interested in learning it, take a look at KChess by Ark Angles, which is an awesome Windows-based chess game for both beginners and experts alike. I still have yet to beat the computer even on the easiest skill level, but one day... Weight Lifting Unlike some of the previous activities, weight lifting is something i'm actually good at! I started working out in my early years of high school and, aside from some occasional lapses during 3rd and 4th year of my undergraduate studies, i've actually kept at it. Now if only I started eating properly again... Electronic Piano A few months ago I decided to learn to play the piano! I used to play the trumpet in junior high, so I could already read sheet music. How much different could the piano really be? As it turns out, its a little bit easier than the trumpet! I can now play a few songs, even with the proper chords! Biking I'm not exactly going to be competing in the Tour de France any time soon, but I do enjoy a good bike ride. I usually prefer the 2am bike rides since the roads are clear, the temperature is cool, and there's less car-driving lunatics on the roads... but there's definitely lots of cops, so make sure you have your light... :)

Interesting Links Home Remedies and Natural Cures Interesting site containing home remedies and natural cures for common illnesses. Hajj and Umrah Packages If you're planning a Hajj or Umrah trip, check out this site. Caring Canine: pet therapy or dog therapy volunteers in Toronto A non-profit organization providing free dog therapy/visiting service to elders and patients in Toronto. Try On Contact Lenses An interesting site that uses face recognition to do virtual makeovers with color contact lenses. Try On Designer Sunglasses Another interesting site that allows you to try on designer sunglasses like Oakleys or Ray-Bans directly on a picture of your own face. Download Sudoku Puzzles A fun downloadable Sudoku puzzle game for Windows. Paper Airplane Designs A nice collection of designs for paper airplanes, gliders, and helicopters. A good distraction from thesis work. Mumbo Jumbo Word Game: For Text Twist Enthusiasts A fun word game for Windows. Webcam Games for PCs Use your webcam as an input device for interactive games. The Govinda Epidemic Get informed about Govindaness, a debilitating disease named after Bollywood star Govinda Ahuja.

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."

- T. S. Eliot