Category: Going Mental
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Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2011 Part 3
The last film, I saw at the Fairmont was on Thursday night with my friend, B. We saw Habemus Papam, an Italian film with a different perspective on the weight and responsibility of becoming the Pope. Despite it’s religious topic, it was not really a religious film. In fact, it was probably my favorite of…
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If there were words to describe…
For the first time in a very long time, I do not have words to express how I feel. It’s not that things are particularly bad. It’s not that they are great. Of course, everything could be worse. 🙂 I’m still recovering from a cold sore/fever blisters that strangely appeared on my cheek near my…
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Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2011 Part 2
Back to the Fairmont on Monday to see The Double, which was a typical Hollywood film starring Richard Gere and Topher Grace. Sadly, I’ve never been a real Richard Gere fan. He’s had his moments in some of his early films, but otherwise I just don’t buy in to his ‘charm’. Also, I find Topher…
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Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2011 Part 1
This week was the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) and to ensure that I would actually make it to some films this year, I decided to make my choices based on location rather than on films. The ADFF had a new venue – the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr – with an outdoor screen, which is…
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And the funk is back….
There’s no real reason for me to be in a funk and yet I am. I am sure that the source goes back a week or two and that although things seem quite good right now, the effects of previous events are finally take their toll. I am questioning everything (if you couldn’t tell…) and…
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The joy of exercising?
Another one of my moments of ‘why am I doing this?’ in my life is related to exercising. I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with running – in fact, it took me years to even consider it as an exercise option. When I was young, I played sports and so being active involved…
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Cycles….
Everything goes up and down – life, work, relationships, moods, and so on. I wanted to write more frequently, but then I sometimes feel uninspired. Sometimes I am not sure how much of my personal thoughts and life I should be sharing on this public arena. Then, I remind myself I’ve already shared bits here…
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Gettin’ in da groove…
So, despite my rather whiny-state the past couple of weeks, I do believe I’m over the shock. However, not only have I had physical adjustment, but also there’s been a bit mulling through my head…. * I need a new job in the next 3-5 years. For now, I’m keeping my eyes peeled and deciding…
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No time…
No time to think – No time to sleep – No time to dream – No time to run – No time to plan – No time to eat – No time to chat – No time to be at peace – No time…. and yet when we die we will have all the time…
