HOT pokhara !

so finally, all the programs have ended. On a safe and sound note everything is over. :)
Was here from Sunday and finally got time to see 1 or 2 places only. hope to see around more tomorrow. althought the company is less but the its still very much cool. missing a lot of people here, it would have been more fun with lots of people but still its a'ight!
cant be on the net in Pokhara for a long time, it would be a shame but some stuffs just have to be checked and managed so will further maybe elaborate or display later but i guess this'll do for now, catch u later.

We'll meet again

We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when,
but I know we'll meet again some sunny day!
Keep smiling through, just like you always do,
'till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away!

So, will you please say hello to the folks that I know?
Tell them I won't be long!
They'll be happy to know that as you saw me go,
We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when,
but I know we'll meet again some sunny day!
We'll meet again, we'll meet again . . .

Johnny Cash

Downs Syndrome Day

Today is DOwns Syndrome Day, 21st March, some time back i didnt know that and most people here still know that. Many people have hard time coming to grasp what Downs is all about and untill that is cleared out its very hard to move forward.
So let us be aware and try to give people with Downs a chance, RECENT ARTICLE IN vow MAGAZINE

Stupid Post

Had gone to a wedding of my aunt and had to wear a traditional dress, Daura Suruwal. Thankfully, i wasnt the only one wearing that stuff so didnt feel out of place, anyways, it was fun, found out many stuffs ( oi Nirey Im still shocked!!!!). all in all not so bad.
and if that does not interest you here are some photos of a place called Rasuwa, one of the many remote places of Nepal.

Trip to MANTHALI

Some time back was in Manthali (hilly part of Nepal). It was actually kind of official, was a volunteer and had to distribute clothes to the underprivileged students. Felt really good to see the smiles on the children's face when they received the clothes. Also, felt really good with the nice atmosphere and serenity.

Unfortunately, could not witness the snowfall that happened in the capital, Kathmandu, after 62 years. Incidentally, the snowfall happened on 14th February, all the lovebirds had a wonderful time (cant say the same for me:( ) in the nearby hills where snow was abundant. But still, the trip as a whole consolidated for the snow, it was a enjoyable yet fulfilling experience.
Here are some pictures of the trip, it is in HI5 album.

[Thanks Michaela for reminding me about this, had forgotten to write about it]

Reise, Reise

It was about 4 years ago, the first time i saw ants marching in rhythmic steps and communicating in a language i didnt understand and yet it felt so exhilarating watching them with the beat. From the moment i heard it, i knew i liked it but couldnt imagine to what extent it would change things for me and completely immerse me into the world of RAMMSTEIN. So it was Links 2 3 4 that set the mood for what was to become a truly cherishable adventure for me.

4 years ago RAMMSTEIN was new not only for me but for Nepal(and still is) as well, so after lots of struggle, by hook or crook i was able to get my hands on "Mutter" the album which had just been released. The guitar riffs, the enunciation of Till and most of all the langauge just hooked me straight up. I just couldnt get enough of it. Then again through my desperate yet successful attempts i got my hands on "Sehnsucht" and "Herzeleid" and realized how much RAMMSTEIN had changed in the course of time. "Herzeleid" with its simple,addictive and brutal guitar riffs; "Sehnsucht" with its Flake-infested melodic rhythms and bizzare lyrics; "Mutter" with its refined sound, all seemed so distinct yet the same and just brought joy to the ears.

But, my journey with RAMMSTEIN was not only musically fulfilling but socially fruitful as well. I knew i had to learn Deutsch the first time i heard it. Although i was able to officially start learning Deutsch only 8 months ago, but that didnt stop me from learning how to speak correctly or even sing properly. Also, it was after listening to RAMMSTEIN that i was able to befriend Michaela, a dear friend of mine. Although older than me and with different musical taste still, we got along very well and only 1 year back she also visited me and we had a good time in Nepal talking more about RAMMSTEIN. Also, she was kind enough to "geschenk" me with "Reise, Reise", a more elaborate RAMMSTEIN with choirs, accordians and cannibals and another masterpiece. I also got to know Mizz, Daniela and Telmo, all great people thrrough the music of RAMMSTEIN.

I also had the chance of reading some great literary works due to RAMMSTEIN. When recently i got the "Rosenrot" album, the most diverse sounding album, with serious duets (didnt like the english part too much), spanish sound and more hard knocks. The song Rosenrot was somewhat based on Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe's "Heidenröslein". Likewise, Dalai Lama on "Erlkönig"; Hilf Mir on Heinrich Hoffmanns' "Geschichte mit dem Feuerzeug". So, RAMMSTEIN opened up German Literature to me as well. Nowadays, i read works of Friedrich Nietzsche, Goethe and even Grimm Brüder.It also helped me in learning German and made things even more interesting in the class. The songs helped in really knowing some German Kultur to some extent be it religious stuff of Totensonntag or the social stuff of Armin Meiwes.

So, ending this long, boring yet true monologue of my journey with RAMMSTEIN, i have to say RAMMSTEIN has been almost of a daily entity for me and if i hadnt seen those marching ants in the beginning, so much would be completely different now. Deshalb bin ich ihnen sehr dankbar, RAMMSTEIN!!! SIE SIND SUPER!!!

Holi: Too much water can be cold!

Sometimes things can seriously take a U turn and still come out to be nice. Talking about today, it was one unexpected yet memorable day. What started out as small and uncertain ended up very late, cold yet a very nice time.

As I had already mentioned all my Holi celebration have always been unique its own kind and this year also it was no exception. Maybe there were some more extra oomph! to it as well. I guess im in the mood to write so ill write almost all that went down(got wet) today:

First of all, i thought there was a plan of what was supposed to happen today, but turns out there was nothing of that such. I ended up at Ashims' after finding out actualy that i wasnt supposed to celebrate Holi since some one passed away in my family tree, but after consulting and coaxing i went out anyways. So, after watching a bit of Sin City, me, ashim and summit headed out still not sure where were supposed to be headed. So, after reaching New Road and after Sharmila, and Sharmila's, Summit's and Ashim's frens got together with us, we had become by the afternoon a pretty big group who in Prasoons' house had already been able to drench each other and color each other wild. Anyways, the party had been officially started and we quickly had something to eat(i was very hungry and got as many bites as i could) and were off to some place being lead by someone.
The next stop was The Organic Bar. The DJ was playing some whacked up stuff and about 4 guys were just siting looking at the DJ playing the crap, it was very depressing. But that was short lived as the atmosphere was quickly changed as Summit and Jyoti were kind enough to throw me into the "small, covered with slime, green, and full of fish" pond-like-thing. Not only was the water FREEZING but the dirty, freezing water went down my nose, in my throat and it felt REALLY REALLY COLD.Then after everyone had been successfully dipped in the pool and after i had been THROWN more than 5 times it seems everyone felt cold(finally) and we were searching for some other place to crash. Then came one guy who knew a place.
But, the guy didnt know any such HAPPENING place, and we just served as escorts so that he could pick up his girlfriend and we again ended up in the same place and i ended up in the pool more than 1,2, or even 3 times again. So after, being drenched, colored, and other nice stuffs, the sun was about to set, the dance floor had already been set ablaze (kinda) we needed to go someplace TO GET WARM.Everyone was about to freeze to death. But help was on the way, and finally we ended up around a big fire,, warming all parts of our body with nice food, great talk and most of all awesome company. Ended up at home at around 10, so far the longest Holi ive ever played.
This things already to damn long for anyone to read , there were other stuffs i forgot to mention, the silver colors, the film, the cadburry, the bike ride, the peoples misssed, and all the other fun details that went on through out the day, people having their pants torn, people catching fish in their pockets, people taking their hands where its not supposed to go and stuff. All in all it was one hell of a day, completely unexpected, unplanned but all in all a good time throughout. Except the fact that i nearly died of starvation and Hypothermia all was cool.
Prost!!!

Boogie The Butcher

one thing while maintaining a blog as i am finding out is, what should i write? maybe its because im new at it or maybe i have nothing to say.
But today maybe its because i dont feel much like writing. Tomorrow is Holi, dont have as such specific plans but maybe it will be different than the previous holi as it has always been. No two Holi seems to be same. Different year with different people and maybe tomorrow will be different in its own way, ill surely update on that or at least ill try.

This sounds cool:
NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 22, 2006 -- On October 24, 2006 Restless Records will release "Butchering The Beatles" -- featuring the BIGGEST, the BADDEST, the HEAVIEST all-star line-up ever assembled to honor what is arguably the greatest band ever -- THE BEATLES. All-in-all, over 50 internationally known recording artists bring their unique bone-crushing slant to these remarkable songs. Produced by Grammy award-winning producer/guitarist Bob Kulick and ace engineer Brett Chassen, "Butchering The Beatles" features 12 new, ass-kicking versions of The Beatles' chart-topping hits including "Hey Jude," "I Feel Fine," and "Day Tripper," plus the more esoteric "Hey Bulldog," barked out by the legendary Alice Cooper and "Tomorrow Never Knows," uniquely interpreted by the iconic Billy Idol, alongside classic concept songs like "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "Magical Mystery Tour."

When asked by Guitar Player magazine what possessed him to go all metal on The Beatles, Bob Kulick stated that, "Beatles songs are the Holy Grail. They're the best rock songs ever written. These new recordings are totally faithful, yet completely different. Billy Gibbons singing 'Revolution' or (Motorhead bassist) Lemmy singing 'Back In The USSR' are not exactly Paul McCartney or John Lennon. And of course, the guitar solo sections were lengthened to accommodate all the artists' solo styles."

"Butchering The Beatles" track listing:

1. "Hey Bulldog" - Alice Cooper, vox; Steve Vai, guitars; Duff McKagen (Velvet Revolver / Guns N Roses), bass; Mikkey Dee (Motorhead), drums

2. "Back In The USSR" - Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead), vox/bass; John5 (Marilyn Manson / Rob Zombie), guitars; Eric Singer (Kiss / Alice Cooper), drums

3. "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" - Geoff Tate (Queensryche), vox; Michael Wilton (Queensryche), guitar; Craig Goldy (Dio), guitar; Rudy Sarzo (Dio), bass; Simon Wright (Dio), drums; Scott Warren (Dio), keys

4. "Tomorrow Never Knows" - Billy Idol, vox; Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), guitars; Blasko (Ozzy Osbourne), bass; Brian Tichy (Billy Idol), drums

5. "Magical Mystery Tour" - Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen / Soul Sirkus), vox; Yngwie Malmsteen (Rising Force / Alcatrazz), lead guitar; Bob Kulick, (Meat Loaf / Paul Stanley Band), rhythm guitar; Jeff Pilson (Dokken / Foreigner), bass; Frankie Banali (Wasp / Quiet Riot), drums

6. "Revolution" - Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), vox / guitar; Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard), guitar; Mike Porcaro (Toto), bass; Gregg Bisonnette (David Lee Roth / Ringo Starr Band), drums; Joseph Fazzio (Superjoint Ritual), drums

7. "Day Tripper" - Jack Blades (Night Ranger / Damn Yankees), vox; Tommy Shaw (Styx / Damn Yankees), vox; Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake / Dio), guitars; Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake / Thin Lizzy), bass; Virgil Donati (Steve Vai / Soul Sirkus / Planet X), drums

8. "I Feel Fine" - John Bush (Anthrax), vox; Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), guitar; Mike Inez (Ozzy Osbourne / Alice In Chains), bass; John Tempesta (The Cult / Testament), drums

9. "Taxman" - Doug Pinnick (Kings X), vox; Steve Lukather (Toto), guitar; Tony Levin (John Lennon / Peter Gabriel), bass; Steve Ferrone (Eric Clapton / Tom Petty), drums

10. "I Saw Her Standing There" - John Corabi (Motley Crue), vox; Phil Campbell (Motorhead), guitar; C.C. Deville (Poison), guitar; Chris Chaney (Jane's Addiction), bass; Kenny Aronoff (Smashing Pumpkins / Jon Bon Jovi), drums

11. "Hey Jude" - Tim "Ripper" Owens (Judas Priest / Iced Earth), vox; George Lynch (Dokken / Lynch Mob), guitar; Bob Kulick (Meat Loaf / Paul Stanley Band), rhythm guitar; Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge / Beck / Bogert & Appice), bass; Chris Slade (AC/DC), drums

12. "Drive My Car" - Kip Winger (Winger), vox; Bruce Kulick (Kiss / Grand Funk), guitar; Tony Franklin (The Firm / Whitesnake), bass; Aynsley Dunbar (Whitesnake / Journey), drums

Downs

Was at my sisters place yesterday, talking about the upcoming program on 21st March about Down Syndrome on the International Down Syndrome Day. Am supposed to be the MC but haven't been able to clearly think how to manage the stuff. Have to work on that.
There is really no statistics and information about the numbers or any thing that could define its condition in Nepal. I think what she has started may go on to help a lot of people still reluctant to hide the fact that they have a baby suffering from Downs. Even though Down Syndrome Association of Nepal has still a long way to go, to come up with ways to help the many people suffering from Downs, its initiative is well worthy of a praise.
My cousin is in many ways a typical 7 years old, he plays all the time and is normal in all the sense except for the fact he i suffering from Downs. Downs itself is not a disease that is contracted or that can be seen beforehand or even cured but is a genetic variation that can cause so much trouble and pain not only to the person suffering from it but also it brings some sort of grief for the people who care about those suffering from Downs. But Downs should not be taken as a handicap, this is one fact that many people fail to realize and in turn destroy the lives of some innocent. People suffering from Downs ca lead a normal life and go on to settle down and live happily after. Sure, it may take more time than a normal person to accomplish all that but IT WILL HAPPEN!! If people only knew that this thing can be tackled and can be overcome than that would probably make so many peoples' life better and truly give them what they rightfully deserve.