In Delhi last week, I had the opportunity to meet with two long-time friends, both of whom I've known for almost a decade now. This meeting will probably be our last for a while, as both as heading off to different parts of the world--one to the east, Singapore, and the other to the west, the UK.
We met at Delhi's famous Connaught Place at a restaurant called Barbeque Nation, well-known for its buffet which includes a never-ending serving of starters, barbequed at your table. There's an equal amount of food for vegetarians and non-vegetarians, a limited amount of complimentary alcohol with the buffet, the staff are courteous and the food, absolutely delicious. All in all, the experience was wonderful -- but I think that had more to do with the company than anything else.
Catching up with old friends is a very refreshing experience. For me, it was a reminder of my 14-year old self - her views, values and hopes - and an opportunity to judge my present position in life from her eyes. The 14-year old me was awkward but more confident about herself and her abilities. Conversations about everyday things with the two boys showed me that its time to return to some of her ideals and let go of some later-developed insecurities. I'm still young and hope that when, at the age of 60, I look back on my life, I can say firmly that I have few regrets.
We met at Delhi's famous Connaught Place at a restaurant called Barbeque Nation, well-known for its buffet which includes a never-ending serving of starters, barbequed at your table. There's an equal amount of food for vegetarians and non-vegetarians, a limited amount of complimentary alcohol with the buffet, the staff are courteous and the food, absolutely delicious. All in all, the experience was wonderful -- but I think that had more to do with the company than anything else.
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| A picture of CP looking more orderly than it actually is |
Catching up with old friends is a very refreshing experience. For me, it was a reminder of my 14-year old self - her views, values and hopes - and an opportunity to judge my present position in life from her eyes. The 14-year old me was awkward but more confident about herself and her abilities. Conversations about everyday things with the two boys showed me that its time to return to some of her ideals and let go of some later-developed insecurities. I'm still young and hope that when, at the age of 60, I look back on my life, I can say firmly that I have few regrets.
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