Category Archives: life

Urgh! Writer’s block!

Yikes. For the first time since forever, I’ve no idea what to write about. Could you give me some ideas to get started?

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Ramadan is here again!

Ramadan is here again! This is the month where Muslims abstain from consuming food and drink as well as bad thoughts, from dawn to dusk. I’ve been practising this since I was a child, starting to fast half a day … Continue reading

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Thank you for your birthday wishes!

Went to the polizia last night with Cart to give a statement from yesterday’s drama. I don’t think these two juvenile delinquents will be hitting the area any time soon. Unless they are really dumb. Anyway! On to something happier. … Continue reading

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Someone tried to break in the house

Oh gosh! I’m still feeling a little stunned and in shock. I was in the kitchen, starting to cook lunch when I heard some noise at the door. Thinking that it was the cleaner lady doing her weekly floor cleaning, … Continue reading

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What drinks do you remember from your childhood?

Isn’t this bottle adorably retro? Spuma Bionda, or translated as Blonde Foam has a special meaning to Cart. As a kid, he and his childhood friend would buy these as it was more economical than say, Coca cola at the … Continue reading

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Why are swimming pool entry in Rome so expensive?

When its summer in Rome, its normal for the temperature to be at 35 and even to 40 degrees Celsius. There is a tradition here for many Romans to head to the beach in different parts of Italy. And some … Continue reading

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They just left …

Cart and I have been hosting the lovely Sweska and hensem Ntt and showing them around Rome since last Thursday. And just a few moments ago, we waved our goodbyes as they left for Venezia. I could probably blog about … Continue reading

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