I guess I've always been very conscious of time. Units of time have been agreed upon, but each individual relates to those in a different manner. How can technology empower individuals so these may be increasingly aware of social performance as a constant negotiation of slightly desynchronized time units as opposed to constantly try to impose a unified rule of time.
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In the back seat
I've been going to the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, on a regular basis, due to frequent project meetings. It's a short flight and a long taxi journey to the hotel. The other day I was looking around the taxi and it had a few stickers.
One said: "No food". Ok, fair enough, I thought. People could make a mess out of this back seat with a cup of noodles.
Another sticker said: "No smoking". Damn right! This cab is right up my alley. Nice clean environment and only the possible smell of curry if he's from India.
The last sticker said: "No kissing". Now HANG ON! What the fuck?! Kissing should be specified in the human rights declaration as beings in a first class along with breathing, freedom, krispy kreme donuts and clean underwear. It's an absolute primary need, and who's that cab driver to tell me otherwise?!
Lucky for him I was riding with my very cool but definitely unappealing colleague Chris Khoo. Had it been my lady and he'd see more tongue than a Rolling Stones audience.
A new beginning
The unpredictable nature of life has once again prevailed, and I have again found a challenge far away from the old borders of the beautiful portuguese land.
I am currently working in Singapore. I hope to soak up as much as I can from all the fascinating cultures that surround this little island. I will be updating this blog with my impressions and experiences, in the hope that all my friends can share them with me. Inspiration is my motivation.
South America's adventure was labelled La Panamericana.
Australia's experience was fittingly named Down Under.
This time, come join me as I discover the tropical wonders of INDOCHINA.