i was almost excited this morning because my BB said it was thursday – and sometime in my sleep i remember wishing my roomie a “happy thursday”. it’s thursday, it’s the end of the week, it’s the start of a weekend, of two days off, two days to myself, two days to conquer the world [...]
Monthly Archives: September 2010
Jane of all trades, master of none
September 28, 2010 – 3:06 pm
When I was growing up, living in South America and the Caribbean; I was always torn. Torn because you see, South American countries really didn’t think we were *South American*, because we didn’t speak Spanish, and that our South American-ness was so embedded in us, that it was so slight that you would actually have [...]
Things people say but they shouldnt
September 27, 2010 – 8:58 am
ever. preamble: i read the dumbest thing i’ve ever… read… in a local newspaper and im reproducing the line here; but i erased the context and the link to the story because unfortunately, it involves a real person with a facebook profile. and yes, since i never offend (unless in person) the post has been censored [...]
“Off the record” is where it’s at
September 26, 2010 – 8:22 am
“Give Pakistani infantry to Indian generals, and see how we take over the world” – Indian War Veteran who took part in “making a country (Bangladesh) in 15 days”. It was bittersweet talking to a “sworn enemy” on the current “condition” of Pakistan. What I loved about our conversation wasnt just how critical he was of [...]
October in this part of town
September 25, 2010 – 2:14 am
I’m officially the restaurant critic of the Uptown News! *screws* My first place to review was – Common Roots Cafe I’ve been kind, and didn’t do the type of structure that I wanted to do. I also did a few shots that will be publish, here are a few of my favourites: Sunday Brunch at [...]
Cry, Freedom!
September 24, 2010 – 4:55 pm
you know the sound a child makes as you bounce it up in the air? that laughter is the sound of unconditional trust. that’s the sound of freedom. as we grow older, we get better acquainted with doubt, and fear becomes a frequent visitor. then there comes a point for all of us when the [...]
love dont cost a thing?
September 23, 2010 – 2:26 am
actually, it does. two friends. Oxford University researchers asked people about their inner core of friendships and how this number changed when romance entered the equation. They found the core, which numbers about five people, dropped by two as a new lover came to dominate daily life. “People who are in romantic relationships – instead [...]
the power of neeks and gerds compels you
September 22, 2010 – 9:51 am
im going to geek hell, i kid you not. it’s like, the internet is whispering sweet nothings in my ears, breaking down my defences slowly, persistently… like, randomly throwing up the word recursion twice in one day – when i had lived 10,686 days (leap years included) without ever running across it. one was google [...]
Life’s Lessons #21, 55, 57, 98 and 115
September 22, 2010 – 3:43 am
the hotspot is one of lahore’s most awesome ice cream parlours (point of origination, islamabad). it’s so awesome, that their homepage is blocked by etisalat. it’s so kooky, it’s so weird, it makes me feel normal every time i visit. i fit right in. this time around i came across their amazing “bumper stickers” for indoor [...]
what colour are you today?
September 21, 2010 – 8:36 am
white: auspicious or fortunate; morally pure; innocent; without malice; harmless: white magic. black: gloomy; pessimistic; dismal; deliberately harmful; inexcusable; boding ill; sullen or hostile; threatening; without any moral quality or goodness; evil; wicked; indicating censure, disgrace, or liability to punishment; marked by disaster or misfortune; based on the grotesque, morbid, or unpleasant aspects of life. we [...]
Weekend with photos
September 20, 2010 – 1:15 am
This weekend, I had to cover a few events, actually 3 events: The Minneapolis bike tour, the Wedge Home tour and do a review for a restaurant called Common Roots Cafe, which serves locally grown food. The weather is getting a bit colder now, and fall is I’ll like to say officially here. Unfortunately, the [...]
Avarice 101
September 19, 2010 – 2:32 am
Giving “speed chess” a whole new meaning. Carbon Fiber chess set from the Renault F1 team. The chess set features parts from a real F1 Renault car, including the suspension, hubs, uprights, wings, and cokput sitting. The set is made from titanium, staineless steel, aircraft-spec aluminum, sterling silver, leather, and carbon fiber. USD 30,700 only. [...]
Me! mE! ME! post
September 17, 2010 – 2:20 pm
You know, content driven, this is not. This week has somewhat tested me, it’s weakened me and I’m exhausted. Two times this week, I’ve curled up in bed and fallen asleep at 6pm all night long, and woke up at odd hours. There’s nothing to do here at odd hours, except sleep. And sleep was [...]