Category: Modern Living
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The Countdown Begins
I just realised that I have three weeks left in the US before I leave for the UK. This is a rather daunting prospect, because I have obviously done very little in terms of organising my departure, moving, etc. So far, all I have organised are my flights and somewhere…
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Being Sucked In
I suppose I should blame myself, but I am definitely being sucked into work too much. It’s what I get for choosing to do an interesting job, I suppose, but I am not convinced I should allow myself to be drawn in too much. Um… end self-absorption. The point here…
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Where did the time go?
It’s been weeks upon weeks since I last managed to commit anything of import to my blog, which is a pity. But it also means that I have been busy with life instead of slaving away at my blog. It would be good to integrate my blog into my life,…
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Be(com)ing a Bum
Cable television + high definition pictures + broadband internet + comfy couch + no money + lazy Dale => uber-bum. I’ve been terrible for the last few days. I’ve gotten as far as scaring myself. I have become a truly lazy bum. I could feel it coming on, but my…
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Thinking about “Progress”
In the wake of my parents’ recent visit to the US, I started thinking about the situation faced by many peoples the world over. In particular, I thought about the Western idea of progress and how that conflicts with other approaches to the world. My thoughts were sparked by some…
Slow Thoughts from Dale du Preez 