Tag: Diary

London becomes quieter in the rain. The gentle trickles or hammering downpours swallow the sounds of traffic or tourists as the drains begin overflowing. The romantic lights adorning theatre marquees, neon traffic lights or garish shop fronts reflect in the pools below, illuminating the city from a ...

If I had a dollar for every time I had thought of or written that phrase down in one of my diaries since I was a child, I would be a millionaire in naira by now. I have always thought I was fat. I can’t think of a time since I’ve been aware of my body that I didn’t think I was f...

This is the first academic year when I’m no longer using a paper diary. My scheduling has moved into the cloud. Always in my work bag, following me around, my academic diary is now a ghost of academic years past. The paper-free impulse of interfaces has taken over. The online calendar may b...

Fast forward ten years ago, and picture me as a graphic designer and art director in a noisy communication agency back in 2013 in Russia. My world revolved around commercials, events, branding, and a mishmash of advertisements across various channels. Amongst the chaos, my passion for graphic design...

Iam monk! Of course, what that means will depend on who you are speaking to. If pressed for a specific answer I will offer a somewhat confusing answer to the person asking the question. If it is a somewhat simple conversation I will say that I am a simple person, with few material wants, with a d...

Leaving the urban embrace of Sydney, I venture north, towards the lush, untamed heart of Queensland. My destination is the Daintree Rainforest, a primordial wonderland where nature reigns supreme. I check into the Silky Oaks Lodge, a haven perched on the edge of the Mossman River. The sounds of the ...

After the poem series Dubai Diaries, it is the turn of another diary — ‘Hacker’s Diary’ by  Adam Prockstem Smith . His book reminds me of the peaceful times in Israel. It is hard to ignore the timing of this review. My heart is with the innocent victims of ...