The Single Man

NOT TO BE POURED LIKE THIS !

Sometime in the  early  2010, 

I was fortunate enough to meet my 'guru' and connoisseur of fine whisky, Mr. Ra, 

who introduce me to the world of Single Malt Whisky.

Before this, I was not an avid whisky drinker. 

I was then happy with good old rum, vodka and beer ( the common factor being the presence of ethanol !)

Mr. Ra  with expertise and patience,
and usually with  glass and bottle in hand,

opened my eye to the world of Whisky - the Water of Life !

He defined for me the Blended and Single Malt Whisky,Scotch and Bourbon Whiskey.

Most importantly he introduce me to Single Islay Malt when he offered me my very first drink of LAPHROIGH.It has been an enriching experience since. And for this

I thank  Mr.Ra with all my heart.

My Single Malt Collection

Over time I became a fan of Islay Single Malt and managed to get a few bottles for myself. I have had my hand on  Laphroigh, Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Caol Ila. Still yet to get the three B's - Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain & Bowmore. Also, the young Kilchoman - just for collecting (& drinking !)  pleasure.

Islay Single Malt are known for their 'Smoke & Peat' feel and taste. You either like it or you don't. Those who don't like Islay Single Malt they can run to their 'Mama'

and ask for Black Label. No disrespect to our premium class community!

As for me, its the taste of  the Isle Of Islay
And I am sure when I finally go there

I will have that uncanny feel of familiarity,

The very thought that  I have been there before!

reflections

I know of your folly

Chasing happiness with frantic zeal

Like a moth to a flame

Missing the fireflies that passes by.

a New Beginning

After the great fall of the kingdom,

Caused by unfulfilled promises, bad deliverance  & the one man army,

Things are finally looking up with a little help from my young friend Mr.Goon.

Over the last few days, together we have conquered the great wall of 'laziness' 

And the approach of 'as is where is basis'  is now filtered down to all planned days ahead. 

For once I can see the tables turning and it is indeed a good feeling! 

Yet miles to go before I go to sleep !

Will keep on it. 

A promise.

   for each day.

lessons from lyrics

JUMP   ( Madonna) 

There’s only so much you can learn in one place

The more that I wait, the more time that I waste

I haven’t got much time to waste, it’s time to make my way

I’m not afraid of what I’ll face, but I’m afraid to stay

I’m going down my own road and I can make it alone

I'll work and I'll fight, Till I find a place of my own.
(sounds better in the song !)

I have a strong respect  for Madonna

She just reinvents herself to perfection time and again,

I have seen her right from the days of " Like a Virgin" & " Papa Don't Preach"

all the way to '" Confession in a Dance Floor". ( does this make me ancient ? )

This is just something , where  you just have that 

" Dazed Look of complete admiration!"
If this is not progressive, what is?

Ditched Lovers Should Try this learning method

The Lessons From Lyrics.

TRINGGGGG.....TRINGGGGG.......

My service provider is  'Reliance Communications' .

One fine day, on their own, they decided to give their customers some freebies in the form of free ringtones! Of course I became aware of this much later as one does not have a habit of ringing themselves up!

When I found out I called their helpline and explained to the nice lady on the other end that I want to be put back to my normal 'tring tring' ring-tone. She then advised me to activate  'DND' (Do Not Disturb!) through SMS from my phone but also said it will take 45 days for this to be deactivated due to procedures. I begged her with folded hand ( Not an easy task when you are holding the phone too !) to take the ring-tone out but she couldn't help

I was left cursing and murmuring to myself with with the prospect that whenever my clients call me up for some serious business they will be greeted by the popular bollywood (Hindi) no " DEKHA HAI PEHLE BAAR, SAAJAAN KA ANKHEN MEIN PYAR........"
( somewhat like " vous le vous coucher avec moi..." ringtone for a business call - not the literal translation though! - this for our french readers  )

 (Afterthought - hmmm.....but  may be true for a certain type of business ! )

This Happened a long time ago  but  Just remembered this!

I tried calling my own number just now just to check! 

So far so good.

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mayhem in class

On Thursday

I attended dance class 

after missing three classes in a row.

We had to dance with partners ( for me the first time!) and I was totally lost.

In this case  the girl was doing all the leading with no help from yours truly.
BAD.BAD.BAD.

Also embarrassing and feeling stupid too!

But not so much so, after all its a class!

NEED PRACTICE, NEED TO BE REGULAR.

E P I L O G U E    0 1

Having attended two more classes ,I am feeling a little more confident.

We did the basic steps of jiving- so fast and full of energy. Pure fun & happiness! We also did the waltz (basic) - most romantic and uncomplicated,

just like the truth itself.

E P I L O G U E    0 2
Today was the last but one day for our class. We will then move on to the next level. By now, we have learned the basic steps  of rhumba, samba, cha cha cha, jive, waltz and foxtrot. Grace has never been a part of the exercise ( at least for me) till now. More of awkward movements filled by an occasional good roll. But still,I would say a good  beginning overall.
Now, looking forward to learning new steps ( the more interesting ones!),
improving overall body posture and most importantly the fine art of 'leading' the lady.
All that is required is Practice and confidence and a bit of shamelessness!
I am good at the third one. Will work on the other two. lol! 

E P I L O U G U E   03 ( 03/04/2011)

We are now in the middle of level 2. We are allowed to rejoin level 1 for practice. This is a good thing because one hour of dancing seemed a bit less. So, if you continue with level 01 which is just after level 2 class you get a good 2 hours. Plus, one can work on the postures and timings since the steps are already known. This helps.

We have also learned a few new steps of each dance form.( need practice for this though!) 

The class have become good fun overall and I am always looking forward to my Tuesdays and Thursdays  (that's when the class is!)

E P I L O G U E   04 (22/04/2011)
Yesterday, I got stuck in traffic for a full hour at one place just 5 mins. away from where the class is. This may be because of everyday bad city traffic and a numerous turnout of people worshiping Jesus Christ which I saw. I waited with calm patience in my car on the jammed up road as my 7' o clock class slowly went on somewhere else. But not to lose hope, I made it for the Level 01 class at 8' o clock, though a little late!
We are now at the end of Level 02- this one seem to have just 'whisk'ed by. We did learn a number of new steps but have to keep up with the names ( started noting them down lest we forget in a big pile-up much later!). Waltz is turning out to be one of my favorite right now.
On Tuesday, the whole academy is invited to a preview of 'bollywood   waltz', to be performed at some high profile wedding function ( The Royal Wedding dinner reception of Prince William to Catherine Middleton, at Buckingham Palace, London- lol!), This will be followed by our 'Socials' where everyone can dance.This will be interesting- wonder if I can make it ?
Will definitely try to be there though. 

E P I L O G U E  05 (26/04/2011)

The preview and social which we spoke about got canceled so there was class as usual yesterday. Yesterday was the last class for LVL. II, i.e to say Thursday will be the start of LVL. III, wonder who will rejoin and who will not ? 

Yesterday was particularly lackluster day for me in class. 

First, my legs were injured due to 'over running' ( one more activity that  i am doing). 

Secondly, i had gone to do pre evaluation test for LASIK surgery just before my class where they put eye drops and subjected me to a number of test. At the end i was a little disoriented and my vision was unclear due to the drops.

Lastly, I was with, shall I say an ' incompatible' partner for my dance routine in class towards the end. Lesson being learnt - you need a compatible ( read- not irritating!) partner to dance good and nice. Not the type where you want to 'un'waltz all that you have learnt. lol!

Better luck next time!

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