Recently I was at a party, in the middle of a conversation, when I had an epiphany. I was being boring on purpose. It sounds like I'm making an excuse for my shitty party behaviour; alas, this was hardly the situation... It has taken me some time to learn that there are certain people I … Continue reading The Art of Being Boring
Life As A Mexican… expat
Starting out life in a new city isn't easy, especially when your grasp on the native language is slim to none. In April 2013 I packed up my flat, left my full-time job and went to live in Mexico. I could lie and say I made the choice because I can't get enough tacos, but … Continue reading Life As A Mexican… expat
Pube Potatoes
Recently I travelled to India. On my last day, I decided that I was going take risks and be adventurous. I saw a man selling fried potatoes on the side of the road. Well, I decided. I'm definitely going to have some of those. They look delicious. I asked the gentleman above if he would … Continue reading Pube Potatoes
Why we are all afraid of being forever alone
It's Friday night and I'm standing in the line at the Fish and Chip shop. It feels about 100 degrees and I am sweltering whilst waiting to order. I'm crowded in by families, couples getting up in each other's personal space and groups of friends gossiping about their week. I have a sweat moustache. Fish … Continue reading Why we are all afraid of being forever alone
Cows, Steak Houses and Leather- The Holy Dilemma
In Nepal and India it is illegal to kill a cow. Famous for their holy status in Hinduism, the humble bovine has pride of place in the urban pecking order. The main man of Hinduism, Lord Krishna, moonlights as a cowherd (who frolicks with milk-maids) and the bull is the badass vehicle of Lord Shiva. Travelling through these two predominately Hindu … Continue reading Cows, Steak Houses and Leather- The Holy Dilemma
Perfect Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance
A friends dad told me about the 6 P's just before our final exams. I was 16 going on 17 and thought old people were the worst. Needless to say, the wisdom was lost on me. As it has been, most of my life, hindsight is a massive bitch. 20 minutes into our 4 day … Continue reading Perfect Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance
Doom Smells Like Durian
It's not every day that you realise you really, really don't want to die. For me, today was that day. After worrying that we would miss our flight from the Nepalese mountain town Pokhara to Kathmadu, due to a layer of stubborn fog. We raced to the airport only to be put through a beeping … Continue reading Doom Smells Like Durian
Travel and Vomit-A tale of Irony
I was preparing to fly to India and decided, last minute, to make myself a quick pasta. (So I'd be nice and full on the flight). I had been discussing my travel plans excitedly all week, laughing off the odd comment about food poisoning and people who return from overseas travel with weird parasites in … Continue reading Travel and Vomit-A tale of Irony
Why Long Distance Relationships Suck
Somewhere along the way someone decided that communication is the key to a healthy relationship. I can see their point but when it comes to corresponding with a lover abroad, I believe less is more. An obvious topic, I can hear you thinking. Of course long distance relationships suck, because you are away from your … Continue reading Why Long Distance Relationships Suck
You Learn Something New…
It's a Sunday night, Masterchef is on and my housemates and I are drinking tea, wondering why Alice hasn't been eliminated yet and looking up hilarious videos of cats. Just your average Sunday night.Max is on his laptop and he is naming his Fantasy Football team. I like NFL Fantasy Football, it's not AFL, reminds … Continue reading You Learn Something New…
