Travelling...

... makes the world seem so much larger.

With all the stagnant air in Melbourne - I had forgotten the vastness that lay outside my world.

And so the world changed.

Walked around the building, as part of my security rounds. And I saw my next door neighbour returning with the bf.

Returned to my flat and put down my keys. And I heard it.

Now I know - I sleep next door to a gasp-er. Whose partner has a huge appetite... and great stamina.

And there were happier times...

I am beginning to realise that the lethargy that I am feeling cannot be cured by a good night's sleep. Or a late sleep in. It won't be cured by some great food presented on an oversized and beautiful dish with carved vegetables that should not be eaten.

I went to the gym today. And ran. Something supremely rare considering that I cannot remember the last time I did so. Came home to the warm comforts of a hot shower and try to scrub all the sighs away. And I realised that the last time that sponge was held was when I was having my back scrubbed by Mr S.O.

Oddly, it is the smallest things that matter.

I should,

come back to writing.

It keeps me sane. My mind never wonders too far when it is grounded to a virtual space.

Lost in Translation

• Spanish: “No te peines, que en la foto no salís” (Don’t comb your hair, you’re not going to be in the picture): i.e., “don’t get too excited, this matter doesn’t concern you.”

• Serbian: “Da bog ti kuca bila na CNN” (May your house be live on CNN): Not a compliment.

• Hebrew: “חבל על הזמן”: Can mean either “waste of time” or “awesome” depending on the context.

• Cantonese: 鬼畫符 (a spell written by a ghost): Lousy handwriting.

• German: “Es ist mir Wurst” (it’s all sausage to me): I don’t care.

• Greek: “Εκαμεs τον μουτσιον επιστήμη” (You made masturbation a science): You’re overcomplicating things.

From the Daily What

Have you been to Wikipedia lately?

Lately, all I see on Wikipedia is this.

(from the frogman.me)

Keep Calm and Carry On

I know I have been quiet recently. And I am seldom silent. If it is worrying then I'm sorry. Still I am certain that things will improve.

I say that from experience. They always do.

My appearance today is due to the sighting of a tote bag that carries a slogan that says so little but means so much. Have a look at this slogan, don't you agree?

There is no need for a play on words. There is nothing hidden that requires deep thought and understanding. It is direct, honest and truthful. It is not deceitful and it harbours no lies.

It means what it says, and says what it means.

And we'll just keep calm and carry on.

Here is a bit on its origin if you are keen.