No Reservations

It was one helluva hectic day. I had been to Buffalo, NY (3 hour bus ride, 1 1/2 hour plane ride) and back in 15 hours. The purpose of this torture: a 30 minute interview with my Pre Health Committee at my alma matter. You see I am applying for Medical School admission for the 07/08 intake and its part of the requirement for the Pre Health Committee to interview me prior to writing a cover letter to be sent out to all the schools along with my recommendation letters. To say the least, it wasn't the most pleasant of experiences. But the upside of my trip was that I had the chance to meet up with several awesome people in Buffalo. A hug and a kiss can make all the hours travelling worth it.

Back at home, dealing with all the criticsm bestowed upon me by the interviewer I just wanted to relax. No food in the fridge, but that's ok as I am not hungry. Satiated with the criticism mostly, I turn to my most loyal companion - the tube. HGTV has beocme my favorite hangout but the shows tonight are repetitions. As I scroll down the guide, I come across the TRAVEL channel. There was a show playing about Malaysia. Brilliant! I miss home awfully, so this should be helpful in reconnecting to all things familiar. As I tune in, I am not mesmerized with the place I call home but by the host: Anthony Bourdain. Standing tall and lanky, with a ciggarette in one hand, a wedding band adorning his thumb, and numerous tattoos ornamenting his body this is the host of the show. He is a chef, a novelist, a restauranteur, a travel enthusiast, unrepentant smoker and drinker and ex-heroine addict. And I am at awe with his persona. There's something about this person that is just so attractive. The balance of yin and yang you may say? His language is perfect yet flawed. His demeanor is respectful yet provoking. I watched as he explored Malaysia, its food, its culture and its natives. I have just found my new crush.