After a leisurely weekend in Cairo, where I did nothing but enjoying the good life, the inevitable had to happen: Returning to Alex where we've got the sea, far less pollution and far more provinciality. (Is that an actual word?) When I returned from my trip with Simone, coming back to Alex felt like returning... Continue Reading →
Groove is in the Heart
I don't know what it is with me and February. I feel tired, need loads of sleep, I can't focus and don't feel very motivated. This all is pretty deadly for achieving the aim of deciphering the code called Modern Standard Arabic and obtaining other goals, the achievable and the seemingly far fetched ones. February is the wake up... Continue Reading →
The Times They are a-changing
Everything is possible, always. The year 2010, it has a magical ring to it. End of a decade or the start of a new one. As I mentioned previously, I've got good vibes about the year 2010. Maybe because I want it to be a good year, maybe because my vibes are very much in... Continue Reading →
The Challenge of Living up to your Goals
I am wondering whether I want too much out of life, or if I am just not organized enough to do all the things I want to do. I am here in Alexandria to crack the Arabic language. I see Arabic as a code. Once you have learned the alphabet you can decipher it bit... Continue Reading →
How To Do One’s Thing
I do not believe that people are being born with or a lack of discipline. I believe discipline to be a state of mind that can be acquired. Although I am not sure if I am lazy by nature and taught myself to be fairly disciplined, since it seems that that is what brings you... Continue Reading →