Back from a double whammy pf family get togethers. Double whammy cus i had a get together with my family from Dad’s side for lunch and a mini get together with my maternal family for dinner. All in all a Sunday well spent in many weeks. Generally I dont like Sundays much except for my morning addictions on Sundays. Sunday Times of India and Hindustan Times, but today was one of those sundays where reading takes a backseat.
Had been to the Shri Krishna Saloon for a shave. Sundays there are crowded, so had to wait for around 25 minutes before my turn came. After ages i heard those typical Saloon Shop Sunday Songs. You know the ones the shop owner used to play much before the advent of mp3s and 3D suround sound decks. I mean if you wanted to hear Hindi songs you have never heard before, then a visit to the Saloon on Sunday would definitely fulfill that want. I was treated to this today. Song were from a different era, with majority of them being sung by that old world singer Mohd. Aziz. This singer can be bugging man, i mean the way he pronounces some sounds like the “R” sound, is downright irritating. Was good reminiscing those days.
Vir Sanghvi is a DUDE!! I mean i am addicted to his writings you can say. His Rude Food article today consisted of a feature on Banoffes. Its basically a pudding containing condensed milk and bananas and some chocolate. The food wasnt anything great to prepare, but Vir’s banter on the origins of that dish, to his analysis of how the dish is made at various places, makes for great reading. I was never much of Food Writing fan, till i started reading Vir Sanghvi’s Rude Food. It was just out of pure boredom, and a determination to finish of all the articles in BRUNCH that i started reading Rude Food, and before i knew it, was instantly hooked onto Food Writing. i have also written my own pieces on food. But nowhere in the league of the great Vir himself. He is one person who has really impressed me and one of the reasons why i want to get into the field of Media.
Ok enough of 2minute blogathon for now. I have to get back to the telly. Germany Vs Spain – The Euro Cup 2008 finals is about to start in 20 mins. I am supporting Germany, i have a weak spot for Germany:D Ich bein Deustche. Thats one of the sentence that i can remember from my German Class from ILP. I am really hoping that Germany defeat Espaniol. Spain is not to be taken lightly. Devila they say isnt playing, but theyve gt good players in Fabrigas, Torres etc. But German Schweinsteiger is playing all guns blazing. Klose is always a player to look out for. Too bad Ballack isnt playing today, or so i heard from one of my cousin today. Anyways, I’m off for the day.
Go GERMANY!!!
Take Care
Ciao
