Mulligatany soup

Yesterday I had some people over for dinner, decided to make Mulligatany soup. My favourite and my mom's speciality.
Being the first time I was making it and also having my boss over for dinner you could say I was a bit nervous.
Mom must have got about 10 calls from me, during the course of making the soup.

"Ma, what do you mean the oil will seperate"
"Now how much salt do I put in"
"Its been cooking for 10 min, do you think its done"

But all came out well and every one really liked it. And it was when I saw every one sitting around my house, eating dinner, soft music in the background I realized I am on my way to growing up.

I guess this past year has been a major learning experience for me. Slowly becoming independent, understanding the value for money, appreciating every thing my parents have done for me.
And now I understand what my parents have been trying to tell me.

I now understand why "my coolest" cousin had to go tell my parents what I was doing. Not because they hated me, but it was because they loved me too much.

Its funny, cos even tho I am far away from mom and dad I think this past year has been the time I have become closest to them. The fact that I love calling them and telling them every detail about my life in Kodai, makes me realize that I never spoke to them as much earlier.

Forgive me if I dont make sense right now, but there are alot of emotions runnning thru me right now.

But coming back to growing up. Life is no longer about partying the night away, but more about spending quality time with people who are genuine. Yeah I miss the Delhi night life, but its not life.

This year was my first birthday away from home. Tradition at home is to open birthday gifts in my grandma's room with the whole family around.

But thats what growing up is about, starting new traditions. I woke up on my birthday alone, but it was in my house. Lay in bed listening to music and just enjoying some time with my self. And thought about how the past year has changed me as a person.

I dint have a major party, just few close friends, good food and alot of fun. My party ended at 10 pm (shocking isnt it)
But it was one of the best!