Sunday, 07 June 2009
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while doing the laundry...
It feels like it's been ages since I last updated my xanga. It doesn't help that the new office server has blocked access to xanga. But I really shouldn't be blogging while at work, so fair enough...
I was hoping to upload pictures and write witty captions for some pictures I took last night at a birthday and farewell party, but Facebook hasn't been cooperating all day. So I guess that's a sign that a xanga update is (over)due. Besides, I'm waiting for my laundry to be done.
The weather in Prague has taken a drastic turn for the worse about 2 weeks ago. It went from warm, sunny days with temperatures in the mid-twenty degrees, to cold, wet days with temperatures doing a double digit plunge. This is a real pain especially after one's packed away all one's warm clothing in anticipation of spring/summer-like weather. This weekend's weather was the most schizophranic, with bright sunshine in the mornings, and rain and grey clouds arriving early afternoon and staying for the rest of the day. My visitors in Prague were duly confused about the choice of outerwear, and one of them had to borrow my fleece jumper for a day when she realised her denim coat wasn't sufficient for the cold winds.
Sightseeing this weekend was a challenge somewhat, but thank God my visitors were not keen on combing every touristy spot in Prague. Many a time, we would be found sitting in some restaurant or cafe, so J could satisfy her newfound craving for goulash, while V gushed about the Astronomical Clock. After months of hanging out with my young friends in Prague (with whom I discuss trips, hiking, partying and alcoholic adventures), it was a refreshing change to be with women closer to my age, discussing girly topics (yes, men was one of them) for a change.
The last leg of my busy weekend was spent meeting a group of amateur photographers over beer, and basically being a photography nerd for a couple of hours or so. I've become increasingly unhappy about the quality of the pictures I've been taking lately, but feel lost about how to improve my skills. So it's a real blessing to have met this group of amateur photographers, who gave me many precious tips on equipment, photo editing software, and photography techniques. Now I just need an opportunity to put all the advice to practice.
But first I'll need to take out the laundry and catch up on my beauty sleep. Let's see if inspiration comes in my dreams...
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