Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Dho Dala

Usually, finely cut logs are used. But just because you are on top of the food chain, it doesnt mean you can put an axe on them when you feel like. Get a huge gas burner that they have in restaurant kitchens.

Take the biggest drum that you have at home, fill it with cauvery water to the brim. Usually, its okay to add a few bathing scents. But no, not today. Keep it simple, stupid.

Pick a bottle full of Gingelly Oil. No, you are not going to make murukku or cheedai (Thamizh Delicacies, Very very Tasty tasty). The golden the oil is, the better.

Pour the oil on your head and let it sink right inside your hair-roots. Take the smell of the oil in with a deep breath and rub it in your scalp. Rub it in your head until you wash it clean. When you have reached a point where you can see more smoke emanating from your head than from the gas burner, stop.

Lift the water drum with all that you have got, and just topple it right on top of your head. You lose breath, you dont give up. The water is hot, you dont give up. Your folks think you are crazy to do that with your shirt and jeans on, you dont give up.

Turn the clock to zero my lovable,
Look around and life is beautiful,
Am starting up a brand new day.

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