Category Archives: Life
Scott McKenzie, 1939-2012
I remember that time. I was a little kid back then and I found it strange. All these festivals with guitars and drums in a field. And how I hated these flower patches on my pants. But now most of the … Continue reading
Moving to Lithuania
The journey of your favourite vagabond that began in 2009 with my move to London and last saw me move to Malta continues. I am on the move again after I had briefly returned to London for a few weeks. Even … Continue reading
What do you want to do with Philosophy?
In the year 1995 Question: What do you study? Me: Law. Reaction: Wow! In the year 2012 Question: What do you study? Me: Philosophy. Reaction: ??? When I studied law more than a decade ago, some of my high school … Continue reading
Is it really that urgent?
Walking around Vittoriosa (or Birgu, to use the Maltese name) yesterday, I saw this government notice posted on a door, stating that it is “URGENT”. Taking a step back, neither the door, nor the house, nor the street actually oozed … Continue reading
The “Sunday must be work free” campaign by the Church
Christian churches everywhere are trying to keep Sundays “work free” and try to influence legislatures to keep shops closed on Sundays. I am all for a lot of free time and I think that most people put far too much … Continue reading
I do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day.
“I do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day” is one of my mottoes. I love to get up at the crack of dawn, when the whole city is still asleep and I can work or study … Continue reading
Don’t disturb!
It’s probably better to leave these people alone. They will find us if they want to. Of course I am curious to find out about these yet uncontacted tribes. It would probably be extremely interesting. But in this case, moral … Continue reading
An extra day: 29 February 2012
Tomorrow, you will receive a precious gift: an extra day. Because 2012 is a leap year, you will have 24 hours more in your year. Even those of you who pretend that they don’t have enough time, have no more … Continue reading
Living the Life of a Pensioner
I am only 36, a student and an avid traveller, but I seem to live the life of a pensioner already: I like to go for walks. I can often be found in the park, reading a book. I don’t … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions for 2012
It’s this time of the year again: people are making resolutions about what to do in 2012: eat less, exercise more, quit smoking, learn a new language, find a girlfriend/boyfriend, become a millionaire. My resolutions for 2012? None. Absolutely nothing. … Continue reading
The Happy Hermit 