Saturday, November 25, 2006

Cleaning Toilets In Europe

"Ok man! See how he cleans and you have to learn as quickly as you can. I am not going to pay you until you are perfect". My Turkish Boss told me pointing out at a Swedish guy who was cleaning the bar. It was at one of the biggest nightclubs in town. It was my first day of job and I was on the training. After struggling at 100 places, I have finally found this part time job. Forget about earning euros, even surviving becomes difficult in most of the European countries until you speak their local language. You see, even to clean the toilets they want you to speak their language. English is not going to help you anymore. In France speak French, Germany German, Spain Spanish, Holland Dutch, Belgium German or French, Italy Italian, Finland Finnish, Sweden Swedish and rest you name it. I was lucky enough that I got a job as a foreigner. Very quickly I learnt art of cleaning.

Every morning, at freezing cold of Minus 20 degree I leave my warm bed and take a bus to work. The weather is really horrible with snowfall and killing wind. Even more than that, the weather is so gloomy and unpleasant that people get depressed. It has been more than a month that I last saw the Sun. Till 12 in the morning it is dark and again by 3 or 4 afternoon it turns dark again. That was the price to be paid when you live in one of the coldest countries. I did not have any option like in Kathmandu "Damn care". Here work means work. If you are late for a minute you can be kicked out of the job and by chance (remember by chance) it is going to happen, you have to inform them one hour earlier.

Now it has been my routine to clean the bar, washing the wine and beer glasses, then sometimes also clean the toilets. The place where I work is as I said one of the most happening places in town with a disco, night club, pub, bar and restaurant. So the work load is really a lot. Mopping the floor with all the wine stains with gloves in hand is really an AMAZING experience. Though I have heard such things in Nepal, I never imagined myself doing such kind of work. Frankly I considered myself smart (over smart?) in all aspects but… here I’ve seen KO KATI PANIMA….

Gradually, working in this environment has been my passion. Here work means work. Either cleaning the toilet or running the country, you have to prove your sincerity. People who work are highly respected. I can proudly say here that I work as a cleaner and everyone respects me. I have seen many Europeans and Americans doing the same kind of work. More interestingly when my friends at the university came to know about my work I have got trouble. Everyone wants me to help them find a job. Sometimes while cleaning the toilets I curse myself, ‘what I’m doing here! Have I come to do this all the way from my country? I feel sorry for myself.
What I used to earn in Nepal for a whole month, I can make it here in just 10 hours. Many of my friends say Nepalis do not work in Nepal but when they go abroad they are ready to do any type of job, even ‘fourth class’ like cleaning toilets. But I bet I am ready to clean the toilets of Kathmandu if anyone offers me that much money in Nepal. Even I’m ready to wash the dishes in front of all people at KHULA MANCH or TUNDIKHEL or wherever you order.. Here, I did not find gap between staff. Everyone is a staff. No Sir, no madam. You may know very well, there are no Peons in any office. The other day, I saw my Professor carrying tables and computers with great difficulty. When I wanted to help, he says its his work. Then I compare with Nepali HAKIM SAHEBS who need someone even to lift the empty cup from their table. That is difference between Westerners and Nepali Sahebs.


When I was in Nepal, I worked part time while doing colleges for years. Everyday I used to meet my boss BUT never had the opportunity to shake hands with him and never talked to him frankly. Not only my boss but it is almost the same with everyone. But here the Boss is like a friend you can talk to on everything, yes anything. The other day when I was working he came and said "Hi man, do you like music?" when I said yes. He told me "Then why are you working so hard, just listen to the music.” He played the music and I cleaned in rhythmic style and sometimes Boss comes and cleans toilet himself. I work with other four workers Swedish, German, Estonian and Spanish. Though I was one of the laziest guys but here I’m the most hard working. Really we Neaplis work pretty better than Europeans. During 3 hours of work they take five breaks and drink five cups of coffee and always complain that I work too hard. I am really surprised to know it. And nobody wants to pull your legs here like in Nepal until you work with South Asians. Sorry, just got a call from work; got to go.

(source : internet)(copied as the article was posted)

Raghav Live in Concert

'Raghav Live in Concert' finally happened yesterday at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg to a resounding success! But it did have its flaws. Though scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM onwards began only it only at 10 PM. Those who had already made their way into the venue, in the meantime were entertained by DJ Jwala.

Scores of Raghav fans were in by 7:30 and were pretty disappointed to have to wait for more than 2 hours before the charismatic singer from the UK made a grand entrance. However, the wait was worth it and as Raghav kicked off the show, disappointment vanished from the faces and people instantly started grooving to Raghav’s trademark music.

Presented by Samsung and the event managed by Mirage Entertainment, the show was indeed a memorable one with Iceberg Slim giving a fantastic performance and grabbing the headlines as well. He seemed to be equally popular among the girls with his unique showmanship. People do welcome an event of this magnitude and hopefully more are organized in the days to come. All in all, a great performance by the internationally renowned musician. By the time the show ended, you bet Raghav had added a few thousand more into his ever growing fan list.


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Friday, November 24, 2006

Nima Rumba Vs Pink

As you all know who is NIMA RUMBA and even who is PINK, right..?

I have got a mp3 of both of the singer's mixed tune. Hope you all will like this remix.

You can download the songs for free.

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Casino Royale

Cast: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, Mads Mikkelsen, Caterina Murino
Director: Martin Campbell
Rating: ****

"Casino Royale" is really good and Daniel Craig as the new Bond is the best Bond in a very long time. Ever since it was announced that Craig would take on the title role, critics have slammed the choice, relished reports that he couldn't drive the Aston Martin car, and Craig himself had to bear terrible injuries. But it makes it all worthwhile in the end.

The film goes back to the drawing board and traces the way Bond invents himself. He has just been given the "00" status and is too trigger-happy piling on the causalities. He is also raw psychologically and has to mature. Bond has to put his ego in place, learn to respect women and win battles with more character than strength.

The movie by Martin Campbell, who also directed Pierce Brosnan in "Goldeneye", is dramatically streamlined. There are no expensive explosions or nifty gadgets - just great action sequences.

Atypical of it's predecessors, this movie's action sequences consists of the enemy being drowned in the washbasin, choked in a hotel stairwell or just being chased through a construction site - one of the most simple but exhilarating action sequences of any Bond movie.

This movie, in many ways, is the antithesis of the Bond archetype. Apart from the simpler action sequences, there are no one-liners, sexual innuendos and hi-tech gadgets.

It takes Bond almost half way into the movie to put on his tuxedo. Before this, he walks around in ordinary looking but comfortable street clothes that accentuate Craig's physique and prominent biceps.

The penultimate fight between the hero and villain is settled over a game of poker at the Casino Royale and the winner is determined through a test of character and not physical strength.

In the most revealing line of the uniqueness of this movie, a bartender when taking the order of martini asks Bond, "Shaken or stirred?" and Bond spits back at him, "Do I look like I give a damn?"

The supporting actors compliment the look and feel of the film. French actress Eva Green is stunning but also brings in a great touch of coolness and vulnerability. She, unlike other Bond girls, is more intellectual and natural. Her scenes with Craig are subtle yet intense and their sexual chemistry radiates throughout.

The villain Le Chiffre is played by Mads Mikkelsen who has blood for tears and unlike other Bond villains does not care about power or running the world but wants money instead.

Craig is also the first Bond to hurt and bleed properly. He stands in front of the bathroom mirror taking in the pain and needing a scotch to numb the pain. His scars remain the next day and the movie shows the time they take to heal.

As an actor, Craig brings in a lot more pure acting skills and athletic prowess. The film strives to be more rooted in reality than the glossy, fantasy world of the earlier Bond movies.

"Casino Royale" introduces us to the spy who we thought we knew all about but instead reveals a rough-edged man with no refinement, prone to violence and vulnerable enough to fall desperately in love. This is Bond inventing himself. And it is great that we have Craig to show us how he does it.

Britney in American Music Award 2006




Britney Spears appears as a surprise presenter at the 2006 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.








Britney Spears walks on stage to present the award for soul/r&b favorite female artist at the 2006 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Thursday, November 23, 2006

LOVE is COLD

Really, love is really cold for me too......

I can say this.....after seeing this picture from internet source. I got this picture while surfing internet and this title with picture made me think why "love is cold"?

And finally i got the answer, yes it can be and even the title is perfect. Love can survive anywhere anytime anyhow....everywhere.

Just see the picture and ask yourself why....why LOVE IS COLD..?? And keep trying to get answer by your own mind.

ROSE and the ICE LAKE...!! awesome.

TODAY'S NEPAL

Hello all. You might be thinking what is this right...? Well this is a wallpaper, made artistically by me myself. Hope you all will like this wallpaper and will download this for your computer's desktop. You are getting here both sizes wallpaper that is in 1024*768 screen and even in 800*600 screen size.

And i would like to inform u that this wallpaper of mine is already been posted in mysansar.com too. Hope you will like this and download easily.

An art is an art, so define yourself about this art..but for me...its a whole feeling. the background color is the sign of sunshine, those black footsteps are the past dark Nepal and the white footsteps are the new Nepal's upcoming future steps. Along with all that the YINGYANG logo (peace sign) added with moon and the sun means the peace Nepal and last but not the least the bird lightly shaped in background defines everything. Others rest are in beholder's eyes...coz---we know that, beauty lies in beholder's eyes.

To know more about this wallpaper, click here..!!

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800*600








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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Jubilation over Nepal peace pact



Awaited Day

Wow, this day. I don't know why today is so looking special. May be because its the day of new Nepal or might be today is god's happiest day. Its so soft, its so nice, its so warm today. And talking about m y feelings and thoughts , today is the best day for me.......kya damizz mausam cha aaja. But i cant go out to roam here and there, to walk in the roads. I am so unlucky.

But I dont care all that...just watching the roads, outside window and feeling today's weather. Weather is the one that making today's day special, more special. Wish i could be in my gf's warm hug. hehe. Quite funny.

Anyway, today is really a best day for me and hope for all the nepali people too. Its getting just the day to smoke, drink and enjoy.

cant express more......just silent mode is better i guess. i am enjoying myself.

How are your day over there...?

New Nepal

Its really good to hear and proud to be known that now our Nepal is again a sign of peace. Its been so long date that we were waiting for this day and yesterday just nation gifted us our Nepal.

I want to congrats the people of whole Nepal and the world for our succession. Happy Nepal. May god bless us all. Now no violence but only peace, i pray for we all Nepali and our Nepal.

My Nepal, Our Nepal.

WELCOME

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