I'll be going off to Alexandria, Egypt soon, leaving on the 5th September '07. It'll be for two weeks and I am extremely tense about handing over office work to newly recruited colleagues especially when dateline is near. Looking at the bright side, I'll get to finally see the pyramids.
I am a bit uncomfortable reminding myself of how hot it would be at this time of the year. I am worried also that there wont be any internet connection. I am excited about working (albeit short assignment) here because I have always been curious about how people live in foriegn countries, curious about the food, architecture and curious about finding out whether it is true that Arabs from Egypt like to cheat people off money. Yeah that's the prejudice I hear from Colleagues who were posted there before. Of course I will apply my common sense by avoiding dodgy characters but not to the point of limitting what I plan to experience in Egypt.
I heard that shoes are very cheap there. Well, if so the timing of this assignment is perfect because i have been thinking about buying new office shoes to replace the only one I have been wearing close to 5 years. I am looking forward to eating the best Arab food egypt has to offer. Unfortunately for me I might have to spend the first week of there fasting. Fasting month is coming up soon (FUCK!). I hope I'll have the strength to withstand the thirst due to the heat.
Before I leave for the trip, I would like to get myself a good camera so that I'd be able to post pictures in this blog as well. I noticed that I'm not much of a writer, I feel that writing does not allow me to capture what i really feel. I noticed that reading my own posting is a fucking bore and I would need some pictures of my observations. Thinking of getting a small camera which I can carry along easliy anywhere.
By the way, tonight we're getting Sunderland. Unfortunately Gerrard wont be available, I'm still optimistic because of Torres. From the goal he scored against Chelsea, I can see that he's a natural striker and I hope he'd maintain his performance. This will take some pressure off Gerrard's shoulders and off course we'd see a more consistant, forceful push to the league title. It is too early to say but I truly can see great potential in this squad, fingers crossed.
Until next time i write a new posting in empty space. Ciao fellow fuckwits.
I am a bit uncomfortable reminding myself of how hot it would be at this time of the year. I am worried also that there wont be any internet connection. I am excited about working (albeit short assignment) here because I have always been curious about how people live in foriegn countries, curious about the food, architecture and curious about finding out whether it is true that Arabs from Egypt like to cheat people off money. Yeah that's the prejudice I hear from Colleagues who were posted there before. Of course I will apply my common sense by avoiding dodgy characters but not to the point of limitting what I plan to experience in Egypt.
I heard that shoes are very cheap there. Well, if so the timing of this assignment is perfect because i have been thinking about buying new office shoes to replace the only one I have been wearing close to 5 years. I am looking forward to eating the best Arab food egypt has to offer. Unfortunately for me I might have to spend the first week of there fasting. Fasting month is coming up soon (FUCK!). I hope I'll have the strength to withstand the thirst due to the heat.
Before I leave for the trip, I would like to get myself a good camera so that I'd be able to post pictures in this blog as well. I noticed that I'm not much of a writer, I feel that writing does not allow me to capture what i really feel. I noticed that reading my own posting is a fucking bore and I would need some pictures of my observations. Thinking of getting a small camera which I can carry along easliy anywhere.
By the way, tonight we're getting Sunderland. Unfortunately Gerrard wont be available, I'm still optimistic because of Torres. From the goal he scored against Chelsea, I can see that he's a natural striker and I hope he'd maintain his performance. This will take some pressure off Gerrard's shoulders and off course we'd see a more consistant, forceful push to the league title. It is too early to say but I truly can see great potential in this squad, fingers crossed.
Until next time i write a new posting in empty space. Ciao fellow fuckwits.
posted by Lan at 8:47 PM
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