It is Christmas time and all of Singapore is lit up and ready for the season of cheer and merry making. So, to get into the "spirit" (pun unintended), I tagged along with my new best friend to the mall to buy some wine. So there we were in front of shelves filled with madira (for the enlightenment of my international audience - this is what the gods in India call alcohol) of every type known to man.
There were rows of different brands of Red Wine, White Wine (it beats me why it is called white wine when it is actually kind of yellow in colour, it reminds me of something else, but I shall refrain from mentioning it here as this is a genteel blog and I will not have anything crude appearing in it), Ice Wine (I told SM in all innocence that I am sure it is a printing mistake, they meant "Rice Wine" and all I got for my pains was a dirty look), Pink Wine, Champagne (Note: Did you know that only wine made in the region of Champagne in France can be called Champagne, see I am not just a pretty face you know, smirk, smirk), beer, whisky (Note : Only Whisky made in Scotland can be called Scotch Whisky) and there also happens to be Dry Wine ( I asked SM why is called Dry wine, she says because it leaves you dry, I pictured myself left out to dry on a clothesline, it is quite possible that such a thing will happen if I drink, cause my mom will wash me... (this is actually a literal transalation of a hindi phrase 'Dho Dala' which means to clean throughly but is used as slang to convey 'that the person was throughly thrashed ').
Before you start questioning whether I am an alcoholic let me clarify that my General Knowledge happens to be good, just because I know so much about Alcohol does not make me an Alcoholic, yours truly is a teetotaller, though enjoys an occasional glass of Port Wine. Just because I know about the ocean does not make me a fish, you know, same logic... but I digress, where as I, Ah, buying wine...
So there we were like two giddy school girls giggling away to glory as we looked at the spirits on display. SM wanted to buy some wine for the upcoming Christmas dinner and was looking for something special.
She finally settled on the Pink Wine and what do you think was the dealmaker ?
- the fact that it was bottled in 2005, thus making it a five year old wine...nope (another bit of gyaan, apparently the older the wine the better, I told SM this and she shot it down saying "I don't think it really matters, I have had really old wine and it tasted like piss". I didn't say this SM did, you are welcome to ask her your smart alec question like "Oh, so you tasted piss ah ?" and I will let her unleash her kung fu skills on you.
-the fact that the printing was smudged, showing that it was indeed stored in a deep, dark cellar, somewhere...nope
-the fact that it was reasonably priced... nope...to be honest it was quite expensive for a small bottle...
-the fact that it came from some fancy vineyard, in the heart of France... nope
Give up already ???
Ok, I will let out the secret, she bought that bottle of wine because it was PINK WINE and thought it was CUTE :-)
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Friday, 17 December 2010
Book Review : Xcess Baggage
I have been a fan of Varsha Dixit's writing ever since I read Right Fit, Wrong Shoe, I love the way her protagonists think and intereact, it really makes for some interesting conversations and monologues (when they are talking to themselves). So, I've been looking forward to for her second book to release... and post that I literally hounded the staff at Crossword, Powai, till they agreed to order the book for me (I am sure they have been dubbed me the "Crazy Book Lady").
Anyways I digress; so I finally managed to get my hands on a copy this week and immediately launched into a full-attention-no-distraction reading mode. The initial write-up for the book promised something interesting and Xcess Baggage delivers just that.
The story is riveting and Meghna's dry wit in the face of certain death keeps you hooked. The name Byron actually suits the male lead as he exudes an aura that is dark, scintillating and something medieval. The questions asked by Meghna, are something that you and me (read Hollywood educated junta) would ask if we had the misfortune of being in her place. The story grows on you to such an extent that you will find it difficult to put the book down. I really cannot and will not say anything more as it will kill the plot.
If you are into sci-fi, vampires, werewolves, crackling wit and have a zany sense of humor, go ahead and buy your copy!!!
Anyways I digress; so I finally managed to get my hands on a copy this week and immediately launched into a full-attention-no-distraction reading mode. The initial write-up for the book promised something interesting and Xcess Baggage delivers just that.
The story is riveting and Meghna's dry wit in the face of certain death keeps you hooked. The name Byron actually suits the male lead as he exudes an aura that is dark, scintillating and something medieval. The questions asked by Meghna, are something that you and me (read Hollywood educated junta) would ask if we had the misfortune of being in her place. The story grows on you to such an extent that you will find it difficult to put the book down. I really cannot and will not say anything more as it will kill the plot.
If you are into sci-fi, vampires, werewolves, crackling wit and have a zany sense of humor, go ahead and buy your copy!!!
Saturday, 11 December 2010
Six types of friends a girl just must have...
I have listed below the kind of friends that a girl just must have:
1) 3 a.m. friends - Atleast two, one of these will most likely be sat next her saying, "we are so dead" and the other will be busy running from pillar to post trying to bail her from whatever quagmire she has got herself into.
2) A couple of friends on speed dial who she can call when the rickshaw driver gets overfriendly and wants to engage her in some interesting anecdote.
3) A couple of friends with whom she can just be herself, no pretence or false facade needed when they are around, normally the 3 a.m. friends will fall into this category. These friends would have seen her at her most vulnerable and would have stood next to her through thick and thin. They will be able to tell her on her face when she is making an ass of herself and also be able to egg her on when she needs the boost to do something radical (like say dye her hair purple, get a tattoo, make a bold career move or ask that cute guy who has been eyeing her for the last one month out for coffee).
4) A couple of gal pals to go shopping, gossiping or gymming (weight is best lost when you have company, else it is a lost cause, ask me the best weight loss I have had was when I had company from other weight gain afflictees).
5) A male friend who will give her the guy's perspective to every ticklish problem.
6) A tee-totaller girlfriend to go to parties with, so that just incase she drinks herself silly, she can rest assured that she will arrive home safe.
1) 3 a.m. friends - Atleast two, one of these will most likely be sat next her saying, "we are so dead" and the other will be busy running from pillar to post trying to bail her from whatever quagmire she has got herself into.
2) A couple of friends on speed dial who she can call when the rickshaw driver gets overfriendly and wants to engage her in some interesting anecdote.
3) A couple of friends with whom she can just be herself, no pretence or false facade needed when they are around, normally the 3 a.m. friends will fall into this category. These friends would have seen her at her most vulnerable and would have stood next to her through thick and thin. They will be able to tell her on her face when she is making an ass of herself and also be able to egg her on when she needs the boost to do something radical (like say dye her hair purple, get a tattoo, make a bold career move or ask that cute guy who has been eyeing her for the last one month out for coffee).
4) A couple of gal pals to go shopping, gossiping or gymming (weight is best lost when you have company, else it is a lost cause, ask me the best weight loss I have had was when I had company from other weight gain afflictees).
5) A male friend who will give her the guy's perspective to every ticklish problem.
6) A tee-totaller girlfriend to go to parties with, so that just incase she drinks herself silly, she can rest assured that she will arrive home safe.
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