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threeplusfireToday my Czech class was crowded with students and professors and random Czech people, all eager to hear Charles Townsend speak. He's a world famous linguist, and taught one of my professors, and sent his daughter to school with Professor P. There was something absolutely fantastic about hearing him speak, describing this incredible life. He witnessed the evolution of Czechoslovakia, he lived firsthand in the Prague Spring and watched the Soviet Tanks roll in, and he saw Prague liberated in 1989. His love of grammar is unique, and wonderful.
Somehow, the feeling of generations was with me today. Because I could see it in the people around me, and I felt like part of it. Like a continuation of this intellectual heritage. I want to go to grad school so insanely now. I had no idea how much I wanted this.
Patrick gave me a couple of beautiful gifts today. One is a double cd set of Russian trance music, which combines two of my favorite things. It's incredibly good, and I've been listening to it nonstop in the car and at home.
It's perfect, it's so perfect and so beautiful. You know what I mean, don't you?
We ate this wonderful dinner at The Clay Pit, Austin's finest Indian food restaraunt. It's in a historic building, and so lovely inside. Oh, and the food, the divine fantastic delicious food. Mmm. The waiters and bartenders are always so kind, and I always feel so good there. I ate tandoori chicken, possibly the most succulent chicken on this earth. Seriously, I may never eat chicken anywhere else again. It's that good. Daina I think you would love this place.
From my horoscope for tomorrow: An exhaustion settles over many today as the aftermath of the New Year's festivities is felt. But you may feel restless and have a burning desire that is impossible to fulfill. Strange.
My feet hurt, and I think I want to lay in the shower for awhile.
I miss you. Fly safely. God speed.
Somehow, the feeling of generations was with me today. Because I could see it in the people around me, and I felt like part of it. Like a continuation of this intellectual heritage. I want to go to grad school so insanely now. I had no idea how much I wanted this.
Patrick gave me a couple of beautiful gifts today. One is a double cd set of Russian trance music, which combines two of my favorite things. It's incredibly good, and I've been listening to it nonstop in the car and at home.
It's perfect, it's so perfect and so beautiful. You know what I mean, don't you?
We ate this wonderful dinner at The Clay Pit, Austin's finest Indian food restaraunt. It's in a historic building, and so lovely inside. Oh, and the food, the divine fantastic delicious food. Mmm. The waiters and bartenders are always so kind, and I always feel so good there. I ate tandoori chicken, possibly the most succulent chicken on this earth. Seriously, I may never eat chicken anywhere else again. It's that good. Daina I think you would love this place.
From my horoscope for tomorrow: An exhaustion settles over many today as the aftermath of the New Year's festivities is felt. But you may feel restless and have a burning desire that is impossible to fulfill. Strange.
My feet hurt, and I think I want to lay in the shower for awhile.
I miss you. Fly safely. God speed.
I've never actually had Indian food. . .
Date: 2001-04-11 08:00 am (UTC)I love any food that comes in a historic building though. . .
Re: I've never actually had Indian food. . .
Date: 2001-04-11 02:00 pm (UTC)It's a very lovely stone building, and they have a romantic cellar. (a rarity in parts of Texas due to the limestone I think)
Re: I've never actually had Indian food. . .
Date: 2001-04-11 03:23 pm (UTC)The Bay Area has one of the largest Indian populations in the US. UC Berkeley is a majority Asian-American (including Indian).
Teach me great Russian princess. WHat should I try? Nothing too spicy for my midwesten taste buds though. . .
a brief guide to Indian food...
Date: 2001-04-11 03:45 pm (UTC)Okay. Most good Indian places will ask you how hot you want your food. Go for mild to start and you can always work your way up.
Start with naan bread, the Indian pita. You can get naan with things like garlic & basil, or stuffed with potatos, fruit or nuts.
Kabuli Chicken is one of my favorites, and it isn't too spicy or hot. Boneless cubed chicken sautéed with garlic and simmered in a creamy nut puree with minced raisins & cherries. They also make similar dishes with lamb (Taar Korma) or beef (Badami Korma) or even vegetables (Navratten Korma).
Something cooked in the tandoor oven is also a good choice. They marinate the meats in a mix of garlic, ginger, spices and yogurt, then cook it in this special free-standing ovens. You can chicken, fish, shrimp, beef, etc.
Lamb coconut stew is filling and comforting. The vindaloo is an excellent dish but very spicy hot.
Those are my favorites from the Clay Pit. You can probably find something similar. Just pick a place with friendly waiters, and go early in the evening. Well made Indian food is delicious! It will make your mouth happy and a little tingly! and the leftovers make the most wonderful breakfast. :)
Re: a brief guide to Indian food...
Date: 2001-04-11 04:07 pm (UTC)Indian studies. Well, not per-se. We have a South and South East Asian Studies Dept. (http://ls.berkeley.edu/dept/sseas/) which includes India. I believe it's easy to specialiaze on India though. There are tons of knowledgable faculty too. Usually most any department will have a class taught on India within it. My beloved Dr. Zook's doctorate is actually in S. and S.E. Asian History. (so am I an expert by proxy?) When I graduate I'll have had about three classes dealing somewhat with Indian politics. There are language classes in Hindi, Pali, Prakrit, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, and Urdu.
Indus is the Indian culture club and they put on a big culture show and dance on Sproul during South East Asian Pride week.