Thursday, January 25, 2007

30 days to go...

Nice day, great evening.

Finished off a bottle of 2001 Saint-Emilion with a good friend while chatting about a lot of topics and people. So enjoyable.

We discussed many things, such as:

· the importance of being positive
· why friends get stuck in negativity and bitterness
· taking charge of one’s areer path and progression
· how nice it is to do research on a topic we enjoy studying
· on the need to respond firmly when challenged in the office
· on seeking out new hobbies and passions that fit one’s phase in life
· on sadness about the imminent death of a mutual good friend
· the many good things we enjoy every day
· the value of having more advanced medical checkups
· stimulating musical creativity in our children
· the benefits of working from home
· trying out living in Ubud
· the effect of irrigation projects on water temples in Bali
· how traffic policemen try to catch drivers for speeding
· how artificial corks ensure that wine is better preserved

I had a productive day, received my airticket to Bali, paid my rental advance for a year, had physiotherapy, and enjoyed a long discussion with a colleague from Australia.

I was reminded that there are always valuable things to learn, and that continuing my study is a beneficial thing to do.

Photograph: Red wine helped to connect the dots…

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