Having some final thoughts as I lie here in bed on our final night. Been a strange journey. Grateful for being able to get away... But also I sense preparation for something ahead.
I once heard from a good doctor friend that holidays follow this pattern: you go away, there's a build up of tension and culminates into an incident, there's a confrontation and then you all relax.
He also, I might add, on another occasion, told me the price of fulfilment... But that's a secret ;)
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Sunday, 4 September 2011
Inside a limo
So just helped a limo driver turn his car and asked if we could have a look inside:
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Weddings
I've been married eight and a half years. I've enjoyed it thoroughly. Not always plain sailing... But a joy to share your space, toothpaste, hopes, aspirations, failures and moments.
These days have really shown me on many ends of the spectrum of marriage how precious each moment is. From the very first moments to even those towards the end where life is fragile.
Congratulations to Jerry an Joy for the beginning of their lives.
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These days have really shown me on many ends of the spectrum of marriage how precious each moment is. From the very first moments to even those towards the end where life is fragile.
Congratulations to Jerry an Joy for the beginning of their lives.
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Saturday, 3 September 2011
Wedding day morning
Coffee, Waffles, ladva (traditional Indian sweet), spilling hot chocolate over bed, coffee, hotel breakfast, greeting other guests and coffee
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Friday, 2 September 2011
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Timeout
Loving having some timeout right now and enjoy some of the things I enjoy. Also I'm loving spending time dreaming of things that I may aspire to do.
A few years ago I was involved in a project that involved the idea of timeout. The time to think of things you enjoy. Time when survival and just getting onto whatever is next. All these things through a change of environment and routine.
This project was working with street children. Their time out was away from begging, thieving, being judged, pitied and being deprived of being children.
For but a short time things for them were different. A time out.
Like I say time out is a precious thing and one which I'm grateful for.
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A few years ago I was involved in a project that involved the idea of timeout. The time to think of things you enjoy. Time when survival and just getting onto whatever is next. All these things through a change of environment and routine.
This project was working with street children. Their time out was away from begging, thieving, being judged, pitied and being deprived of being children.
For but a short time things for them were different. A time out.
Like I say time out is a precious thing and one which I'm grateful for.
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the wedding celebrations start§
been driving around today for the wedding coming up. caleb is a ring bearer. we tried on his suit. he looked regal. just great. not used to such glamour too as he was quite shy.
then went for the first round of partying. today it was with the guests staying at the hotel. trying to forge some bonds. tomorrow its the dancing and indian outfits. we've told caleb that its a light sabre party.
then saturday is the wedding it self
followed by a sunday of post wedding celebrations at the hotel.
... wow.
oh and there's a blessing in the UK in a few months. we, indians know how to party!
then went for the first round of partying. today it was with the guests staying at the hotel. trying to forge some bonds. tomorrow its the dancing and indian outfits. we've told caleb that its a light sabre party.
then saturday is the wedding it self
followed by a sunday of post wedding celebrations at the hotel.
... wow.
oh and there's a blessing in the UK in a few months. we, indians know how to party!
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
the dream continues
further to my post here... there's a website that braves to describe a dream here: www.haitidream.org/
Uganda: War, Rocks, and Beads
Each day, as stubbornly high unemployment plagues Uganda, many struggle to find work. This is nowhere more true than in the northern part of the country where two decades of war have left almost no infrastructure intact.
Francis Kidega and his family began making jewellery out of something readily available: paper. They are now able to support themselves through the revenue these crafts bring, even as they learn how to take their new skill and turn it into a business, helping their neighboring families in the process. Revenue gained from the sale of these products supports this family as they work, learn, grow and share.
Francis Kidega and his family began making jewellery out of something readily available: paper. They are now able to support themselves through the revenue these crafts bring, even as they learn how to take their new skill and turn it into a business, helping their neighboring families in the process. Revenue gained from the sale of these products supports this family as they work, learn, grow and share.
Uganda: War, Rocks, and Beads - Global Handicrafts from Thomas Williams on Vimeo.
three generations of solankys
from india to uganda, studied in ireland, back to uganda, exiled to england, plucked from stansted airport, brought up in the south east of england to sitting on the steps outside a museum in wheaton, illinois... on these steps sit three generations of solankys: each grateful for this moment.
Driving in the USA
Last time i drove a car in the States I pulled te gear stick of in my hand. After a scream and pulling over into a car park i proceeded to crash into an enormous curb. My co pilot erupted into a ball of laughter.
This time round the car is better and I think I have a better attitude to driving.
Here's a few tips
1. When there's a "stop" sign. These are usually at crossroads. Stop and then it's the person who stopped first who then has priority right of way.
2. You can turn right on a red light unless you see the sign no right turn on red. A slight note on this. It seems so unnatural to go through a red sign that you feel like a law breaker.
3. Prepare yourself for constant "did I just break the law" feeling.
4. It's weird having the gears on the steering wheel. At least automatic make this less strange.
5. You have to pay tolls to use the interstate. This is a very confusing system as you pay for each one. We managed to avoid one. But before we became fugitives were told our vehicle had an ipass. Which is great. One thing, however, what the devil is an "ipass"?
6. Confidence. This is really what you need. Remember if you've passed your test- you know how to drive. If you know how to drive you just need to learn how to adapt. It'll happen... Just build up the confidence. Oh and avoid pulling off gear sticks.
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This time round the car is better and I think I have a better attitude to driving.
Here's a few tips
1. When there's a "stop" sign. These are usually at crossroads. Stop and then it's the person who stopped first who then has priority right of way.
2. You can turn right on a red light unless you see the sign no right turn on red. A slight note on this. It seems so unnatural to go through a red sign that you feel like a law breaker.
3. Prepare yourself for constant "did I just break the law" feeling.
4. It's weird having the gears on the steering wheel. At least automatic make this less strange.
5. You have to pay tolls to use the interstate. This is a very confusing system as you pay for each one. We managed to avoid one. But before we became fugitives were told our vehicle had an ipass. Which is great. One thing, however, what the devil is an "ipass"?
6. Confidence. This is really what you need. Remember if you've passed your test- you know how to drive. If you know how to drive you just need to learn how to adapt. It'll happen... Just build up the confidence. Oh and avoid pulling off gear sticks.
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Saturday, 27 August 2011
Waiting
A few car issues have brought me to DuPage Truck & Auto motor place. I'm in the waiting area. They have Uncle Buck playing. Fred, the mechanic, I've been told to connect with pops in and says "hey, it's nice in here". He continues... "this the one where the bear jumps out on him?". The student looking guy to my right interjects "that's the great outdoors... They seem to have a John Hughes thing going on".
I noticed the car was overheating from a short journey yesterday. So it seems the coolant was low and I was instructed to take it to the mechanics to replace. A mechanic, not Fred, came out and said "who's ford is that?" I replied "mine" and he said "it's going to need a lot more than an oil change".
I could be here sometime.
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I noticed the car was overheating from a short journey yesterday. So it seems the coolant was low and I was instructed to take it to the mechanics to replace. A mechanic, not Fred, came out and said "who's ford is that?" I replied "mine" and he said "it's going to need a lot more than an oil change".
I could be here sometime.
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Friday, 26 August 2011
Our holiday house
We've kindly been allowed to stay here. Tis awesome. Love the flag.
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