Hello all,

After a very long break from this blog I thought it's about time to write something again. Well, summer started here and again the holiday fever kicked in. BBQs and days by the beach will soon be the norm of the day here in Malta again. Cool...I just love BBQs.. J Also looking up in the night sky one will see a shower of wonderful fireworks practically on a daily basis accompanying our traditional Maltese Festa. Just go to Mdina by night and you’ll surely see fire fountains sprouting all over the island. I just love going to the bastions and stare, just me and my inner self, sorting my thoughts and planning my next moves in life!

Though this year was a tough year for most due to the global recession, apart from other problems, I hope that the positive attitude is still there. However hard it gets...it could have been worse!...hard to believe it sometimes but I tend to stick to that philosophy. Being positive makes life much more bearable J

Ah well, on a side note, if you’re into music, especially the hard rock scene, check out www.mementonostri.com. A lot of work has been carried out lately with this band and some material is soon to be released in a promo CD together with a video.

Hope you all have a wonderful day,

Raphael

Summer heat plays its tricks

The effects of scorching summer can be felt by everyone in our tiny island. Blinding light, unbearable heat and dryness and highly irritating flies and mosquitoes make living conditions far from ideal…but well, on the whole summer is nice and people like it for the sea and holidays. So, you can easily see bunches of people gathering their whole family and friends and packing themselves on the beaches, to cool off a bit. There is nothing nicer than a BBQ with friends….unless your neighboring BBQ people are hindering you… as what was supposed to be the most pleasant evening might easily turn into hell...

Technology is meant to make our lives more comfortable but yet… I still find it hard to go for a BBQ and enjoy a calm night with cool sea breeze when there are half a dozen generators revving to generate electricity for artificial lighting and loud music…
Respect is something which does not exist in certain people’s dictionaries. Egoism is one trait which people can easily live without. “I’m fine….so others should be fine too… if they’re not…bad luck for them!”

And what can be said about hot headed people? Some people just can’t control their temper and moreover less capable of holding a decent argument. Again the summer heat does not help in this and a couple of extra beers just make the perfect combination for a time bomb. Just notice the way some people drive, handle unexpected situations and talk to others. Don’t want to be judgmental but it is hard not to notice these scenarios. They happen far too frequently and could easily get you in trouble. One could be going his own way just to find some “stupid” (sorry for the word…but no better decent word comes to mind) person who will turn your day into a nightmare.

Again, will not go into the merit of what is right or wrong, there is the law for that. Common sense is a rare commodity to a certain sector of society, but the following quote gives enough food for thought!

“When you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong, you cannot afford to lose it.” M K Gandhi

Sleep...

Summer is with us again….a time to fit all the nice things one can enjoy in life…at the compromise of sleep.

A friend of mine told me “there is enough time to sleep in afterlife”…hehe… Good one… A good excuse to fit as many activities in our schedule as possible… however a good sleep is always welcome and that’s what I’m dreaming of at the moment…
However, it will just have to fit between all activities … don’t want to miss on anything… Life’s rather short not to be enjoyed to the full!

Wish you all another great weekend...