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'If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get one million miles to the gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside.'
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SOUNDING BOARD
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
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I've been here for a month?!
Time flies.
After a month, I now have a thick pack of name cards from people I've met, work-related or otherwise; a few Khmer phrases to get me through my daily motodup rides, dinner, grocery purchases, etc; and a bit of familiarization with the routes (quite an accomplishment for someone who knows the ins and outs of Singapore better than Makati or Manila). I'm still adjusting, and will probably be in this stage for quite some time.
Brownouts seem to be becoming more frequent. It's now an everynight thing. I experienced power interruption twice last night, probably one hour for the first, and 30 minutes after the first one (with only 10 minutes interval). Terrible. It's not hot and humid though because there was breeze coming from the riverfront. But being alone with nothing to do... argh.
I wonder why small red ants here like toothpaste and mouthwash so much. Duh. I guess Cambodian ants have different appetite than their counterparts in Manila? I just wonder if German ants like toothpaste and mouthwash too? Hehehee...
Well, one month down, 3 more to go. I will submit my first monthly report to UNIFEM on the progress of project implementation so far. And of course hehehe, I'll get my first monthly professional fee in a few days. Yey.
posted by Allan at 5:25 PM (GMT+8)
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