Author Archives: jamesdsouza76

Pilates, Shaolin Workouts and One-Hundred Push-Ups

Perhaps those close to me would say that I like a challenge. It’s one of those bland, filler phrases that seems to occupy CVs everywhere. Some part of me likes to think I do enjoy a challenge and that I rise to them. Of course when you meet one goal, the next obvious thing toContinueContinue reading “Pilates, Shaolin Workouts and One-Hundred Push-Ups”

Goan Overseas Association: G.O.A.

[Edit, Oct 2016: You might be reading this from a link posted on GoanVoice. Note that: 1) this is a post from Oct 2008, and 2) it contains my personal opinions. The eulogy I delivered at Marcus’ funeral is here. You may also be interested in reading the speech I delivered at Selma Carvalho’s bookContinueContinue reading “Goan Overseas Association: G.O.A.”

Weddings, Friends and Countryside

True friendship is not being inseparable. It’s being separated and nothing changes. – UnknownThat quote sounds kinda obvious, but in practice it’s not easy to keep up with everyone. Relationships evolve, people move around, we grow apart.Having made it through six or so weeks of school, I’ve now got the relative luxury of a two-weekContinueContinue reading “Weddings, Friends and Countryside”

Teaching – Part Two: Testing, 'Standards are Falling' and Career Progression in Teaching

This is a long post (edit July 26 2024 and old…I’ve come a long way)…and as I’m of the internet-blogging-opinionated generation, I’m aware that reading loooooong paragraphs is less palatable online than it would be on a book (wait ’til I write a book!) So, I’ve broken up this post into the areas that haveContinueContinue reading “Teaching – Part Two: Testing, 'Standards are Falling' and Career Progression in Teaching”

Be careful with advice…

I got in contact with someone I used to teach through the wonders of Facebook, and they asked me for my opinion on a particular situation. So I thought, and wrote. And the results were interesting enough for me to post here.But first a quote, and at the same time a disclaimer:Be careful whose adviceContinueContinue reading “Be careful with advice…”

Something worth posting…

Yes it has been a long time since I’ve posted something proper. I think it’s because I’ve felt that I haven’t had anything worth posting. Just over halfway through the year made me reflective – remembering the three themes I was looking at this year. I think I felt it had to be something quiteContinueContinue reading “Something worth posting…”

Teaching – Part One

Yes I know my enemies They’re the teachers who taught me to fight me Compromise Conformity Assimilation Submission Ignorance Hypocrisy Brutality The Elite All of which are american dreams Thought-provoking bunch Rage Against the Machine. I’ve been listening to them in the car to and from work. The lyrics above are from Know Your Enemy.ContinueContinue reading “Teaching – Part One”

To Shave Or Not To Shave

I am not a fucking terrorist.I’m also no stranger to controversy. I think that’s something people know about me.Growing my beard was always going to bring forth people’s stereotypes. I mean – everyone knows a terrorist has a beard right?To be honest, the initial inspiration behind my current facial hair was Leonidas…yes it’s that sad.ContinueContinue reading “To Shave Or Not To Shave”

Obesity, patience, and other stories…

First thing to say – as of this post I’ve retired the song title game. I think I need to make it a bit more obvious what I’m talking about post by post. It was time for me to move forward.So here we go…1) ObesityNow if anyone read my last few posts, and has gotContinueContinue reading “Obesity, patience, and other stories…”