Chai Guy!

So basically my day starts with a cup of milk tea. This has been my routine since my child hood. A nice cup of Liptons Yellow Label - Carnation evaporated liquid milk - One Table spoon Sugar = Stan's Cup of Tea. 

I was never a Coffee guy.  Not that I hate it but, given the options I'd stick to tea any day, although I read an article today mentioned Coffee does reduces the risk of death.

I usually have Nescafe during the cold season and the other time I love to have coffee is usually in flights - for some strange reason I really like the coffee with milk serves aboard Air India. :) 

Now I usually like my tea not too strong and not too light either. Its that nice blend that should leave a soothing sense once you've sipped it. Never liked the other kinda tea, rose tea, green tea, masala tea, ginger garlic or any other spice tea....they all suck.
I have my tea usually with biscuits. Its goes well with moms homemade Chappattis, mini puris, but I used to also love having tea with 
- Petit Buerre Biscuits, 
 - Digestive, 
- Marie, 
- Danish Cookies, 
- Horlicks biscuit, 
- Glucose, 
- Nice coconut, 
- nice fresh plain croissant, 
- bourbon,
- Italian puff pastries, 
- Donuts,
- the local kuwait flour mills pita bread ( kubhuz)
- Braided sweet french bread
- cake rusk
- cream biscuits
 and the best of them all TUC biscuits that I have been having since my childhood. 

I usually have black tea (without milk) when Im sick, or have a bad cold, it does kinda give me a relief. I once tried having black tea with Vanilla Ice Cream it wasnt bad, but a funny blend of ice cold and hot. 


I do have alotta good memories attached to this cup of tea, usually my regular beverage for breakfasts. I remember having it in the morning around 9-10 am, since my school would start at 12.30 in the afternoon. Then around 6 am in the morning when I was schooling in Goa. 
Having it for 1 rupee at the College Canteen, speaking of which I remember my senior back then -Alemao, was such a prick, he stole my cup of tea and had it, but politely thanked me for it. Kinda puts you in one of those situation where you wanna punch him so hard but you cant coz he said the magic word - Thank you. anyways, Alemao - I wish I could have said Fuck you, but instead I said no problem and got me another cup! :$


I also remembering sipping a cup at 6am in the morning all tired right after attending a wedding still all decked up with the bow tie and suit.


I remember when I was a kid and whenever I used to head to church, the cab that we took to ride to church would halt at the signal just before the church and Through the window I could see the Sheraton hotel coffee shop and since then always wanted to have a cup of coffee at that coffee shop.  I still haven't crossed it out in my things that I wanted to do since childhood list.  Maybe its about time I get that done. 


Beside Coke and juices...tea happens to be the drink that I love having. So im not into coffee...especially black, bitter or turkish coffee. So dont ask me out for a coffee, lets sit for tea instead... I'm indeed  a Chai-Guy! :)


Stan out.

BAD CHOICES!

So we all do somewhere, sometime in our lives make bad choices. Even if we were probably warned about , we would just go with our instinct and hope that the choice we made was simply right. Usually the choices that you regret making can lead to consequences that could have a big impact in your life in a positive or negative way. The most common bad choices we make is probably when  we go shopping.  Its is always safe to consult an expert or people who you can rely on giving advises to guide you in making up your mind to have the right choice.  Lately  I was in such a dilemma when I was gonna purchase a TV for myself. I wanted a reasonably priced  good TV. Well, i started by doing a little research for myself on PLASMA, LCD and LED. So with LED being the top range in the market, I did a study on the pricing factor. Now I had almost made up my mind on taking up a PLASMA, until I realized it didn't want a glass/glossy finish. As I hate to have reflection on the screen. I know how annoying it can get since I have the same glossy/glass on my laptop. So I wanted to get in a big screen, since I do spend most of my spare time watching the telly, i decided to get myself a bigger screen to enhance my viewing experience. So after gooing around in the market, looking for some good offers, i ultimately bought a reasonably - cheapest 46 inch LCD. Now don't get me wrong, there were other Chinese brands that were cheaper by 10-12 KD but by far I guess I did make a good choice. two months since and I checked there isn't any 46 inch LCD TV cheaper than mine. So, there you go - I was happy I made a good choice.  No reflection, big ass screen, good sound, great gaming experience....I'm a happy man! :)

I was just going through my social network site when I found a pic of a wedding line up - the  groomsmen. They all had the suck-iest outfit ever. It was black suits, but along with it were funky bright colored vest coat and matching tie. Each grooms men had a different color. and I must say who ever taught that this particular color coded theme would be cool......it so wasn't! I mean c'mon, its common to make a statement and be different at your wedding. I know that you usually get inputs from many people that care about your wedding more than you even could. And then again, they say the bride gets to make the major decisions - color theme, menu, etc. But I feel the Groom has to give in his opinion as well.  After all, a wedding is not only about the bride. 


I don't know about anyone else, but damn for my wedding, I'm gonna make sure i get a say in most of the decisions. Just cant leave it entirely on my better half....can I ?
Well, one thing is for sure....i'm not gonna have an Olympic colored vest coats for my groomsmen. definitely something subtle color to set in with the skin tone. I wouldn't wanna take the risk in going out flashy! no sir, that ain't my cup of tea! :)

 Stan - out! :)

Say Again?!!

So lately Ive notice that "Uber" happens to be the rad word that everyone in India is using.... kinda a cool word used amongst the youths. Well  as for me I think its sux! Its sux deep coz, I think it isnt great or cool enuff to be used in your sentences.  Like I remember about 3-4 years ago, they came up with a totally bull shit kinda word called "FUNDA", it was so sick, that I felt like bashin up any mo-fo who was using it. its just that they try so hard to make a stupid word look cool, but its not. Like I noticed in the U.S, the blacks have these stupid words that dont make sense but sounds cool....well, not too cool. Usually a rap/hip-hop artist will use the word in their lyrics....just to find an appropriate rhyme, but seriously the word doesnt make any sense. well you gotta give credit that when that word is used in a  track, they ensure it does fit in with the rest of the lyrics and thus resulting in a nice track.

For example, Niggas in Paris by Kanye West and Jay-Z, they used words like Kray,  well, some thought Kray was actually short for Crazy....then again some thought it was in reference to the Kray Brothers who happen to be criminals in the olden days. whatever the truth behind the meaning....the track was simply good. Same could be told in Rack City by Tyga. he uses the term - "Honnit" which apparently means a hundred dollar bill. Seriously?!!! what the fuck....but he says it with style so ...there you go... its all turns cool.

Im just saying is you gotta be a bit sensible and throw in some nice words, that do make sense. Missy Elliot use to use laughs like ha,ha,and hee,hee in her lyrics which was stupid, but when you hear that track play in the clubs, you will find most bitches singing the lyrics to that shit making it all sound cool. Whats even worse is when a white guy wanna sound lilke a black guy and goes... Daaaaang! Id liek to response Daaang my ass mother fucker!!! or like Steve Carell said in the movie DATE NIGHT  -- SHUT YOUR VAGINA!!! :D

Yeah, most blacks are infact like the Indians....just some stingy ass wannabes. and most of them get away with it...more when compared with Indians.  Like the big ass chains, blings, bedazzle, showing your boxers with your jeans falling down.....I totally think its all overrated. but the fad continues as long as there are stupid dumb fuck wannabes who actually think its all cool. sheeeshhhh....Stan out!

So...When are you getting Married?!! :$

So there is this new ad on TV, by Vivel Facial Scrub and Wash 3 -in-1, where in the ad starts by two chicks in the room, where one says I want a guy who is Smart,Witty and Rich...

Seriously, this is the actual mind-set todays chicks in India have. Very fucking materialistic and demanding. And to their defense they are all smart, witty and not rich but pretty! Which means their ideal and most suitable match would be a guy who is smart,witty and rich. Well, to all the bitches in favor of this kinda guy, lemme tell you this guy sure does exist, but probably has wrinkles up his ass. Only a few men in this world have such quality, but damn....women of India, they all have the same fucking choice....ok, not all, but almost all of them.  So basically the planned up routine is...first they get all career oriented, and then set high expectations. Now dats totally fucked up.

I am 33 and still single....to the Goan/community that's a big question mark on my status.

Well the usual scene is that most Goans usually fall in love and get married. the remaining chuths get arranged married. Now life is not a bed of roses and while most of the marriages do work out, some of them don't. Unfortunately I wasn't the lucky ones who found Miss Right and fell in love and eventually got married. I must say I do have some good friends that I've seen for myself, where their friendship bloomed into a serious love relationship and they got into a commitment into spending the rest of their lives together. I do envy such couples, coz even with their ups and downs they do learn to live and maintain that relationship. And without any doubt they do have their good and bad days respectively.

Anyways, back to me - Now Me being one of the very last guys of my age category, the pressure of getting married is just shooting high. First off the emotional stand off with the parents. Then every elder person around pops the question. 

I really wish I could tell them to just back the fuck off...and let me be me. Its not that I fucking dont wanna get married, Its not that I intend to be a bachelor all my life, its just that I cant fucking commit to any random girl without trusting, understanding and knowing her well. Marriage is not a game, and indeed a serious commitment involving the lives of not only two but the family members as well. 

I want to be a one-woman-man, and I always will intent to be that way. If I was a player, I'd be scoring around like crazy. But the shit is - I'm just not like that. Lately I've come to accept the fact that I could be a little choosy/picky. But the fact is I'm just looking for a companion who I know I can have a good level of understanding or otherwise its just gonna be a sad ass whining roller coaster ride which I totally wanna avoid. 

I just pray that I dont end up settling down with just anybody....but with somebody who knows me for who I am. 

Thats the main reason why lately I have distant myself from social events and gatherings.

the odds of finding a companion in Q8 are very slim. I did realize that I dont fit into these social gatherings anymore.  Simply because there are hardly any bachelors attending such places and hence I gotta listen to family matters....which is ok for a while then kinda makes u wanna leave.

I know my time is running out, so by this December....hopefully there will be a change in my life.... 

until then try shutting the fuck up, and stop with the ....So, when are you getting married - question! 

Stan out!

So Its a known fact for all the peeps here in Q8 that when its time for the weekend, it means its time for a fucked up weather. One can barely count the number of times there was actually a nice weather over the weekend. Most of the time its dusty...so you just cant get ur ass out. With the summer heat coming in, Its probably gonna get damn hot and  again you just wont feel like going out, rather stay at home  with an oh so cool conditioning, watch a movie or have a siesta.  The weather isn't any different today, looks quite dull and sad.

If there is anything great about the hot summers...is probably when your taste bud for ice-cream is at prime high! :) I love ice-creams and just the other day, i tried out Haagen Dazs and they seem to have some new flavors since I last visited. I tried out Creme Brulee and it was quite nice. Looking forward to try out the remaining new flavors this summer. Also another must-try in my list  are the Cold Stone Creamery cupcake ice cream. Well, as per the pics they look great, so Ill be trying that out too and update a review about it. Nothing much planned for the weekend, just another ordinary boring day off.  The Avengers is now showing all over Q8 Cinemas. Still figuring out whether I shud watch it on IMAX 3D or the regular screen. Reviews did mention not to miss out the action scenes from HULK, so lets see. Will post a review on it too.

Speaking about reviews I did try out the Hardees Big Hardee, didnt look all that big but it was quite filling though. The Big Hardee stacks three patties, two slices of American cheese, some shredded lettuce and finished with our own tangy Big Twin sauce – all on a seeded bun. The sandwich on the whole was not too big. but it was a good option to try out, my favorite at Hardees still remains the Five Star Burger and the SuperStar burger. I also like the Big Boss burger but I guess they took it off their menu. Nonetheless, Hardees do have great burgers and are worth trying out once a while.


thats it from me ....Stan out!

Wake up, Get up...

Wake up Call.... usually noted for your morning alarm...reminding you to get up, get ready, and get going! Well, my wake up call, is in reference to waking up and taking action against my overweight issue. Yes as per my BMI I stand to be and Acute Obese...in other words, a Fucking Fatso! I need to start working out, and not just work -out but get rid of some excess unwanted kilos! :$ I usually try to overshadow my appearance by my persona...which usually works out fine as long as I am able to take off the attention from my weight. Lately someone  that I knew passed away during his mid-life. Which got me to think and worry about myself. I feel I'm in a mid-life crisis, but its nothing compared to loosing your life. I know I have a lot  that I wanna do in this lifetime, and to just waste my time, and leave this world abruptly.... wouldnt make me feel satisfied at all. I know everyone dont get the opportunity to live their life to the fullest and have no regrets. Coz, somewhere, somehow we do regret for not doing stuff that we probably had jotted down in our wish/bucket list. 

I wont say that Im depressed as I am content with how my life as pulled off so far, meeting many new people, dealing with them, befriending them, unfriend-ing some....Ive learnt alot and still do feel I have more to look out for in my life's experience.
Ive dared myself and I am proud of it....since it does give me that feeling of accomplishment. I have been rebellious, I have laughed out loud, and cried out, struggled and been blessed. All in all it has been good, but good isnt enough for me, as greedy as I may sound to be. I do envy some other people on how their life has turned out to be. Then again, screw them, I need to think about ME.  Lets see....I still need to do the SKYDIVE...

Well, one track that always has been an inspiration and from time to time I do listen to it especially when Im down and feeling very low.  Baz Luhrmanns - Everybody's free ( to wear sunscreen).  Every line has a deep meaning and I can relate to almost all of it. Taken from a speech write up by Schmich with lines that kinda hits me a lot : Maybe you'll marry, Maybe you wont, Do one thing everyday that scares you -Sing- Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts, don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours. Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how.  Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life…the most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don’t.


Click to watch Baz's Sunscreen Video


I must say that I have made some positive progress with the changes adapted by being motivated to make a change for the good. Ive not done much, but its a pretty good start from my side. 


We Humans are the most unpredictable living beings on this planet, we all have our dos and donts, we aspire to be some kinda wannabe, at the end....I just dont wanna regret a whole lot. Smile most of the time, and wanna try hard to worry less. If theres one thing I know I lack no matter how much I get it, its love. You just cant run out of it! :)


Time to step up and make some changes, will update if I've done something about this. 
Till then take care, peace ----- Stanz  out! 

No food like Home food! :)

Well, the saying goes There is no better place than home....the most common factor that would make you reminisce your home place  for a person that has been away from home for a while would probably be the the home made cuisine. Being stuck in the Arabian peninsula especially in a country like Q8, I do miss my home town style cuisines. But of course being an avid meat eater...I do miss eating piggy-meat and other delicacies of Goa. So me and my friends decided to go to this restaurant called Dakshin by Ceasars Group. Its specialties are cuisines from the south of India - Andra Pradesh, Kerala, Mangalore, Goa, Tamil, Etc. 
So we ordered The Chicken Vindaloo and Chicken Xacuti, and some other dishes from Mangalore and Kerala. To my disappointment the other dishes were way better than the Goan ones. Sad to say but there isn't any good restaurant in Kuwait that serves authentic Goan Dishes, which basically means if I need to get it, my only option would be to head down to Goa and get it. The gravy dishes lacked thickness and richness which didnt bring out the real flavors. 
Anyways interestingly enough I decided to try the dessert which kinda caught my attention - Pineapple,Lemon, Orange and Coconut Ice cream were being served in the real fruit shell. And so we decided to order the Pineapple and the Orange Ice cream since this was gonna be my first time trying out an ice cream like this plus the heat is getting to me, yeah the weather here is rising....towards HOTTT!

The orange was ok not too good but the pineapple ice cream was nice, as it had bits of pineapple in the ice cream, thus giving it a nice flavor of the ice cream but not spoiling it but overdoing the flavor. 


Well i always goof up by somehow getting a stain on my shirt while eating my meals. No matter how careful I am, I unwillingly tend to get a stain on my shirts. I remember my mom screaming at me all the time, asking if I was a civilized guy or a Junglee for not being able to eat properly.  Sorry Mummy! :P

I really do miss home, and home cooked meal. hopefully soon enough I will get a chance to relish it again. :)


until then - Stanz out!!!