Sunday

Temporally relocated?


 Temporally? As in time travel?

Wow, that's pretty advanced for Durham...

Sunday

Durham riverbanks










Great anti-war song! Huh!! Good God, yo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01-2pNCZiNk


War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Uh-huh
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again, y'all
War, huh, good God
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me
Ohhh, war, I despise
Because it means destruction
Of innocent lives
War means tears
To thousands of mothers eyes
When their sons go to fight
And lose their lives
I said, war, huh
Good God, y'all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again
War, whoa, Lord
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me
War, it ain't nothing
But a heartbreaker
War, friend only to the undertaker
Ooooh, war
It's an enemy to all mankind
The point of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest
Within the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die
Aaaaah, war-huh
Good God y'all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it, say it, say it
War, huh
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Uh-huh
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again y'all
War, huh, good God
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me
War, it ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War, it's got one friend
That's the undertaker
Ooooh, war, has shattered
Many a young mans dreams
Made him disabled, bitter and mean
Life is much to short and precious
To spend fighting wars these days
War can't give life
It can only take it away
Ooooh, war, huh
Good God y'all
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again
War, whoa, Lord
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me
War, it ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War, friend only to the undertaker
Peace, love and understanding
Tell me, is there no place for them today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord knows there's got to be a better way
Ooooooh, war, huh
Good God y'all
What is it good for
You tell me
Say it, say it, say it, say it
War, huh
Good God y'all
What is it good for
Stand up and shout it
Nothing

Livan's wedding in Sarawak, Borneo


It looks like a great wedding.

We were very keen to go but unfortunately couldn't make the trip.

Thursday

Holiday photos

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.402388546467946.92007.100000904121377&type=1&l=1bec47d237

We don't share clothes



Confused Goth and jing (energy expression)

When we were crowded onto a Tube yesterday morning, a quiet, polite man nearly missed his stop when a Goth girl with headphones on didn't hear his understated requests for her to let him pass.

As time ran out and the train prepared to leave, Hubby intervened; subtly jinging the girl aside in order for the man to pass.

The shocked girl pulled off her headphones and delivered a tirade of abuse to her friend about how rude the man had been for flinging her aside, totally unaware that it had been Hubby, and that Hubby was actually still stood beside her.

Friendly

The most friendly person we met in London was a groundskeeper in Kensington Gardens who was politely asking Hubby about his bagua.

I was surprised that the man even recognised bagua. He seemed very interested and came to chat with Hubby twice...

 

Tired, frenetic, anxious people

London residents wear a permanent frown, their eyes are haggard and they seem to lack energy.

Breathing horrendous fumes all day long and the silly pace of life in London takes its toll.

Yes, London has it all... or does it? There's no peace and quiet, and even the parks are toxic.




London is all about mobile phones, iPods and pretending that you're young when you're not. Grandudes and aging cougars prowl the pricey streets.





Tuesday

Wedding anniversary today!!!

In 2010 we had a modest wedding, with neither of us caring to show-off or milk it.


We focussed on the religious ceremony; learning our vows and exploring their meaning thoroughly.
I designed my own church service, much to the delight of Father Tony. 

Spiritual people loved the earnest simplicity of the wedding and many came afterwards to tell me how wonderful it had been.

http://sifuandkittengetmarried.wordpress.com/2010/05/02/levelling/
 
Secular people were confused by the lack of spectacle; no limousine, no best man, no maid of honour, no bridesmaids, no disco, no wedding singer, no speeches, no professional photographer, no wedding video. Sorry folks; the wedding was for us, not you!

We had absolutely no commercial nonsense. Nothing to take the focus away from the ceremony.


Our wedding was homespun and real.

Hubby's Mum Joan made the cake with his sister Hellen and they decorated it too. I had my dress made by an ex-colleague Jenny, and Hubby's friend Sylvia altered his suit trousers and jacket.
 
It's been 2 years now and I must say that the marriage has been great. 

Being married to Hubby is better than I could have dreamt of. We just can't get enough of each other.


The wedding was beautiful, but the marriage is better.
Our only regret is being separated by work during the day. We need to find a job where we can work together!!!

Preparing my bath bombs for holiday



Friday

Car broke down. Again.


It broke down twice in 24 hours. The previous day it had been to the garage for repair due to the engine light coming on. The new problems today were unrelated. The suspension coil snapped.