Nadie Como Ella - Marc Anthony

Heard this familiar song on Y!LAUNCHcast Radio(this is where I get my salsa fix at home):

Nadie Como Ella

It's in Marc Anthony's CD released in 1993




The lyrics are a bit sexy(or what Malaysia Censorship Board called 18SX), but nevertheless, I love this song and of course the voice of the artist himself is enough to captivate me.

The Other Night

10ish in Salsa Havana

Salsero 1: Are you in Intermediate 1 or 2 ?

Me: I have not gone for salsa classes for a very long time.

Salsero 1: Oh? But, you've reached Intermediate right ?

Me: No woh. I stopped at Pre-Intermediate only.

Salsero 1: Ohokay. I've learnt a new move in Intermediate 1. Thought of practising it with you.

Me: Okay. Let's try it.

After the dance

Salsero 1: Not too bad(hope he's referring to my following )

Me: Thank you very much(too happy to think of other things to say)

Next dance:

Salsero 2: Would you like to dance?

Me: Hmm... ok lar

Salsero 2: Tarikh harga ar ?. So bad lah you.

Me: Wei... you taught me one okay ?

After a while

Salsero 2: Its nice dancing with you.

Me: Thank you thank you (on cloud nine again )

On cloud nine till I reach home(back to the real world again)

Really Addicted to Salsa

Went for my relaxing session today and decided to get a bag for myself . Saw a shop on the 5th floor of Times Square.

What attracted me in the first place was the display of the clothes. But, the minute I stepped in, I was lost in the song aired in the shop.

Yup, it was a salsa song. Instead of checking out the clothes/bags, I stopped to listen to it. When it finished, the second salsa song came on air. A shop that air salsa songs continuously.

Got me self a nice bag and at time of paying,

I asked the lady owner: "Is this your own CD? Where did you get it from?"

After I got the info, I went off, but I walk back in again and

ask her: Can I have a look at the CD cover?

Just to make sure that I'll be getting the correct CD. It turned out that I've just recently purchased that same CD(which I've yet finished listening to). Time to finish it now.

A Salsa Nuts' Cure For Strain Ligament

Can't recall how I got me self a strain ankle ligament 2 days ago. But, it sure is painful.

Can't even sit and sleep properly because of the pain. Forced myself to go to work yesterday. I regretted my decision the minute I stepped down from the stairs outside my apartment. It's like someone is pulling and twisting your ankle every time you step down a stair.

Managed to persevered at office till 8ish and had dinner. Was struggling with myself the whole day, should I go salsa or should I just head home to rest my poor ankle?
Well, for those who know me well, yup, I did go salsa last night.

And thank goodness I went to salsa, cause after 1/2 a song of rueda and 2 salsa rounds, the pain and most importantly, the strain is gone. Isn't that a miracle or what?

I've finally discovered a cure for strain ligament.. heheh.. but, before anyone ever try this method, do remember to rub counterpain on the injured area 3 times a day(yes, I'm allowed to apply this gel-like medication in the office), wear the ankle-guard and try to walk as normal as possible.

Plus a few rounds of salsa(NO SPIN ALLOWED) and rueda, you'll be miraculously cured.

A Poem for Salsa

Searched and finally found a poem about(sort of) salsa:

Count the steps one, two, three, four
Another glass of wine I shall pour
My head is spinning around and around
Honest, it's not because of the wine
But this new hobby I've found!

Come one, shall we dance
Oh go on then
I'll give you a chance
Its the first time you've given salsa a go
But please stop standing on my toes!

Maxine, as you step and pirouette
You've been me best dance partner yet
You say "you'll be fine...
"If only you could remember...
"Whats your space and whats mine!"