Friday fundas

The menu discussion continues... In fact we have now progressed to a discussion of the method for preparation. I am only partially there, distracted as I am by the antics of Steve Martin as Clouseau in The Pink Panther.

I have decided also to stay over after tonights 70 member gathering at Tina's... to spend a little more QT with my little cutie. OK. OK... I know that was disgusting... but what to do! We are like this only.

I must admit that I have taken a liking to The Panda House- their Burmese Khaosuey being my favorite. I can't vouch for the authenticity- never having had the privilege of trying the Khaosuey in Burma. But, if you want a warm, soothing meal in the midst of the chaos that is Transit- it is recommended. Mild flavors with chunks of chicken and soft noodles with crunchy mung bean sprouts floating in a lemony, tangy coconut gravy, topped with fried noodles and a few dried shrimps thrown in... hmmm... I was lost the first time I tried it! However, I decided to veer away from the tried and tested yesterday... and I picked the prawn chilli basil rice. Well- it was fried, and rice, and bland, and a bunch of things- but I can assure you I am not asking for more!

And then, on to Landmark to work off the steam from heavy conversations that combined with the not so appetising meal had left me fully frustrated! I bought a bunch of magazines, including a Femina! And Flow- a book I would highly recommend as a light and illuminating read.

My favorite tip from Femina- to unclog a showerhead leave it overnight in a plastic bag filled with vinegar!

The exams approach and I feel as unprepared- and therefore as reluctant to commit to an exam date- as last time. However, I have decided that I will indeed make the attempt this time around. this certificate is to be "in hand" before the end of next year!

What value such certs? I am pulled back to argumentative conversations with Sunchen and Paddy- with Paddy infuriated at the fact that I can argue one side and then the other and continue to do so with impunity through the course of an evening. She has since forbidden these conversations between him and me!

I have given myself till the end of 2008 to figure out all of the other certifications that I think will add value and to have a plan to get them all! Hmmm... as usual i do not see myself starting out on the groundwork till November next year. But, come December, I shall have my list!

I am all set to take on the world at large today after my cup of adrak chai. I miss daddy! I miss most of all the fact that I could trouble him about the taste of my tea- and he would make as many cups in the morning as it took to get me to say it was OK!

Mummy called me bright and early this morning- and was surprised when I said I was lazing today!!! She seems all keyed up for her pethi's party!