I don't have an introduction written out. So a "Hello" will just have to do. Hello. My name is Beardyman (in case you forgot). I've been very quiet lately. You see I've recently come back from taking a sabbatical.
According to Wikipedia (the lazy man's Encyclopædia Britannica) a sabbatical (from Latin sabbaticus, literally a "ceasing") is a rest from work, or a hiatus, often lasting from two months to a year. Most academics who go on a sabbatical hope to achieve something or fulfill some goal. I am not an academic and unfortunately I haven't done anything worthwhile.
I blame Youtube. I blame my cats. I blame my friend Sukhdip for supplying me with several months worth of "The Economist". I blame writer's block. I blame my own laziness. I also blame the negative thoughts constantly swirling in my mind. And that's why I haven't posted anything in a month. But it seems I'm back..for now. In the pass I would try to post something at least once a week and I ended up pushing myself too hard. This time I'm going to take it a little easier.
In the the local news a big fuss was being made over young women (in this case from China and Vietnam) who were "marrying" local men. For a price that is. The men would be paid a fee in several installments and the women would obtain a visa allowing them to stay longer in Malaysia. Most of these women are in fact prostitutes working in night clubs and massage parlours.
According to Wikipedia (the lazy man's Encyclopædia Britannica) a sabbatical (from Latin sabbaticus, literally a "ceasing") is a rest from work, or a hiatus, often lasting from two months to a year. Most academics who go on a sabbatical hope to achieve something or fulfill some goal. I am not an academic and unfortunately I haven't done anything worthwhile.
I blame Youtube. I blame my cats. I blame my friend Sukhdip for supplying me with several months worth of "The Economist". I blame writer's block. I blame my own laziness. I also blame the negative thoughts constantly swirling in my mind. And that's why I haven't posted anything in a month. But it seems I'm back..for now. In the pass I would try to post something at least once a week and I ended up pushing myself too hard. This time I'm going to take it a little easier.
In the the local news a big fuss was being made over young women (in this case from China and Vietnam) who were "marrying" local men. For a price that is. The men would be paid a fee in several installments and the women would obtain a visa allowing them to stay longer in Malaysia. Most of these women are in fact prostitutes working in night clubs and massage parlours.
When they get arrested by the police or immigration department their "husbands" would be there to bail them out. While the Malaysian enforcement agencies may be corrupt (allegedly) they aren't stupid. The Director of the Penang Immigration Department commented that “We get suspicious when a much older man marries a young foreigner. This is especially so if the man’s occupation is listed as rubber tapper or fisherman.” Surely these women could set their standards a little bit higher. How about picking a stay at home blogger instead? :P
I recently met my friend Ashley, a friend from school who I last saw 8-years ago. He is now a very successful and talented web designer. And one of TTDI's most eligible bachelors (quick ladies, before one of those foreign women grab him). We spent breakfast catching up on each others lives and discussing who is doing what. That's one of the signs you're getting older. Soon it will be who is married/divorced. And finally it will be about who is left in this world. C'est la vie.
Goobye for now.
I recently met my friend Ashley, a friend from school who I last saw 8-years ago. He is now a very successful and talented web designer. And one of TTDI's most eligible bachelors (quick ladies, before one of those foreign women grab him). We spent breakfast catching up on each others lives and discussing who is doing what. That's one of the signs you're getting older. Soon it will be who is married/divorced. And finally it will be about who is left in this world. C'est la vie.
Goobye for now.
P.S. My friend Sara is a very talented and awesome English fashion photographer (she has 17 cameras) and she is also a vegetarian that doesn't smoke. Sara has a new blog set up with all her photos. I can personally vouch for her. When I had a brief career as a male plus size model I only let Sara take my photos.If you're interested in photography why don't you have a look.
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September 13, 2011 11:33 PM