My post lockdown bucket list

So the lockdown is on and I see the hidden Nigella in everyone coming out in full bloom. All of us are forced to cook at home, hence we spent most of our free time on Pinterest searching for interesting recipes. 

As for me, I am a big foodie and I spent most of my waking hours talking and thinking about food. Its been 14 days, since I had restaurant food and I think this is the longest I have gone without eating outside food. My taste buds are craving road side pani-poori, chaat and Odia style Dahi bara. Wish I could take the next flight to Bhubaneswar and hog on the delicacies like Dahi bara with Alu Dum. I often find myself making a mental bucket list on the things I will do, post lockdown. 

1. Go to the tiny hole-in-the-wall Odia restaurant near Jagannath temple in HSR. Its named Chhapan bhog. And eat bara-ghoogni and chaat till I am ready to explode.

2. Go on a long drive to Murugan Idli in Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu) and hog on Podi Idlis.

3. Take the next flight to the foodie's paradise, Kolkata. And have the double egg chicken roll there. Also how can I forget the Chelo Kebabs at Peter Cat. Will also squeeze in some road-side Luchi with Chanar Dal. I will also go to Haldirams there and have a fill of the gudh ka sandesh.

The top 3 in my bucket list is all about food only. That goes on to prove how much of a foodie I am! 

4. Meet all my friends in BLR and ensure I continue to meet them once every month. (Non-Infy ones)

Infy ones anyways, I will get to meet in office everyday

Sigh...Hoping and praying for quicker lockdown end. May we get rid of the Covid virus soon. Amen.

Lockdown ramblings

Interesting how life gets transformed in a matter of hours.
Till yesterday, I could roam the world whenever I pleased.

Visiting a friend to catch up. 

Dropping in to a Fabindia to get a glimpse of their latest collection.

Driving to Forum to participate in the hustle-bustle of weekend revelries.

Picking up the latest best-seller from Landmark with a coffee in hand.

Missing family? Book the next flight to Kolkata.

Activities that seemed mundane and normal, have become a taboo now. 

March 12th was the day, when I went to one of fav places on earth last, ie., office. I crave for human company, but can only view them on video chat now. Work used to be fun, due to some great friends at work. Now I am not sure, when will I get to meet them next. WFH is so stressful,  long hours with hardly any break. Meal timings have gone for a toss. Confined to the four walls, home seems like a cage.

So what am I doing to keep my sanity intact? Apart from work, I am trying to spend some quality time with books. Have to finish "The Anarchy" this weekend. Its such a beautiful read replete with interesting details of the monstrous East India Company and its devilish plans to rule India. Just don't want it to end, hence reading slowly. William Dalrymple has proved yet again, that when it comes to history narratives, he is the ultimate best. I wish I could get my book signed by him...

I have become hyperactive on Insta. Posting pics of food, coffee and what not. Spoke to two of my very old besties last evening. Tasneem and Lucky.  Two most selfless and kind hearted people. They were such integral part of my life many years ago, and they continue to fill my life with such joy even today. Even a telephonic conversation with them is enough to fill my heart with warmth.

And I resolve to be more regular on my blog updates. Henceforth you will see more postings...more heartfelt conversations....more candid interfacing!

Till then, be engaged.