Bachelor Blues

The typical day begins at 0715 when my alarm goes off. I have two alarms set at varying times to irritate me and get me outta bed. And then it begins.. at around 0745. I start with boiling the milk and making some coffee and corn-flakes (while brushing my teeth). Next, a quick shower followed by a lil puja and changing into something barely presentable at work. Then it's time to gulp the coffee and the corn flakes, sometimes together.... I finally manage to leave home at 0900 and make it to office around 0930 (I walked half a km today as well).

Evenings are slightly more hectic, depending on when I get to leave office. It's peaceful nowadays, but then it's a question of fixing up dinner and minor stuff like that. I managed to discover and visit a few good places in the Koramangala area.

1. Chandni Chowk - It's a pity I didn't take my camera there. Should have. Will do so next time. The place has an interesting ambience and is done in a well..err... Chandni sorta way :-s You gotta see it to believe it. The food is not that great and is quite highly priced as well. I was lookin for some authentic Punjabi food and I was dissappointed. They served me regular Dal instead of Dal Tadka (I was there with a bunch of colleagues). The waiter kept insisting that it was Dal Tadka that he had served me and refused to believe otherwise. He even went to bizarre lengths of explaining that Dal Makhani was of a different colour. I don't think he quite got me there. The 'Chhaass' was dissappointing as well.

2. Casa Picola - Nice place, close to Raheja Arcade. I tried some of the Continental stuff, the pasta was good, the pizza was also nice. Very unlike Pizza Hut/Domino's fare.. which was a refreshing change. Priced very well. VFM.

3. Utsav - Opposite Raheja Arcade. Superb Dal Tadka (hehehe) and Jeera rice and Kulchas and rotis. VFM again, though they have a pub right next to the restaurant - which kinda jars the ambience.

4. Aangan - Positively the best place to have Punjabi fare in this part of town. I had some terrific Tandoori Rotis and Bhindi Masala and Chhaass to die for. Ran into some old acquaintances from Mumbai while I was there. One thing I noticed - there were only North Indians in this joint. Maybe proves the point. Slightly highly priced but VFM.

Post dinner, comes the time to wash my clothes :) and iron them as well....

Yesterday, I managed to finish of a client meeting early and ventured to Vellara Jn to find the guitar strings. By some quirk of fate and traffic, I ended up on Brigade Road, opposite Rhythm Musicals. I got my strings there and also finished the session with an impromptu guitar camp for some budding musicians. That was fun.

Being back home alone wasn't :)

Have booked my tickets for Kerala. Leaving on Friday, back on Monday morning.