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The Fragile

So things happen.Things happen that make me think about everything. Things happen that cause me to question everything. People tell me stuff. People who care about me tell me what they think.I listen. I choose. I act.Listening is not something I always find easy. But then walking my own path is not something I alwaysContinueContinue reading “The Fragile”

Do it Again

Do It Anyway – Written by Mother TeresaPeople are often unreasonable, illogical,and self-centered;Forgive them anyway.If you are kind, People may accuse youof selfish, ulterior motives;Be kind anyway.If you are successful, you will win somefalse friends and some true enemies;Succeed anyway.If you are honest and frank,people may cheat you;Be honest and frank anyway.What you spend yearsContinueContinue reading “Do it Again”

Radio/ Video

I think this is my theory, but I’m not sure. It’s called D’Souza’s Musical Circle (a bit like the political circle, and Eddie Izzard’s ‘circle of cool’). I don’t proclaim one musical form to be better than another – from S Club 7 to Ministry…it’s all expression, memories, and emotion. I also find it hardContinueContinue reading “Radio/ Video”

Here comes the Sun

The title of this post not only reflects the weather, but my state of mind too.Perhaps it’s because of the weather that I’m feeling better? I don’t have S.easonal A.ffective D.isorder do I?Anyway…I have seen a few things about myself. I pretend I’m committed to my family, but actually I’m annoyed with some members. ImpactContinueContinue reading “Here comes the Sun”

Survivalism

OhMyGodI have to wax lyrical about NIN.I love the band. I have for quite a while now.Before NIN I was of the opinion that if it wasn’t played with bass, drums, guitars, vocals, it wasn’t music.I’m not sure which particular song changed my opinion. But it seems that there are quite a dedicated fanbase outContinueContinue reading “Survivalism”

Back In Black

Well…lots has been happening in the time since I last posted. People have turned 30, got married, and got ill.It’s made me think how much circumstances can dictate my feelings, my mood, my outlook, my productivity, everything. It’s as if my circumstances dictate my life, almost as if I’m a victim to them.That doesn’t leaveContinueContinue reading “Back In Black”

Come Together

I think it’s easy to be cynical.As anyone who knows me will be aware, I am passionate about my cultural community: the Goan community. I’m part of the committee that runs the Young London Goans’ Society (YLGS).It’s frustrating and satisfying in equal measure, and I suppose that’s what makes it enjoyable. The full range ofContinueContinue reading “Come Together”

Down with the Sickness

Today I am ill.Today I am getting better.Me being me, I stand in being responsible. And Conversations with God kind of says the same thing.I can’t help thinking that I’m confronted about something, or avoiding something. It may be the wedding? (That’s a serious business). Or perhaps I’m just burning the candle at both endsContinueContinue reading “Down with the Sickness”

It Takes Blood and Guts To Be This Cool But I'm Still Just A Cliché

Eats shoots and leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation Being the internet whore that I am, and having far too many online profiles, I’m appalled at the usage of English I see everywhere. Actually, it’s not just online… OK, so maybe I’m becoming one of those annoying punctuation zealots, (Lynn Truss anyone?) but badContinueContinue reading “It Takes Blood and Guts To Be This Cool But I'm Still Just A Cliché”

Midlife Crisis

I’m beginning to think that there’s such a thing as a quarter-life crisis.It’s one of my (many) pet theories and explanations about life, the universe and everything. (See one of the joys of having a blog is getting to spout my opinion on it all and people will read it…right?)It seems to be a conversationContinueContinue reading “Midlife Crisis”