Devastated

During lunch today, Marcie and I heard some work-related news that left us a little gobsmacked (the next three months are going to be interesting!). That was the first stunner of the day.
Then, while I was at Lau Pa Sat earlier this evening, I noticed a group of line dancers getting jiggy wit’ it. Uncles, [...]

Bloody good, ah

Watched Blood Diamond last weekend. I have to say, I’m becoming increasingly impressed with Leo. I never said he was a lousy actor – actually, quite the contrary – but there’s just something about him that irked me. Maybe it was his sickeningly soppy role in Titanic. What a waste of time and talent that [...]

Where traffic lights are merely a suggestion

I’ve always wanted to go to Vietnam. Had the opportunity to go to Hanoi for a short break last weekend. The thing that you will notice immediately about Hanoi is the incessant honking – this happens even if you are on a highway and there are not many other vehicles on the road. Perhaps it [...]

Don’t tell me…

… what to wear
… what to believe
… what’s good for me and what’s not
… where to live
… where to work
… where to play
… who shouldn’t be my friend
… who to have lunch with
… who I can confide in
… when to apologise
… when to take a shower
… when to quit
… how to drive
… how to love
… [...]

Another day, another year

Last night, a series of bombs in Bangkok marred the new year revelry leaving 38 injured and 3 dead. Happy fucking New Year. What the hell is wrong with us? I’m convinced that the only way that humans will stop killing each other and show some solidarity is if we are faced with a huge [...]