A final post

Seeing as it’s now over a year since my last post, I guess it’s safe to say that I no longer have any interest in updating this blog.
It’s an enjoyable trip, looking back…
I can’t say for sure when I started blogging. Or, blogging as we now know it, at least. The first post here is circa April 2002, when … view full post

I moved into a new apartment today

I moved into a new apartment today. The only furniture I have is inflatable, the only cutlery I have is a plastic fork and chopsticks (thanks to tonight’s take-away), I have a fridge magnet but no fridge, and I’m connected to the web via a bluetooth connection to my cell (new number on my contact page) which is dialed … view full post

Looking to 2006

I haven’t had much motivation to blog these past few weeks, while also have preferred to spend as much time as possible away from the internet information overload that is contaminating my notebook of late, favouring the good company of family and friends under the African sun. I’m now looking forward to a relaxing month of further good times … view full post

d’Afrique du Sud

I went to pick up my new passport yesterday. There are a few things about it which I don’t understand.

Firstly, the English/French-only languages throughout (Afrikaans is now completely removed). Wikipedia claims that “The South African passport [...] lists the other official names of South Africa on an inner page”. No, it doesn’t.

Then the Coat of Arms … view full post

Sharing with a Kazakhstani

For my final two weeks in London I’ll be sharing my room with a Kazakhstani and fellow designer, whose name I can’t yet pronounce. We call him “Borat” anyway, much to his discontent.

I’m looking forward to sharing stories – for example, he couldn’t believe that we have penguins on our beaches. As a … view full post

Five random things

The countdown has begun: in a month’s time I’m relocating back to Cape Town after two and a half years in London. Bring it on!One great thing about 8mb broadband is that you can download random crap that you usually wouldn’t have the time or resources for, which is something I’ll have a tough time readjusting to. On the weekend … view full post

Scotland so far

Our time in Scotland has been good – despite the dreich weather, we’ve made the most of it and have plenty of pictures to show for our short time in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and our roadtrip around this beautiful nation. Thanks to my aunt Moira for her unmatchable hospitality.

It’s especially nice to escape from CSS, RSS, … view full post

Robbie Williams Cinecast

After winning tickets to the live Robbie Williams Cinecast last week, Bron and I were chauffeured VIP style last night to the venue in Shepherds Bush where we met up with Andy & Jacky. After a time-passing quiz and a few complimentary drinks later, the show started. It almost felt like being at the … view full post

Numerology

Numerology: the study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers and the character or action of physical objects and living things.

I just stumbled on these fun pages (via Rob): Birthday Calculator and what your name means. They don’t allow for querystring URLs so I’m unable to link directly to my results, but here are some extracted … view full post

I missed my return flight

I discovered yesterday morning that I’d missed my return flight to South Africa by 10 days. D’oh.. so much for thinking it was booked for September. So £350 later (it was the cheapest option by 100%) and I’m now sitting with a 20 hour one-way flight which has a stop-over in Qatar, complete with boneless chicken … view full post