I wrote another lengthy piece a couple of days ago, but as usual I was logged out after trying to post it. All gone.

As usual, I dont feel like saying much after putting a lot into something I already tried to post.

Life does go on. Even after death. Those still living keep on plugging their wares and the clocks keep a ticking. Ive thought recently about just giving up all that Im doing and buying a farm. I wouldnt mind giving it a try. William Burroughs is one of my...

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I have my father in laws funeral to attend tomorrow. Its not going to be a barrel of laughs. I find it difficult being around my extended family all at once at the best of times. Moreso at a funeral. I always feel so awkward with not being able to maintain basic conversations with them. I always tend to feel like the Outsider. And of course, Im fussy with food and dont like to sleep in any bed that isnt my own (Im staying there over night).

Fingers crossed that it all goes okay. Might...

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Ive been pretty quiet lately. I had an issue with my keyboard so wasnt even able to post anything here. All fixed now though...my new keyboard has bouncy buttons. Extremely funky.

The essay writing process has been crawling at best. Ive had distractions. The main one being the death of my father in law. He had recently fought off intestinal cancer. The medication he was taking was failing though....mainly because of a liver heavily damaged by years of heavy drinking. The cancer managed...

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I posted a long piece about property prices in Korea and the stupid computer logged me out and lost it all!!!!

I think I will just have a cup of tea and try and forget about it.....I can't be bothered to do it all again!!

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It is mid term exam time. Most of my students are craming hard and are quite content to give my classes a miss. And so I have a little bit of time on my hands this evening. Ive planned all my lessons for the week. I would plan further ahead but you can never be sure when the schedules may change. A week in advance is always sensible enough.

I went a bit mad during the middle of last week. I had no classes and thought I would try and enjoy my final days before having to start my essay....

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Ive been listening to Radiohead's "In Rainbows" album today. It's better than "Hail to the Thief" which I found to be patchy in places. That had some great songs but too much meandering blandness. This has more songwriting craft and nous about it. A more thought through piece of work and each of the songs plays its part in making a very cohesive album. I've also been listening to the new REM album. Its not their best work by a long shot but there are some very good songs on it....

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I went to the dentist for the first time in 5 years today. It was a tough one for me beause I really do have issues with hospitals and dentists. Hospitals are places where people often die and dentists are places where they drill inside your mouth! Of course, you can turn that around and say doctors can cure people and dentists can stop toothache. I suppose Im a glass is empty kind a guy! I always been scared of going to the dentist knowing that there are also potential communication issues because...

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Calzaghe: Hopkins tomorrow!!!


Come on, Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ive been quiet over the past few days. Im somewhat anxious because I know that my time for reading is coming to an end and I need to start planning and writing my 4000 word essay. The essay writing process is a tough one for me because I set such high standards for myself. I can spend significant amounts of time rewriting and getting in an occasional strop when it isnt going quite how I would like it. Anyway, one more intense week at the books and then it will be time to put pen to paper.
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I love a good curry. Ive made various attempts over the years to cook a good curry. Some have been really good, some have been disasters. One of the problems living where I do is in obtaining all of the ingrediants. The supermarkets out here really are awful. They have been getting better but are still very basic when it comes to herbs and spices. Anyways, I discovered a small Asian food store a while back and found they stocked wonderful stuff like coriander powder, tumeric and basically all the...

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