I’ve been watching too much Seinfeld. It’s kind of a grim reminder how little life has a plotline. In a good way, though.
So, let’s see … what’s happened in the [fucking long time] since my last post?
- New president (Zuma, what a shock): Can’t say that I necessarily support a lot of the horrible politicking of the election season, nor can I say I’m a horribly big fan of how the Zuma trial went, but … well, it’s been over 24-hours and he hasn’t completely obliterated the country. So: so far so good
This photo of someone sleeping while waiting for election results won me Photo of the Week at work. Which is pretty cool.
- Finally covered a decent protest-gone-bad: Some might call it a riot. I’m not so sure. I mean, yes, it devolved into stun grenades and rubber bullets and rocks being chucked at the police, but only for about 3 - 5 minutes. I really think SASCO and the CPUT students have more in them (and I hope so, ’cause I came back with shit photos) …
My best photo of the violence ... WHY DID I HAVE TO HAVE A 12-24 ON MY CAMERA?
- Finally went to Blue Waters: Refugee camp that was actually shut down several months ago, but people won’t leave because they’re afraid of the horrific violence they’ve already experienced. It’s been about a year now since the xenophobic attacks. So, in a nutshell: horribly depressing situation, incredibly photogenic. Ah, horrible, suffocating poverty.
- Life outside work: I’ve been readmitted to Cal, though I haven’t gotten my appointment to sign up for classes yet. I’ve also been elected to the Staff Rep position at the Daily Cal (very competitive: I was running against myself). So … I guess I’ll have something resembling that other life I’ve been living once I get back.
Work is treating me well. Ian (boss) keeps asking me about extending my visa. Oh, if only he had asked a month or two ago. As it is, I’m starting to look into freelancing opportunities back in the states (and by “starting to look” I mean “have considered the idea of starting to look”).
Actually, most of this happened in the past week or two. I don’t know if it’s just been quiet(er) otherwise or it I just don’t remember very far back … oh well.
Desmond Tutu and a cross-dressing political satirist: Highlight of my election night.
“Good coffee should be dark as the devil, hot as hell, and sweet as a kiss.” - Hungarian saying.Though I think there should be something about “bitter” in that …
Hmm … can’t seem to get photo alignment right on here. Should really brush up on internet-technology-isms and such.