Friday, June 24, 2016

You know you are a Bhutanese if...


(i) your greeting starts with “doma hyoga/gonena (you have/want betel nut)?”

(ii) your toothbrush is “Hard” for the reason.

(iii) Prado is your dream car.

(iv) you thank deity that there is something called Facebook.

(v) your bragging starts with your kids' school performance even if they’re just mediocre.

(vi) your dad's friends are your uncles.

(vii) your favourite occupation: contractor

(viii) your favourite app: WeChat.

(ix) pilgrimage to Budhgaya with shopping in Jaigaon every winter leaves you 'bhonku' (broke).

(x) ‘ema-datshi’ (chilly-cheese) tastes better than sushi-sashimi.

(xi) you always say "on the light" instead of "turn the light on".

(xii) you miss 'ezzay' (chilly paste) every time you go for a Big Mac at McDondold's.



Friday, June 17, 2016

Top 10 signs of 2016 Gelephu Summer

10. Live on 2X2 plan: drink 2L water, take 2 showers.

9. Want to cross Setikharey river on foot? Walk on bridge railing or risk hit-and-run!

8. Gelephu self sufficient in organic vegetable: 1 cabbage/100 households.

7. You didn’t get your water bill? Look somewhere around your compound!

6. What, slow mobile data? Problem with all your mobiles!

5. No TV? It’s the signal problem you stupid, not poor service!

4. Do not disturb customs staff at Indo-Bhutan gate during tea breaks: 2 hours FN and 2 AN.

3. No rain drops here, its only rain chunks!

2. Only item that is delivered at home, school or even on hospital bed: ask the students what it is!

1. New Gelephu landmark: Clock(less) Tower!