THE JOURNEY WITH A FRIEND

My best friend is someone I know since 1993 and it feels great that we have been in touch ever since and we are not far away from 20 years of knowing each other well. I recollect a brilliant scene from a recent Rajnikanth starrer, a story of his real life where he talks about friendship. At a school annual day function where he is the chief guest, he says the following

‘’look around at your classmates; you are all the same. Your friend today is what he is because he likes you for what you are right now and not for what you might become. Hence pick your best friend today and treasure him/her for life for only that is for keeps. He/she doesn’t even know or care for what you would become but will be beside you come what may." He then remembers his best friend who is the very reason for his today’s success and progress in life.

The ardent Rajni fan that I am, this scene moves me to tears and I remember my best friend!! Here is to many more years of knowing him and getting closer to each other.

MUSIC & COOKING AT THE END OF THE DAY

There are many days when I come back after a hard day’s work; drained completely of mental energy. It’s amazing what music does to me. Put the head phones on, play some lively tracks and there I am; completely refreshed and did help me unwind totally. I also have realized over the 8 months that cooking does the same to me; helps me de-focus and relax. Maybe it has got to do with the focus and eye for detail that you need to have while cooking; looking out for when the oil has heated up enough and remembering if you have already added the salt. I think cooking as a whole takes me away from anything else during those 30-45 mins and that’s completely relaxing.