Some things just take ages. Other times circumstances interfere because I let them. "I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me." - Frank Costello Interesting character that guy. He's echoing the sentiment of George Bernard Shaw...one Irishman quoting another I guess. I've letContinue reading "Flash-Back, Flash-Forward: 2009"
One Hundred Push Ups-Update 3
So we're into the New Year. Christmas is a distant memory - only my body doesn't think so! I'm still carrying a few more pounds from the excesses. I should have started this workout as a New Year Challenge shouldn't I? Since it's been a while, I've added something about how these press-ups are going...wellContinue reading "One Hundred Push Ups-Update 3"
Thoughts From 2008
This is a review of my year. It's another opportunity to be wonderfully self-centred. Hah!On a more serious level, it's a chance for me to acknowledge what's happened before I start to think about what 2009 is going to be about for me. I had three themes I was focusing on throughout 2008 which willContinue reading "Thoughts From 2008"
One Hundred Push Ups-Update 2
Right...here's a quick update! I'm into week five. And it's absolutely killer! I've got to day three twice now, but I've not completed it! I've also got stopped at day two... It looks like I'll be stuck here for a while! I don't think the Christmas period is helping much - a time of excessiveContinue reading "One Hundred Push Ups-Update 2"
One Hundred Push Ups-Update
OK OK OK! So it's been ages since I've posted yeah yeah I know. So here's an update on the whole push-ups, press-ups whatever-you-wanna-call it. On the last update, well I had to repeat week four...so I did...except I got ill...so ill I actually had to have a day off work (how ridiculous!) I finishedContinue reading "One Hundred Push Ups-Update"
One Hundred Push Ups-second week!
Yikes is what I have to say this week...Yikes! Perhaps because last week was half-term, and this week just gone I've been back at school - or perhaps because I had a hugely indulgent Saturday eating LOADS...when I set out to do week four, I found it almost impossible! (That's five sets of the followingContinue reading "One Hundred Push Ups-second week!"
One Hundred Push Ups-first week!
My initial test was 22 good form press-ups, so on checking the information, I saw I could start at week three. However, more because I'm chicken than anything...I decided to start at the lower level...(there are three to choose from). And I'm happy to say I managed this week. Despite my arms feeling like jellyContinue reading "One Hundred Push Ups-first week!"
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 toContinue 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 bookContinue 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-weekContinue reading "Weddings, Friends and Countryside"
James D'Souza 