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Greetings from UK to everyone,

How are you all? I am doing very well and settling in Milton Keynes. Work has started in full swing, I am enjoying it. I live in a shared accommodation with an Indian family close to work. I take the bus every day and recently purchased a bicycle which I hope to use for my commute once the weather soothes down a little bit.

Few notable differences between life here and in CA:

• I wear formals everyday to work
• Public transportation here is very good, Milton Keynes and other cities around here are very commuter friendly. There is a separate bike path which connects the entire city and is really well maintained.
• People use the word “Please” for almost everything and I am getting used to it.
• I thought that I might have trouble understanding the English accent here but it’s not that bad.
• People use the word “Cheers” at the end of each conversation.
• I see comparatively smaller cars than in the US.
• Driving in UK is similar to India and opposite to the way in US
• Weather change is huge, I haven’t seen snow so far but it gets close to freezing, I am fine with the coats, ear muffs and the gloves.

Overall, a great place, clean city, friendly people and I seem to like it here. I am excited about my wedding in May this year and I hope to see you all, can’t wait to celebrate and enjoy with all of you…

I have a cell phone now – +44 7517 622 837 , will stay in touch.

Attached are few pictures,

Me biking in Milton Keynes

Suited up for a client meeting

Touring the town of Oxford

Streets in Oxford, UK

Khyati and me at Mumbai airport

regards – paras

As I make my journey to London today, I am remembering the great times spent with all of you these past 5 years, time flies but memories will be etched in my heart forever. No matter where I will be on the face of this planet, You can always bank on me to be a listening ear, a helping hand and someone who is just a phone call away.

I will miss you all,
Paras

P.S. Here is a short video compiled by Ashish of my recent adventures on this trip:

I have recently been very curious to find out what does my body weight translates to? like, what is my body fat, how much muscle do I have and what is my Metabolism rate and what should be my calorie intake?

Not that I am pursuing any fitness regime seriously but I try to do light exercise and play a sport 3 – 4 times a week.

Here are my results:
Weight: 158 pounds / 71 kg
Height: 5’10”
Age: 26
Body Fat: 18.5%
Body Water: 55.9%
Muscle: 122.4
BMR (Metabolism Rate): 1726
BMI (Body Mass Index): 22.7

Looking at my results, I am an average built with no medical problems, I aim to build fitness over the next 6 months and get my body fat to 15% and increase my muscle strength…

All you fitness freaks out there, any tips and suggestions are welcome. I want to join the fitness bandwagon.