8 Things That Define A Gypsy Soul Relationship

1. They love unconditionally.
No matter what they do or how they behave. If they are currently in a good or bad place. They will never judge each other. They accept each other for who they are. Their love for one another is unquestionable and undeniable. Their love for each other is something they both can rely on.

2. They will ask each other deep questions.

They are in search of the deeper meaning of things. They are curious. She asks things like: “What’s your life philosophy? He asks, which phase of your life did you like best? They both ask each other What’s your biggest regret?” They both see the deeper meaning behind each others words and want to know what they really mean.

3. They both have a heart for the vintage things.
She admires vintage designs and clothes. She likes old things because they have history and meaning. In turn he, finds old movies, screwball comedies, and other things people nowadays consider outdated. They enjoy each other within these things by being curious.

4. They both are collectors of moments.

Material things are not important to them. They can live almost anywhere as long as it is clean, decent and they share in providing for the costs. They both understand it takes a village to survive in the 21st century. They don’t like a lot of fancy clothes and designer clothes. Just a few outfits to play dress-up once or twice a year for those very special moments.  They cherish special moments, with everyone in their lives, by collecting them every year.

5. They both stare life in the face.
Taking everything as it comes. Trouble makes them stronger as they work together to resolve each challenge that comes their way. They welcome these challenges as a natural part of life. They are bound to happen. 

6. They both believe that something good is always waiting around the corner. She is what comes to mind when you hear the word optimist. People usually say that he watched too many romantic movies. Not everything is so peachy. She is always on the lookout for that one little miracle that will change everything for the better. Optimism is food for both of their Gypsy Souls.

7. The Gypsy Soul Couple's Wish:

To underline all of these things, we can sum up everything we realized about this Gypsy Soul Couple with a quote from Brooke Hampton:
“She likes stormy nights and full moons. He likes wolves and wild water. She likes to wander and he likes adventures. She likes unpredictable kisses and conversations full of unexpected truths late into each night. He likes things that have soul and deep meaning. Together they make each other feel free of the world's chains.”

8. The Gypsy Soul Couple Creed: 

"My soul honors your soul.
I honor the light and peace within you, as it is also within me.
We are connected, we are the same, we are one."

WILL CALL:
A woman of this nature is my ultimate desire in this world. Not for money but to hang out and chill with while we eat home made dinners, drink wine and smoke cigars while watching great movies under the moonlight each Friday and Saturday night.

I'm sending this message to the universe now.

Jerry Flanagan
(The VIP Gypsy)

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Movie Night: Jame Bond: From Russia with Love Movie Night

There is nothing better than a premium cigar, watching a classic James Bond film while sipping on a class of Rum. Just finished a classic spaghetti and meatball dinner and now sitting back puffing on the famous Tatuaje Havana VI cigar. Slide the leather lounge chair back and watch James Bond kick some Russian butt in classic cold war spy style.

Dinner:
Spaghetti and Meatballs: I hadn't made spaghetti & meatballs in a while because it took too much time & effort. This recipe is so quick & easy I can't help but make it often. I added a bit of chopped onion and just a tiny bit of chopped garlic, instead of a whole clove the 2nd time I made this recipe. I used my cookie scoop to shape the meatballs & it made things go even quicker.

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. ground beef
1/3 c. breadcrumbs
1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1/2 c. Onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 35-oz. can crushed tomatoes in puree
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. spaghetti, prepared according to package instructions
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine beef with breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt and pepper flakes. Mix until just combined and form into 16 balls.
In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Remove meatballs and reserve on plate. Add the remaining olive oil and onion and saute until onion is translucent. Add bay leaf and crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. 

Add the meatballs back into the pot, cover and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 8-10 minutes.

Serve pasta with a healthy scoop of meatballs and sauce. Top with Parmesan and serve.
Online REF: http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55764/best-spaghetti-and-meatballs-recipe/

My Drink:
The Kraken Black Spiced RUM: AS IT IS TOLD, The Kraken Rum is an imported rum from the Caribbean blended with secret spices. Named for the sea beast of myth and legend, The KRAKEN RUM is strong, rich, black and smooth.

IT IS SAID that a ship carrying one of the largest quantities of black spiced rum ever to be brought over from the Caribbean islands, for unexplained reasons, never reached its destination. Stories were plentiful, and while an attack by the Kraken is suspected, no stories were ever confirmed.

Barrels carrying this black spiced rum drifted off the ship into the sea and the rum was renamed after the Kraken as a tribute (some say as a “sacrifice”) to this beast’s unchallengable power and might. There are few first-hand accounts of encounters with the Kraken, as most who encounter the Kraken do not live to tell the tale.

AS THEY SAY, “To not respect the power of the Kraken is to not respect the sea.” So drink with respect.

Proof (US): 94
Flavors: Caramel and Other Natural Flavors.
Parent company: Kraken Rum Co, Jersey City, NJOnline REF: https://www.reservebar.com/the-kraken-black-spiced-rum

Movie Pick:
From Russia with Love: British Agent 007 (Sean Connery) is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organization known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb (Lotte Lenya) and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana (Daniela Bianchi) to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul, where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.

Release date: May 27, 1964 (USA)
Director: Terence Young
Screenplay: Jason Filardi
Music composed by: John Barry, Matt Monro
Box office: $79 million USD

Online REF: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057076/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Movie Cigar
Tatuaje Havana VI cigars are produced under the direction of renowned master  blender, Jose Pepin Garcia, in a selection of traditional shapes. Patiently made by hand in Señor Garcia's Nicaraguan factory, the cigars are blended to impart the flavor and aroma of fine, medium-bodied Cuban cigars. Each Tatuaje Havana VI cigar comprises the most select Nicaraguan long-filler and binder tobaccos seamlessly rolled in an attractive Nicaraguan wrapper that's finished with a traditional, Cuban-style triple-cap.

Its going to be a good movie and smoke! Enjoy.


Jerry Flanagan
(The VIPgypsy)

http://www.TheVIPGypsy.com
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Movie Night: BBQ Tri-Tip and Bringing Down the House

So this weekend I'm going to enjoy some great BBQ Tri-Tip, Food Network style, while sipping some Knob Creek bourbon whiskey. Then sit back and roll into the Montecristo premium cigar while watching the movie "Bringing down the House", staring Steve Martin and Queen Latifah.

Dinner:
BBQ Beef Tr-Tip, a Central California staple since the 1950s, tri-tip has become increasingly popular across the nation for its low cost, lean meat, and bold flavor. Follow these six simple steps for a perfectly grilled tri-tip using Kingsford® Charcoal.

Ingredients:

1 whole beef tri-tip, about 2 pounds
3 tablespoons beef rub of your choice (see recipe)

Online REF: https://www.kingsford.com/how-to/tri-tip/

My Drink: Knob Creek is Laurence Bourne bourbon whiskey produced by Beam Suntory at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. It is one of the four Jim Beam small batch bourbon brands targeted for the high-end liquor market.  The one I'm drinking tonight is the high-end 9 Year Small Batch stored in Reserved Single Oak Barrels. This whiskey is unblended to show off the singular nature of each hand-chosen barrel.

Proof (US): 120
Introduced: 1992
Parent company: Beam Suntory
ONLINE REF: https://www.knobcreek.com/our-products/single-barrel-reserve/

Movie Pick:
Bringing Down The House: Lawyer Peter Sanderson (Steve Martin) wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. But he lucks out with online dating and meets a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets -- an escaped African-American convict named Charlene (Queen Latifah) -- is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene convinces him to take her criminal case and prove her innocence. Along the way they learn to become friends.
Release date: March 7, 2003 (USA)
Director: Adam Shankman
Screenplay: Jason Filardi
Music composed by: Lalo Schifrin
Box office: 164.7 million USD
ONLINE REF: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0305669/?ref_=nv_sr_6

Evening Cigar:
MONTECRISTO ESPADA GUARD happens when tobacco legends get together. Espada is the first 100% Nicaraguan Montecristo cigar; spicy, rich and complex, this puro's tobaccos hail from all over Nicaragua...and that's where Nestor Plasencia joins the fray. World-renowned for premium handmades, Plasencia contributes only the choicest aged and refined leaf to the project, rolled to the exacting standards of Montecristo's Grupo de Maestros blending team. 

Now time to enjoy the movie while sipping on whiskey and smoking my cigar. Good night my friends and Peace be the Journey.

Jerry Flanagan
(The VIP Gypsy)

Movie Night: Coconut Shrimp Dinner & Brewster's Millions

Dinner:
Coconut shrimp is a shrimp dish prepared using shrimp and coconut as primary ingredients. It can be prepared as a crunchy dish with the shrimp coated and deep fried, pan-fried or baked, and as a sautéed dish using coconut milk and other ingredients. What you will need:

2 pounds of Raw Wild Caught Shrimp
1/3c Organic Coconut Flour
1/3c Organic Cornstarch or Arrowroot powder
1t Baking Powder
1/2t Sea Salt
1/2t Black Pepper
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1T Organic Coconut Sugar
1/2c Organic Coconut Milk
Water
Organic Shredded Coconut (approximately 2c)
Fat for Frying (Coconut Oil, Palm Oil work great)

My Drink:
The Cuba Libre is a caffeinated alcoholic highball made of cola, lime, and dark or light rum. This cocktail is often referred to as a Rum and Coke in the United States.
Main alcohol: Rum (Bacardi Gold Label is recommended for this dinner)
Ingredients: 4 oz Cola, 1/3 oz Fresh lime juice, 1 2/3 oz rum
Preparation: Build all ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedge. Served: On the rocks; poured over ice, Standard garnish: Lime wedge, Drinkware: Highball glass

Movie Pick:
Brewster's Millions: After losing his position as a minor-league pitcher, Montgomery Brewster (Richard Pryor) learns his great-uncle has left him $300 million. To inherit it, Brewster must spend $30 million in 30 days under a complicated set of rules that forbid him from donating too much to charity or retaining any new assets when the period is up. Unable to share details about the will's odd conditions with anyone, Brewster sets out to spend his money under the stern eye of paralegal Angela Drake (Lonette McKee). Initial release: May 22, 1985, Director: Walter Hill, Adapted from: Brewster's Millions, Story by: George Barr McCutcheon, Producer: Lawrence Gordon, Budget: 20 million USD, Box office Sales: 46 million USD

Evening Cigar:
Don Carlos. Named in honor of its legendary creator and Fuente family patriarch Carlos Fuente, Sr., Arturo Fuente Don Carlos cigars are one of the world's finest smokes. Vinatage tobaccos are hand selected and aged as much as 10 years. Flawless African Cameroon wrappers and master blended Dominican Republic tobacoo makes these cigars rich and flavorful to the palette. A perfect selection for my Coconut Shrimp and Cuba Libre cocktail for the evening.

Now time to enjoy my 1985's version of the Brewster's Millions movie. Good night my friends and Peace be the Journey.

The VIP Gypsy

Movie Night: Italian Risotto Dinner and Harlem Nights

Dinner

Risotto is a dish that's become associated with fancy high end restaurants, but really, it's the epitome of Italian home cooking and comfort food. Knowing how to make a good risotto is something we think every cook should have in their back pocket, if only because it's one of those dishes that's so satisfying and easy to prepare, and it never fails to impress. What You Need

Ingredients

1 small onion
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups arborio, carnaroli, or vialone nano rice
1/2 cup white wine
6-8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1-2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cheese (Parmesan is classic, but you can use any kind)

My Drink:

To go with my Italian Risotto I reached out to the Vineyards of South America and they tossed me the exquisite 2008 Gryphus Sauvignon Blanc white wine to compliment this dish. This wine is light and citrusy while still presenting a full body that stood up well to the strong and spicy flavors of the Risotto. The lime in the wine and the Parmesan complemented each other well and this is overall a refreshing spring wine.

The gryphus, or Andean condor, is the national symbol of Chile. This enormous mountain bird, largest in the Western Hemisphere, plays a cultural role similar to that of the bald eagle in North America. On the front label, though, there is actually a mythological gryphus (or griffin), which has the body of a lion and the head and talons of an eagle. Folklore, culture and mythology aside, this is one tasty Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit, from the cool climate Rapel Valley, is picked separately and fermented separately by lot. Winemaker Andre Caballero may find himself in the New World, but his palate, if this wine is any indication, lies squarely in the Old World.

Movie Pick:

Harlem Nights: In the waning days of Prohibition, Sugar Ray (Richard Pryor) and his adopted son, Quick (Eddie Murphy), run a speakeasy called Club Sugar Ray. When gangster Bugsy Calhoune (Michael Lerner) learns that Sugar Ray's place is pulling in more money than his own establishment, the Pitty Pat Club, he pays corrupt cop Phil Cantone (Danny Aiello) to close Club Sugar Ray down. Quick doesn't exactly help the situation when he falls for Calhoune's gun moll, Miss Dominique La Rue (Jasmine Guy). Initial release: November 17, 1989, Director: Eddie Murphy, Screenplay: Eddie Murphy Budget: 30 million USD, Box office: 95 million USD

Evening Cigar:

Finish watching my movie with the NUB Connecticut 358 Cigar from Nicaragua. Manufactured by the Oliva Cigar Co., the concept is a cigar which, instead of just having a 'sweet spot,' is in its entirety a 'sweet spot.' Sporting a light, creamy Connecticut wrapper and a Nicaraguan core, this Nub renders a smooth, medium-bodied smoke laced with complex woody and toasty flavors. Goes very well with my after dinner palate of Italian Risotto and Chilean white wine.

Now time to enjoy my Harlem Nights movie. Good night my friends and Peace be the Journey.

The VIP Gypsy

I Need Some Good Sad Songs?

QUESTION from Shaddy:

I need some sad sad songs? I got rejected and im tired of listening to the
same old songs; so anyone anything?







ANSWER from The VIP Gypsy:

Hey girl! I love listening to sad songs when I'm down too.
Valentines Day is always looked upon as a happy day. However,
a lot of people have lost a lover and this is also a sad day
for them. Sad songs can help heal.

My favorite song site is http://www.elyrics.net
It has all the sad song lyrics for you to read while
listening to them online.

Remember by Josh Groban
http://www.elyrics.net/read/j/josh-groba…

Seperate Ways by Journey
http://www.elyrics.net/read/j/journey-ly…

Lights by Journey
http://www.elyrics.net/read/j/journey-ly…

Take My Breath Away by Berlin
http://www.elyrics.net/read/b/berlin-lyr…

Tonight by Phil Collins
http://www.elyrics.net/read/g/genesis-ly…

When Doves Cry by Prince
http://www.elyrics.net/read/p/prince-lyr…

The One That Got Away by Pink
http://www.elyrics.net/read/p/pink-lyric…

What's Up Lonely by Kelly Clarkson
http://www.elyrics.net/read/k/kelly-clar…

I'm old school but, read the lyrics to the above songs
and try to listen/feel them in your heart & soul. Broaden your horizons.
This will also help you forget the pain in your heart.

Peace be the Journey.
The VIP Gypsy

How can I discreetly not drink around people who are drinking?

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Question from Jessy:

How can I discreetly not drink around people who are drinking?

Yeah, It's not that I care what people think, it's just that it gets annoying
because people treat you differently when you don't drink and they're always
trying to get you to have a drink!!

I really don't like to drink alcohol as it really doesn't seem to agree with my
body and rather than giving me a buzz, it tends to make me feel like crap.
I do, however, enjoy social situations that are based around drinking, such as
going to clubs, bars and parties. I have no problem being sober around drunk
people etc., I still enjoy myself fine and have fun, but people can tend to get
on my case about not drinking. It's not like I want to pretend I'm drinking so
people will think I'm "cool", but I don't want to put a downer on things always
saying, "Oh, I don't drink." I don't like to drink soft drinks either, so I
can't really just pretend a coke is a rum and coke. I also want to know what
to do if I guy sends me a drink, and I am interested, I just don't want the
drink! And what about when everyone at the table is doing shots? I don't want
to look like the boring teetotaler, because I'm not like that, I just don't drink!

If anyone has any suggestions on how I can deal with this, that would be great!

ANSWER from CigarPlayer:

Piece of cake girl. Check this out:

1. Clubs: Just ask for virgin versions of famous drinks.

Virgin Bloody Mary is tomato juice (V8) without the Vodka
Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri is without rum.
Virgin Rum & Coke is Root beer
Virgin Shot is Root beer or Jello cube
Or try Non-alcoholic beverage website like this one for more choices: http://bit.ly/6GQzjU

2. House Parties: Just drink kool-aid ice cubes or Jell-O cubes.
That's because you don't drink soda. Also, bring your own drink
mixes for non-alcoholic drinks (see website link). This way
your friends don't have to fuss and you have fun mixing them.

3. Friends: At the end of the day they should respect your wishes and just have fun.
In high school I did not drink and just substituted Root Beer a lot.

Have fun. Peace.

- CigarPlayer