I’m still here
No, I haven’t been Killed In Action; I’ve been on hold with British Gas. No, seriously, I have been on hold with British Gas for … Read more
I need a new man
So. Post-Schumacher Formula 1. It’s just not happening for me. I told myself that I love the sport and it’ll do just fine without Schumacher, … Read more
Let them eat cake
I get pissed off about a lot of things (as many of you know) but yesterday that went beyond the customary grumble and moan. Yesterday … Read more
My life and art
Almost a year after the release of Life, Love and Assimilation, I am still asked how much of the novel is based on my life. … Read more
Great expectations
Anytime I’ve been asked to give advice to youngsters, I tell them to follow two simple rules and they’ll be okay: Stay in school Don’t … Read more
Educated fleas
A friend of mine is going through the arranged marriage process and experiencing all the trials and tribulations I went through when searching for a … Read more
2006 will be a GOOD year
That was my mantra at the beginning of this year. 2005 had been so inconsequential; it seemed that the whole year could be cut out … Read more
N*****s, p***s and c****s
I was on the train listening to Nothing by N.O.R.E (yes, I listen to such classy music) and as you can see from the lyrics, … Read more
A quick tribute
Depressed about: Michael Schumacher losing out on his eighth world championship. Yes, he lost but he was certainly not the loser. His last grand prix … Read more
What happens when you cross an Islamist with a Mac?
Firstly, what the hell kind of word is “Islamist” anyway? What does it mean? Is it a person that follows Islam? We are not “Islamists”, … Read more
The key to perfection
After spending almost two weeks’ wages in one day during yet another trip to Green Street this weekend, I think it’s safe to declare that … Read more
Leaving Tower Hamlets
I’m leaving Tower Hamlets. After my wedding at the end of October I shall be moving to the borough of Redbridge. Many people I know … Read more
Stragging and haggling
A half-decent weekend overall. Sunday was spent exulting over Schumacher equalising with Alonso in the F1 Championship standings (so I’m a geek, shoot me). Saturday … Read more
He was as young as newly formed mud, and he talked to himself as if reciting poetry
Written by Kiwi. Published here with permission. There’s a kind of girl that’s just about anything and everything and absolutely nothing all at once. A … Read more
A life less ordinary
Anyone who knows me to some degree of detail will tell you that I don’t do things by half but this past week, I’ve been … Read more