The newest addition to my personal list of Irritating Habits (which I unwillingly collect, don’t be mistaken) is replying “What?” whenever something is said to me. When and how exactly this habit has surfaced, I know not, but there it is, a big WHAT; an irritating reply to anyone who wants an answer. I don’t...
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So what else should I do?
After turning the whole flat upside-down I can now report with absolute certainty that there are no secret cigarettes anywhere. A friend of mine from the Philippines visited about four months ago, bringing two reams of Marlboro Lights (soft pack!), which was promptly smoked in its entirety in a matter of two weeks. And I’m...
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Extra Selected Fire Cracker
Goddamit, I really need a job. Another thought: Why haven’t I come across any blogs of Filipinos living in France?
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A few more beats – and maybe, a new sound
The sky was dark yesterday morning. These last few weeks I’ve been waking up to sunshine. Yesterday I knew it would be a different day. During the afternoon the sun picked up. Jumped into 28° pool water. And I dove and I dove into the water trying to touch the bottom. The pool is an...
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