We went for a walk/run at the Rose Garden, Hauz Khas. Great place, its near IIT....stunning, as Sid would say. A cool morning today, its been unseasonably hot these past few days.
The garden has a nice path all around it, which makes it perfect for a run. I did 2 rounds and then was inspired to do some yoga. Yoga was all around..its the thing here. Multiple pockets of people- groups doing yoga. Many individuals too. People in general seem to be much more health-aware. Our 80-year old neighbor plays tennis regularly.
Of course the other side is here too..unhealthy food. Pakoras get sold here by the kilo. Everyone loves it, me included. Went to my Aunt's house, and the help there made some killer crisp pakoras. I ate half-a-dozen of them.
Another unhealthy habit here...alcohol. Drinks i.e whisky is consumed on a daily basis in the evenings. I went to my Dad's close friend's place nearby. Really nice, friendly people, and they insisted I consume some scotch. I tried real hard to refuse, but a glass still appeared in front of my hand. I played along, consumed it, and thought I was done. No way, "you can't stop at 1 drink, accha nahin lagta". So, a 2nd scotch appears. Now I thought I was truly done, but time comes for a 3rd round, I refuse, "just a few drops", and glass in front of my hand again. I was buzzed by the time I got out.
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arre, you should have invoked the Andy Joshi accent and said "mi hard liquor sodlo" :)
And since when did 3 patialas get you buzzed.. you are punjab da puttar yaar!
oh, and you should also play tennis with your neighbor.. and tell us how you do. To be fair, the question is whether the neighbor would be good competition for satish uncle/mamu (similar age wise no.. :)
The alcohol part may be more true of the North. It is still quite unusual (at least in our social circles) to be offered an alcoholic drink in most south Indian homes.
yeah! and rub my stomach while making that comment. hoshi rox!
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