“I don’t know about other people, but when I wake up in the morning and put my shoes on, I think, Jesus Christ, now what?” Charles Bukowski Thursday Another week down. A better pace to the days. Home and the usual spread from Al Jeawerah. I eat enough for four people. Friday Sleep in. Gym….
Month: November 2024
Decisions Made
“The man who cannot choose has lost the human condition.” Anthony Burgess Thursday Another week. Contracts have been signed and the next two years are set. Is the excitement about change? Leaving here? Both. “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” Søren Kierkegaard Friday Sleep in. Over 11 hours sleep….
Opportunities
“It is not for me to judge another man’s life. I must judge, I must choose, I must spurn, purely for myself. For myself, alone.” Herman Hesse Thursday There is an option. An offer on the table. A good offer. Safe. Clean. Practical. Responsible. Reliable. Should we turn it down? There is no enthusiasm for…
Dubai Decisions
“The difference between passion and addiction is that between a divine spark and a flame that incinerates.” Gabor Maté Thursday A busy week and a colleague has left. People come and go, in life and work, but this person worked closely with Shell. They were a strong team and relied on each other for professional…