Vaibhav Patle

Life really does take the most unexpected turns

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:56:51 -0400

A long time ago, I came to this beautiful country with a simple plan, to stay in the U.S. for about a year, finish my short term assignment, and head back home. That was the plan.

I landed in the Northeast in the middle of winter, and after the initial foreign-country-rush wore off, the loneliness quietly set in over the next few months.

Around that time, the desi blogosphere (Orkut era) was in it’s initial stage. I stumbled into it and found myself following some amazing people, who in a strange way, felt familiar and comforting. Few of them I still follow, even after all these years.

Two of those personalities, in particular, had a deep influence on me. I didn’t know them personally, but in that very desi “apna sa lagta hai” way, there was a quiet parasocial connection. One was @patrix99.bsky.social , and the other was Gaurav Sabnis (@gauravsabnis.bsky.social)

Somewhere along the way, months turned into years, and years turned into decades. Life moved on. The bachelor got married, and then came a daughter, who grew up and had a best friend. And now, here we are in 2026.

After all the chaos and stress of college applications, my daughter is heading to a college where Gaurav Sabnis teaches. And her best friend? She’s going to a college where Patrix works.

If someone had told me this years ago, I would have probably laughed it off. But I guess that’s life. Kabhi kabhi lagta hai, reality really is stranger than fiction. 😊

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:31:22 -0400

I have been lightly using WeChat to stay in touch with some friends/colleagues in China. Honestly, the app feels so rudimentary. The UI looks like it hasn’t been touched in years. WhatsApp is just way ahead when it comes to ease of use and features.

John Wick: Chapter 4, 2023 - ★★★★

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:13:39 -0400

Brilliant action sequence after brilliant action sequence.. This is what makes us coming back to John Wick series and this one doesn't disappoint.

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, 2019 - ★★★★

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:07:07 -0400

First 20 minutes or so are just chef's kiss but it falls on in the third act.
Still, an excellent movie with excellent fight choreography.

Thudarum, 2025 - ★★★

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:11:03 -0400

Watched on Wednesday May 6, 2026.

Marty Supreme, 2025 - ★★★★★

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:11:31 -0400

Watched on Saturday April 25, 2026.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, 2026 - ★★★★

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:07:54 -0400

Watched on Saturday April 11, 2026.

Nuremberg, 2025 - ★★★

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:55:22 -0400

Cheesy with some strong performances.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:10:15 -0400

With so few things to look forward to these days, the news that Apple TV is adapting Mistborn (and is buying rights for Cosmere universe) is incredibly refreshing. As a fan, tThis makes me so happy

Direct from the horse’s mouth – sh.reddit.com/r/Cosmere…

Eddington, 2025 - ★★★★

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:49:31 -0400

Watched on Sunday January 18, 2026.

Wake Up Dead Man, 2025 - ★★★½

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:46:53 -0400

Watched on Friday January 16, 2026.

Elio, 2025 - ★★★★★

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:46:23 -0400

What a beautiful movie. I wish Pixar has marketed it better.

One Battle After Another, 2025 - ★★★★★

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:06:52 -0400

What a well paced movie.
In the later part of movie, there is this car chase that’s shot in a very unique way. I was watching it at home and felt my stomach drop, like I was on a roller coaster. Can’t even imagine how wild that must have been in a theater.

Del Toro’s character is awesome too. He has this crazy system to protect his community members involving skater ninjas and nurses.
The cinematography is gorgeous, and the whole movie just works. Definitely recommend it.

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:51:47 -0400

Best usage of Airtags is to just put it in your checked in luggage. Peace of mind.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:30:33 -0400

Did my part. Don’t let me down NJ.

A House of Dynamite, 2025 - ★★★★

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:08:21 -0400

Watched on Sunday October 26, 2025.

The Substance, 2024 - ★★★★

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:39:59 -0400

The movie starts at 11 and never lets go.
This would be one of those hard-to-forget kind of stuff.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:41:34 -0400

I’ve been using Asana to keep track of my daughter’s college applications, and it’s working out really well. I might use it for some of my own personal projects too.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:09:54 -0400

If you are taking protein supplements, here is an important report. Some Protein Powders Contain High Levels of Lead and should be avoided.

www.consumerreports.org/lead/prot…

Bring Her Back, 2025 - ★★★★

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:06:24 -0400

This is a tough watch. If you are a parent, tons of trigger warning.
Brutal, gory and tackling themes of grief with raw intensity.
One of those movies which I will never watch again and wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:09:44 -0400

Had really good time watching Varun Grover. He is one of the good guys. ❤️

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:01:04 -0400

Another year when we say goodbye to Ganesha. See you next year.

Final Destination Bloodlines, 2025 - ★★★★

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:05:32 -0400

The logging truck is back baby.

Photograph, 2019 - ★★★★★

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:03:28 -0400

I have a thing for slow, slice of life movies and this one fits the bill perfectly.
A slow romantic drama and I choose to believe they lived happily ever after.

Sinners, 2025 - ★★★★★

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:02:01 -0400

I hope Ryan Coogler keeps making such original genre stories.