Waterfall

Waterfall like a saddhu's dreadlocks.
Shades of gray and silver.

I can feel your life and spirit
Rushing, falling into
Holy Mother Ganga.

Happy New Year!

We had a nice gathering last night for New Year and the partial lunar eclipse. Yesterday was the first day I didn't make a cake. Nigel Slater's brownies went down well on Christmas Day and carrot and banana cake are proving to be all-time favourites- one young Russian chap ate 4 bits this afternoon. All my muffins were sold before they had cooled down! No idea if I'm making any money though! How do you figure that out?
Been doing a fair few massages and beginning to understand what a physical job it is. It takes a lot of energy physically, mentally and emotionally. I have just met and (half) massaged a French massage teacher. I felt lucky to meet him and he gave me some top tips for my practice. I did a Kalari massage for him which is done with the client on the floor and masseur, using the hands must squat with straight back to work. I have set up a donation system where people can leave something for oil or exchange a massage for a drink or a meal. I like not doing it for money. for now anyway.
After several silly days of me fighting against the will of the barman, I have slotted into his random routine and mood swings! very tricky character not afraid to tell customers where to go if he doesn't like the look of them! Interesting approach. Not sure if I agree with it. But as his boss refuses to do anything about it, I'm finding it difficult to take the whole thing seriously. Business is still very quiet for the time of year and that wind is still blowing and chilly in the evenings. BUt during the day, the sun is out, the sea is blue and quieter and we're feeling hopeful and bright for 2010.