Lunches and Dinners!

Is it just me or do most people behave like this too.

When we make a plan to call friends over for lunch or dinner, I am in the habit of meticulously planning out the dishes on the menu.

Making a list of the ingredients I need to stock up on and all things I would possibly require. This list is checked and re-checked and the menu re-vamped again and again.

On the said day, my entire time is spent in the kitchen cooking up a storm. By the time our guests are to arrive I am pooped and ready to plop.

But there is no greater feeling than seeing people smack their lips and lick their fingers in appreciation. And I know its a job well done.

We have a big lunch planned this Sunday... and yes my list has already seen a zillion improvisations:)

Would give anything for...

A head to toe aromatic body massage.

Swedish foot massage and pedicure.

Just a day in my jeans and spaghetti's.

Slipping into my stilettos.

Being able to bleach my face.

Being able to differentiate between my calves and ankles.

Dressing up for a night about town.

Dancing like there is no tomorrow.

Sitting behind the wheel of our car and going for a long spin.

A strenuous workout.

A brisk walk.

A good night's snooze.

Zzzzzzzzzzzz

I am a walking zombie these days.

Its the sleepless nights I tell myself.

It is entirely true.

I am an owl at night.

But then owls catch their sleep during the day.

But I can't.

So I walk through the day.

In a haze.

The mind does not tick.

The feet drag.

The body is listless.

The yawns are plenty.

Wish I could curl up.

And go....

ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Big Bother!

It's on the news. It's in the papers.

Apparently Shilpa Shetty seems to be the butt of racist remarks on Big Brother, Channel 4, UK.

I been wondering how to react. After all its a game show. Also I've not heard the remarks. Even though they did show snippets from the programme on one of the news channels. But the drone of the reporters voice overrode all the audio bits.

But it does make me angry. For I believe whether black or brown or white or yellow... We are all God's children and born equals.

But in our country where skin whitening creams sell more than anywhere else in the world. Where a fairer child is given more privileges over a darker one. Where being fair means getting a bride or a groom easily. Where being dark skinned means being ridiculed and rejected...

Is it such a bother over Big Brother??

Baby Boom!

I know 9 couples, all good friends of mine who are expecting babies in the next six months. 3 out of the nine have already had the stork drop their wonderful bundle of joy.

Shalini, Ajay and now Ananyaa...

Sangeeta, Salman and now Anya...

Mahima, Bhanu and to be named baby...

Then there are to go...

Vani and Mani

Me and Mr. G

Preeya and Vikram

Purnima and Mac

Prachee and Mehul

Vidya and Murli

When the stork comes calling... it really does!!

Trigger Happy.

Mr. G's wish list comprises an 'SLR camera'.

And he's always clicking pictures of me which are indeed very beautiful.

Is it a hint or IS IT a hint???

The Beach.

No we have not decided or done another beach vacation.

The heading of this post is the same as a local watering hole that we visited over the weekend.

Three women and Mr. G in the midst of it. It was one of our friends birthday and what better way to welcome it than over some great food, greater music and some exotic sounding cocktails. The latter which obviously I abstained from. Gladly or not is a matter of debate:)

So it was a pure gastronomic evening with some great food to tantalise our palates with. Even though we have favoured this particular night spot often this was the first time that we tasted and appreciated the wonderful spread that they conjured up.

A very relaxing evening with some great conversation over mojitos, maitai's and soups (for moi!)

The scrumptious starters comprised some awesome Lebanese fish fingers with the yummiest dip I have ever tasted. Mutton chilly fry Goan style.

For the main course I ordered Penne Al-pesto and also sunk my teeth into some Lamb Piccata, Mixed Grill, Spaghetti Bolognaise and Marinara.

But the highlight of the evening was the mouth watering chocolate cake that we devoured and the ROSÉ which the others enjoyed.

Bon Appetit people!

And 'tis another year...

Hey boys and girls. A very Happy New Year to all.

We had a wonderful time together last night. As with each New Year I welcomed it with a huge hug and kiss from my darling Mr. G.

The venue was the rooftop of a friend's friend's house.

There was food and more food and drinks doing the rounds.

We saw some amazing fireworks at twelve all around Bangalore.

I danced till my feet hurt so much that I had to do a reality check and talk myself into sitting down.

It was wonderful to be around friends and more wonderful as each year to bring it in with Mr. G.

Happy 2007 everybody.