Food, movie masti

The best part about being with a diverse group of friend's is that you learn a lot, about them and about yourself. I am not talking about global diversity but about diversity amongst Indians. I am indeed fortunate that I am getting that kinda opportunity here in US. I am doing stuff that I never did while in India. Maybe thats what makes you appreciate the cultural diversity in our country. For example: I was with three other friends today. Two marathi friends, including me, one gujju babe and other telugu guy. Gujju babe had invited us for dinner and it made me realize that there are so many things that I have not done for a long time and so many things that I did for the first time. Things not done in a long time: Eaten Bhakris (its a marathi dish) its one thing that I have not eaten in like 5 years. Realized that Gujju's call it "Rotla". Eaten to my hearts content that too food cooked and plate ready when you come back home tired. Imagine coming home to a wholesome meal of rotis, kadhi, khichdi and subzi!! Food tastes best when you are hungry as hell. Eaten in a STEEL PLATE! Things done for the first time: I have always felt that I probably do not have any inclination towards learning new languages. Was always amazed at how my sister picked up languages. She can converse fluently in 6 Indian languages. I have been contented talking in Hindi and marathi apart from english. But off late, poor Jagan is being a patient teacher, by teaching me tamil. Ok! I do know few things in tamil but I think if I converse in that, all Tamilians will bury me alive! Also, I am trying to assault Telugu language now! We were watching a telugu movie today and it was the very first movie that I watched in a language that I did not understand. I dont even know the name of the movie but the movie was a refreshing change, though it was bollywoodish! I am not going to go into the details of the movie but it had a famous star 'Trisha' and a guy "Siddharth' First of all, I don't know why the film makers do not apply any logic when they make a movie. The guy is supposed to be studying at a University in London and he wears a T-shirt that says "University of Oklahoma State":O. I am sure even Oklahoma state doesnt know about the fictional existence of this university!! Secondly, the guys father says to his son who left UK to stay in small village for his girl 'How come you are slogging here, leaving all the dollars that I have accumulated for you" Man!! he could have atleast mentioned pounds...and he is a millionaire..who doesnt know in what currency he earns!!! Thirdly, the movie was a telugu remake of our good old hindi "Maine Pyaar Kiya".Chalo, good to know that atleast somebody copies bollywood too:) Neverthless, the movie was fun watching it with friends. Also, have you realized that it is so easy to pick up swear words from any language..for example, I learnt that a monkey is called "Koti"in telugu:)) I know, I wont use it on anybody but this was the only word that I picked up and probably wont forget! Overall, a nice day!! A welcome change...and sometimes, you dont have to understand everything that you do!