Tuesday 25 December 2012


                               12 BRILLIANTS FAST FIXES FOR CHRISTMAS

So, you’re dressed in your loudest and about stepping out and there’s this silly impediment getting in your way and if you’re just like me, this groove is one you won’t want to miss, where else would you be given express go ahead to dance nonstop, grrr...rrrrr!

Well my fellow ‘partylites’, I have got just the right solution for your troubles. Hold on tight to these twelve wacky fixes, am sure it would offer you some source of comfort.

You’d find them totally brrrrrilliant.

*      Babe when you have a splinter hindering you from wearing your those favourites shoes, here’s a sure solution.
Put a piece of ripe banana skin pulp-side down on the affected area and cover it with a bandage. The enzymes from the banana peel will draw out the splinter.

*      When your nose is dripping like it’s a new tap (lol) simply snort a handful of salt water, (this helps to dry your nasal passage) and blow your nose, that should take care of you for a while.

*      Are you hit with cramps? Warm up a wet soft fabric in a micro wave for about 30 seconds, once it’s a little warm, lay it on your tummy for a while to lessen your discomfort.

*      You can’t stop coughing? Try mimicking sucking on a large cough, this will assist you generate enough saliva to coat your throat. Any problems with this, try drinking warm water in bits.

*      Stressed and tensed neck and shoulders? Try relaxing them by turning your head 90 degrees to the left, then to the right. Then bob your head up and down slowly. Lastly tilt your head from side to side. Repeat this ten times.

*      You’ve got itchy eyes? That reeks of allergies! Simply splash cold water on open eyes. Whatever got in could be washed out that way.

*      Woo... Babe the size of that Zit!  Run hot water over a metal spoon for ten minutes, then press the underside on it, it will put off the pimple for a couple of minutes and reduce its size when it shows up again.

*      You feel like you are going to be sick (i.e. throw up), simply prepare a ginger drink; this will help calm your tummy.

*      Woke up with puffy eyes? Wrap ice blocks in tiny towels and place them over closed eyes for about...um... a minute.

*      Itchy from mosquito bites? Mint tooth paste placed over the affected spot will deaden the itching.

*      Tooth ache? Awww....I got the feeling .try gargling salt water for 30 seconds, this will help lessen the pain for a while.

*      Bloodshot eyes? Simply splash cold water over closed eyes.

People I’ll add one extra for the road

*      Bro, are you getting a bit tipsy? Lol... eat something greasy like chips , fried plantains (you know that way?) the fat would help  slow alcohol absorption and sober you up.

It’s the season for parties,
You’d definitely want to keep these cures handy.
Merry Christmas
Your gist mate
Shy!

Monday 17 December 2012


SANTA- MYTH!

Finally exams are over and two days back, I decided to visit the mall closest to where I live. Oh my, I was reliving the magic of Christmas just window shopping and watching kids run around excitedly until I heard this voice (must be a bitter pimple faced adult) deliver these lines ‘Santa is a lie! Why people lead their kids to believe in him at all is beyond me. ‘I didn't get to see the person who spoke per Se but I got a glimpse of a child in a red jacket scream in protest.

Wait! Don’t arch your eye brows yet, he only told the undiluted truth, I know!

 And the facts are:
 No child is ever going to have a troubled childhood because he or she isn't made to believe in a myth. Were we to continue along this path, it is even more deceptive when one observes the long queues these kids have to endure all because they want to take picture with the guy in a fat suit?  It all seems to be a waste of money and time in the long run!

But what that poor kid endured in the few seconds of being denied the gift of seeing Santa is so heart wreaking I am inclined to think telling  the truth at all is a waste.

This left me wondering-what happened to the saying let kids be kids?, didn't we have our fair share of fun filled childhoods when Tom and Jerry were real life characters and sesame street was an actual street (we hoped to visit one day) existing in the united states of America.

 The tooth fairy was a pretty lady who lived near the setting sun and she was in charge of picking our baby tooth and paying us heavily if we brushed them well before they fell out!(laugh out loud)

LIES! I know but it sets the pace for us to reminisce about those days of blissfully living without a care in the world and it set the pace that gives us the right to believe that dreams can come true (so many of ours have).

All this ‘Santa is lie’ controversy just ruins the fun!

 Besides I believed in Santa till I was six. (A rather early age for me to stop disbelieving in Santa) The local Rotary club district made the mistake of putting my very light skinned father in a fat suit (lol)! Of cause I knew it was my father immediately he said ‘hello’ (and mom explained later about the myth thingy) so I only prided myself on knowing it was a myth earlier than most. This didn't ruin me either, it only endeared the carol-I saw mommy kissing Santa clause to heart.

Enough with the cynicism and let’s let the kids’ have fun!