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Or this must be where I grow up. In the rustling of a few calender pages, The days, swiftly, they change. I remember those halcyon days, I do, Of reversed Cs, E's and two times two. Before confusion beset my poor soul, Before I assumed this responsible role,
First person narratives
Game-spotting at the Kruger Finding a leopard was problematic. We (my South African team-mate extraordinaire and I) had tried almost everything - an early morning safari, an evening safari, a self-drive on trails where the cats were spotted. This was our second last chance - a full day safari with
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I have been blogging since 2004 - when Blogger ruled the roost. And over time, I kept many blog addresses, switched names and hosts. From Mumble Jumble, Brain Freeze, Brain Freeze Too, Global Loony Hatch (don't ask - immense fun though) in undergrad to The Consulting Chronicles and
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I guess that by one point in life, you find a role that suits you and stick to it. Mine is agony aunt. I should have seen the signs coming at age 17, when classmates regularly unburdened themselves to me. It hasn't abated - people still tell me
bliss
Oh, and what wonderful things you shall see, What adventures you will have, Everything you dreamed of, you will be, And you will have lived your life, my friend. The ends of the earth you will traverse; You will see the wild sea, the lofty mountains, The red deserts, the
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... You don't want to work. Ever again.
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So, I was walking around the British Museum staring at their Life & Death exhibit - you know, the one with the huge reel of medicines - for him and for her. At a point between ages 16 and 25, I stopped and just thought about death - about how
Arbit
It's amazing how the mind tricks you into believing that this is the "new normal". You work everyday in the most beautiful campus in Switzerland, cooped in a room you not-so-lovingly refer to as the dungeon. You stagger home every night (or morning) at 2 AM
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Our landlord is old. When I say old, he has seen active service in the Second World War (or so we like to think) and has accumulated enough money to make us wonder, "How does this man manage to have 10 houses and 5 cars in the middle of
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Or "How many chickens for her?" and other top pick up lines in Luxor & Karnak. Quick History Update: So, as you know, Egypt was ruled by Pharohs for a very long time. In fact, Dynasty 0 started off in around 3000 BC and line of succession continued
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#1: You shall be earnest about life. #2: Work shall be your life (Refer rule 1). When someone asks you how life is going, you shall mumble that work is interesting. #3: Epiphanies about your life shall be followed by a deep depression. #4: You shall drown the above mentioned
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The bird of happiness nested in my hair, Brushed away all my world weary cares, Breathed the softest song into my ear, Brought me everything my hearts craves. The litte boat woven from beautiful dreams, Rocked its way from rivulet to stream, Oh! Steer gently the bend, little boat You