Had my first experience of being mugged, or rather, 2 ladies trying it on me. Their technique needs some improving because they didn´t get away with anything, I was too quick. And why? I´d like to say it´s because after living in Brixton, Hackney etc, I´m pretty streetwise and aware but I also seriously think their technique has some faults. To ¨distract¨ me, they threw water in my face, which, is more of an alarmbell than a mode of distraction, since in this season, it never rains in Arequipa... Anyway, it´s a shame my traditionally Andean woven bag now has a massive hole in it, but it was a good warning as well, to be more aware. And at exactly the same moment these ladies tried it on, Helard, 3 miles further on, cycling down a down hill track, received his own type of warning, in the shape of falling buttfirst onto a stone, hurting his back considerably. You see how connected we are?
My favourite hour of the day is between 4.30-5.30, when the sun changes from trying to burn your bones, never mind your skin, into a more subtle lightbulb, bathing everything with an orange glow, and creating a feeling of calm that seems neverending. I love sitting outside on the roof with my guitar or a book in this hour, and enjoy the calm before the night (and the cold) descend.
Readings at the moment are:
Osho, Eastern philosopher, to learn to let go of the silly every day things that I let myself get wound up about
Eduardo Galeano, Patas para arriba, Uruguayan journalist, to stay aware of the injustices in the world and the twofacedness of the human race
Aldous Huxley, Doors of perception, to learn about the science of other ways people use to learn, and-or escape from it all.
Walls I´m trying to break down are barriers to creativity, which is one of the most difficult things I´ve ever tried to do, for me, since my capricornness has shaped me into the kind of person that is too structured, and can´t handle it very well if something doesn´t come out absolutely perfect in the first instance. Obviously the creative process doesn´t work this way, and I´m trying to create the calmness to go through this process without getting annoyed. A few times I managed it, and I know it´s more about unlearning techniques and letting go, but if anyone has techniques to unlearn techniques, let me know! ; )
Besos, Elise lombriz
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Dear Lisi, I always look forward to reading about your latest news, it's nice to see some pics, you look very well. Let me know if you need something from London or anything that comes up that needs to be sorted out.
I am ok. Ed has been promoted to Head of Science, which means we're going to stay here for another 3 years. My contract has not been renewed yet, but I am hopeful.
We have spent last few weekends looking at houses and flats to buy in East London. But we’ve come to the conclusion that we’re better off renting at the moment, as the budget we thought was going to buy us a 2 bed flats is not enough to get a nice enough place. We went all the way to zone 4 but it’s really not worth it. So I we've now decided to stay here and keep on renting.
In London is quite nice at the moment, very sunny and not too hot.
Gosh, I am looking forward to be on holiday. PLease keep posting nice pics. MISS YOU.
Have fun, take care, lots of love
Fed
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