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This morning I woke up, thought “why have I woken up at 2am,” then heard my alarm clock going off and realised that it wasn’t, and only five minutes more sleep was possible. Despite this it wasn’t a bad day. … Continue reading
I hate birthdays. Every year I push this thought to the back of my mind in the hope that I’ll stop caring, but with little success. It’s not to do with being older – I can deal with that just … Continue reading
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The constant rain of June has given way to almost unbearable heat over the last few weeks. When I’m not at home or at work I’m generally at the outdoor swimming pool next to the hotel down the road. I … Continue reading
Some old people in China walk along the street clapping in turns in front of them and behind their backs. Nobody knows why.
RIP Syd Barrett Maybe you recognise the face or the name, maybe you heard the stories – the ultimate psych burn-out who blew it all and spent the majority of his life as a recluse while his former band went … Continue reading
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I’ve finally had to move out of the amazing flat I was temporarily staying in, and back (for a month and a half or so) into a school-provided apartment. These are always fairly spartan living environments, furnished in a basic … Continue reading
My diet for the last month has been roughly 50% lychee. This is the season, they are everywhere and generally hen hao chi. Apparently all the varieties grow around here, not to mention the few other fruits which are similar … Continue reading
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