September 14, 2005
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still changing...don't think i'll ever stop...we shouldn't stop changing, after all, improving is changing. anyway, i'm becoming much more laid back. trying not to be rude (a thin line between the two, esp in the uk) but definitely getting very comfortable with everyone including strangers and definitely speaking my mind in public more. i disciplined a kid on the bus as her mother could clearly not discipline her. the kid was screaming and after i reprimanded her she stopped instantly. her mother was furious at me but i think i did her a favour. however you don't do this in the uk if you know your manners, so i was quite proud of myself for doing it with grace.
i've been too formal with others, when i didn't need to be. (i don't mean hk-ers, they always relax me) i know where it comes from, but i've decided to kick that habit. p said once that 'if you don't trouble anyone, you'll never get close to anyone'. that recently hit me really hard and that's why i'm becoming more laid back with others.
still trying to find my place between east and west (a significant issue when you're from greece which is itself trying to find its place between east and west) but i think i'm clearly from the east. carl's dad said so hahaha!
still trying to find the ideal job, and the time to read everything that's of interest. i mean, if i wanted to study everything in depth, i would never leave uni, right? i've got to tweak my job so that i do what's vital for society and not what's merely interesting. and i've got to find the spare time to read about the things that i don't get to see or do.
today i had my first 'western' meal since i came back, i.e. tomato soup. it felt good for sure. (recently my sense of 'good' is becoming a little more specific.) i've had a whole week of takeaways from several parts of chinatown...lol. tomorrow i'll ask if i can have a copy of the menu from crispy duck so i can plan ahead of visiting hahaha! ok ok i'm kidding, i promise to cook at home soon.
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John is coming over for dinner and I'm getting him dumplings from that dumplings place we went to the day you arrived! (remember?)
dear stella i am in italy now but i have been having serious emotional problems at home and here and piss off and got pissed off by more than a few people. i am in the school of architecture in venice now. reading your blocs really help me and remind me out there i still know some nice people who may give me a chance. thank you very miuch.
come back here quick!
Wah Twixxy what happened???
no no i never discussed 'm' with him! he brought up the topic all of a sudden! so scary~~!
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