:::Hey!..Whatsa gonna do during the Holidays?::: -by gasper crasto / Kuwait
Eid Holidays..! Yes. The holidays are coming up. All your co-workers, friends and family have planned out something. Barbeque on the beach, hiking out in the desert, going for the latest movie, etc, or go somewhere out of the country.. a foreign tour! What about you..! Are you going to do the usual stuff of the weekend go shopping and clean the house? Or try out those disastrous new recipes that you invent? What is it this time? I asked my friend. My wife wants to spend the Holidays in Saudi Arabia. He replied rather sheepishly. Knowing my friend and his wife, orthodox Christians that they are by all faith, I was obviously at shock to hear that. My friend said he too was at a shock by his wife's decision. His wife is known to get the strangest ideas every holiday, like taking a course in jive dancing even though she is overweight. But going to Saudi of all the beautiful places on earth. His initial reaction was to scoff at his wife but we all know that wives get what they want, finally. Now, he was quite into the idea of going to Saudi and visit Mecca and Medina. Hey, she wants to visit every Gulf country including Antarctica. He said sounding thrilled about it. But Antarctica is not in the Gulf.... The exciting news is that, he cut me short, in a few weeks I can cross Saudi off my list of places she wants to visit. And hopefully I will get a few cool souvenirs and pictures with me back home. C-o-o-l..!!!!??? I exclaimed, knowing my friends interest in using his digital lens everywhere he went. Cool????.. You think so? It is my years saving! ... Then, don't you think you should spend more reasonably.. I said. That's it. I told my wife we are not going.., He said, You know what? Actually, I am NOT happy about all these things especially about her --taking all the decisions... Well, take out a pad and paper and write down the things that make you happiest. What made you happy all these years? Was it playing football, watching cricket, visiting places? Photography? Movies? Whatever it is, no matter how silly, write it down. I said. I think I love toy race cars and puzzle books. He replied. I was slowly starting to get mad at his unrealistic, funky answers. So, buy those toy cars and puzzle books and when you get home, play with them. I said bluntly. Write a script and buy some puppets as well to act for you! Or take pictures of the lights and decorations outside all the apartments in your building, and develop your own rating scale and send your neighbors emails letting them know who got best deco for color/lights, etc. Learn to make your own fun. Keep yourself busy! And excited! Have a good time.. Bye.. As I was about to hang-up, I heard him chuckling sarcastically at the other end. His laughter left me intrigued. "Have a wonderful holiday meal with your wife..Bye.. I said, don't settle for a panv-bhaji or omlette if you want to have those Goan pork sausages for breakfast all the days of the holidays... Hey buddy, Listen. We do so much for others throughout the year, you need to take care of the most important person in your world, that's you silly! Do something for yourself and agree that you won't let yourself feel bad about it. You deserve to feel good about what you do. Play holiday music, take off your pants and dance around the living room. Run to the kitchen, dance there for a while and get back to the living room and dance again! I know it sounds silly! But sometimes it's good, you know. Put on a winter jacket and Christmas fathers hat, and go to town! Doesn't matter if it is summer or Eid. Who's going to see you anyway! Have fun! Just have a good time.. Is that going to make me happy? He seemed to have spoken to himself rather than me. Don't allow yourself even one sad thought, and when you find one coming, start singing at the top of your lungs... Wish I could sing all my favorite songs to some live music.. all to my hearts content.. .. Yes..thats one thing I wanted to do all my life.. Then dude, why don't you go where you and your wife can both get all the happiness and inspiration that you deserve and desire.. Where... The Nite ORoses at Crowne Plaza. This Thursday..2nd October 2008.. You may even get on stage and sing with Indias top band The Blackslade, and the other band.... it is just 2..S#arp to be missed.. .. and whats more --- your wife can jive all night long === :::BLACKSLADE TO BRING DOWN THE HOUSE::: Blackslade, the band made up entirely of Goans, but based in New Delhi happens to be one of the best bands in India. Blackslade arent your regular musicians who come on stage, stick to their cozy spots and belt out number after number. Rather, their electrifying shows charged with tons of energy will wake up the sleepiest of souls... What do you get if you get India's best drummer, the most talented guitarist a bass guitarist like none in the country, an equally impressive guy on the keyboards and a vocalist who is as young at heart as he is talented at the task ..... ??? Makes for a lethal combination, doesn't it? Watch the Blackslade bring down the house (Crowne Plaza) at the Nite ORoses - 2nd October 2008 starting 8 pm. === As the music enchants us on 2nd October 2008 at the Crowne Plaza in a fragrance of Roses, it will also be a time to evoke how best we can love our dear ones unconditionally. The event is only an excuse to tap and drive out our blocks and awaken us to embrace unconditional love. .. And if we succeed to touch just one life, thats an achievement!... -Agnello A.S. Fernandes - President, Navelim Youth Centre === :::JIVE COMPETITION - Excellent Prizes for Winners!!!!::: A JIVE COMPETITION is going to be one of the Highlights of the show. Navelim Youth Centre is geared up to make sure that the culture of 'delicate' steps remain popular among the young and old. NYC's last dance nite in Kuwait featured a Cha Cha dance contest. Proceeds from the event will go to charitable trusts in aid of the poor and less fortunate brethren back home in India. === :::Shahu to perform on Sax with 2..S#arp::: Goan pop music has undergone a metamorphosis ever since its inception during the Portuguese era. Today, Western music has become engrained into the fabric of Goan culture. This foreign assault has resulted in the birth of a new creation of ultra-modern, dance-friendly 'remixes' with the Gen-X hypnotized to its beats. Contrary to the fast-paced music, Kuwaits ace musician Shahu (Francis) Almeida will provide some symphonic tracks at the NITE OROSES on 2nd October 2008 at Crowne Plaza, taking on the saxophone - an instrument almost forgotten by modern musicians. Shahu will perform with his band 2..S#arp. === :::Goa's famous compere Xavier to host::: Kuwait Indians will have an opportunity to see and hear the unique glib of international fame Master of Ceremonies and Event Manager Xavier Fernandes at the NITE O'ROSES. Hailing from Candolim, Bardez - Goa, Xavier has hosted numerous product launches, conferences weddings, parties, etc, since 1983. The Master Compere is best seen shining at Christmas and New Year Eve shows in Goa, Valentine Nite shows, other Dine & Dances, Beat shows, Fêtes, Theme Nites for Hotels & Clubs, and even local festivals like Sao Joao, Sangodd, etc. http://gaspersworld.tripod.com/
