Being in a different continent and experiencing a whole new
weather system, I can’t help but comment on the weather every day!
Today, as I got ready and even while at work, the sun was
up. Everything was bright and cheerful and in a way, it made me feel better. I
don’t know why, but the last two days, I’ve felt down. Not sad or depressed,
but just down. Could be because my body is tired after the eventful weekend and
it is taking time recuperating.
I also have to say that I don’t think I have walked so much
in my life!! If I thought that I had walked a lot in Singapore last year, the experience
here beats that! Even when we couldn’t find a bus or the metro station on
Monday night, Clod wouldn’t even think of taking a taxi. I was more than
willing to pay but no! God... the weekend and then Monday, my legs feel as
though it went through an exercise regime fit for an Olympic runner!
The side near my big toe on my left foot hurts. I’m not sure
if it is because it’s constantly wrapped in socks, my boots are too
constricting or it’s the way I walk. Anyhow, I wore my new boots today. It
seems heavier than my old one but it could be because the sole is bigger and
tougher. Typical winter boots. It’s also more comfortable but I’ll have to wear
it for a few days and see if my foot gets better. Else, I’ll have to go see a
doctor.
There was a
press conference at work today, on “Digital arms trade and corporate
responsibility for human rights”. The featured speakers were: Maryam al-Khawaja, co-founder and executive
president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (Copenhagen ) and the daughter of imprisoned since April
2011 in Bahrain human rights
activist Abdulhadi Al Khawaja, Wolfgang
(the boss), Eric King, research director of Privacy
International (London ) and Christian Mihr, managing director
of Reporters without Borders (Berlin
The trainees
meeting was also today and it was a bit confusing as the topic was about
‘cultural imperialism’ which was connected to an interesting article I read
about transitional justice. Nevertheless, at the end of it, I think all of us
were a bit confused as the topic is so broad and there was no proper end to the
discussion. We ran out of time!
I also stayed
back to join the cinema night thingy. It was an interesting documentary on
abortion; why are illegal abortions more accessible in Poland than legal ones in South Africa Poland
and South Africa
The tech guy is
supposed to come tomorrow to check my soundcard and for the first time, I HOPE
that the soundcard doesn’t work, so that the problem can be diagnosed.
The weather
today was actually VERY nice. Sunny the whole day! But not hot. If only
everyday would be like this till I leave. Sighs…
By the way, I
forgot to mention that I stopped using my gloves since Saturday. My hands no
longer freeze! Which means two things: one, I’m getting used to the weather,
and two, the weather is improving! Lol!
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1 comment:
Everyday is different and even if you think the things you are writing everyday is the same, don't stop.
Months or years from now, you'll appreciate the details because they will transport you back to this time and memory.
Trust me on this! :)
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