06-20-2008: Graduation season it is

Takin' a break from weddings is a good idea. We spinned at a couple of graduation parties this past weekend. It was quite refreshing and and also a little stress free.

We DJd two different graduation parties and both the kids are going to be Michigan Wolverines. While driving to the friday gig, Vinny and I were discussing that most of the Indian kids go to UOM and are on their way to med school. While this is common to see, it is to be noted that these kids are really smart. It is not easy to get into these coveted universities as you cant BUY admission here. One needs to be really smart and hard working to get in and it makes me happy to see that these kids are so. Shruti's graduation was a blast, the program elements were short with just a few speeches so, there was ample time for dancing. The kids danced all night although the elders took a backseat after 11:30.

Saturday, we gigged at another graduation party in Troy community center. Incidentally a fellow DJ of ours was also DJing next door for another graduation party. We did think of opening the doors and combining the party so everyone could rock to the same beats. That would have been so cool but, the party next door ended a little earlier than ours. The party crew bought some party city Helium balloon kit and struggled to open it. Our photographer, Gary, who was a big strong guy also used his strength on it, but could not crack the code. So, we did not have any balloons. :-(

Again with fewer program elements, the dinner started on time and kicked in an hour and half of dancing. Parth got his graduation cake smacked onto his face, which he did not seem to like as much but, hey that is part of the fun.

We are quite tired right now so, we are taking a break next weekend. Going on Vacation !!!!

Will swing back after the July 4th weekend. Happy Independence day to you all ! Have fun and be safe this long weekend.