Monthly Archives: November 2009
Reconnect!
Today marks my release from the prison cell that is my bedroom. When I was in quarantine, my only windows to the world were my mobile phone and my laptop. Only then did I realise just how much it means to a person who is all alone — especially when ill — to have someone … Continue reading
The World According To Twitter: A Book Review
It began as an experiment. When New York times technology columnist David Pogue was giving a talk in Las Vegas, he thought of giving a little demonstration of how Twitter works to his audience. So he sent out a tweet: “Give me a cure for hiccups…right now!” Within seconds, the answers came pouring in. Later … Continue reading
10 Photos I Wish I’ve Taken
For years I have been haunted by images of places and people and things that I haven’t been able to take photos of, either because I didn’t have a camera at that time or because circumstances prevented me from taking them. Here is the list of the 10 photos I wish I’ve taken, arranged in … Continue reading
Grateful
Day 4 of my 7-day quarantine and I woke up feeling grateful. I’m grateful to be on my way to recovery. I’m grateful for a loving family and caring friends. I’m grateful to be alive for just one more day.
Quarantine, Day 2: Dizzy & Disoriented
Dizzy and disoriented. That just about sums up how I feel on the second day of my quarantine at home. My head feels like a rubber ball bobbing up and down wave after wave after wave, making it difficult for me to concentrate or read for long periods of time. Working on spreadsheets is out … Continue reading
