I admit to neglecting you quite a lot recently and it's been a while I haven't had time to open your electronic yet paper-oriented pages. The truth is I was a bit tired of you. You are forever grumbling about being electronic, you refuse to move with the times, and, on top of it all you don't appreciate the fact that I pay a fee to provide for you the best blogging site. Considering our special bond, however, I was even tempted to get us a notebook, made of real paper, like in the good old times! But then I thought that the new times are much better than the old ones, so why would I downgrade you? I love you too much to do that to you! On the new TypePad - that's our host - you appear on the dashboard which means that all my followers can see you. And just one click is enough to add video to your shiny electronic pages. Isn't that wonderful?
At least, I hope you like the song - it's one of my most favourites. I had a great weekend, by the way. On Saturday night Alkis and I invited some friends over. No, I didn't cook. I had Indian food delivered from Mr Delivery. I was glad the food arrived timely and sizzling hot. Also my Biryani chicken couldn't have been milder. I hate hot Indian dishes and I can still not understand how Alkis and one of our friends could eat lamb Kadai! While eating we watched football - Greece playing Ukraine! I couldn't be bothered really. Only men are naive enough to run after a round rubber mass-called football! The score was 0-0 which I gathered was good for Greece. So I cheered along!
Finally, today, Alkis and I had a very romantic lunch at Pervolia - a small village near Larnaca. We visited that village a couple of weeks ago and loved it so much that we promised to visit it again soon. We had lunch at the very same taverna as last time and we really enjoyed our meal in the open air. After yesterday's grey skies, we loved the sunshine and the long walk at the beach.
I have been keeping a diary for years, especially as a teenager and then for some time as a college student. Now I don't have the time to keep a diary. I really love that song by Louis Armstrong, he has put so much feeling and so much soul in it.
Posted by: Karolina | November 15, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Sounds like you had a perfect Sunday. Judging from the pic Pervolia looks like a great romantic getaway. You must tell me more about the place. My Sunday was all work and no play. I'm still in the USA and going back to Amsterdam on Tuesday. I am at the hotel right now getting ready for dinner at 6:30. It's almost 4 pm here now. I miss home so much! Take care and have a great week ahead.
Posted by: Alexia M | November 15, 2009 at 10:51 PM
It would be curious to discover who it is to whom one writes in a diary. Possibly to some mysterious personification of one's own identity.
Posted by: John | November 15, 2009 at 11:03 PM
I am glad you had a great weekend and romantic time with your husband. I wish I could even talk to mine right now. All I can do is trust and pray for him and for us. I too have been extremely busy at school and things as they are at school causes much stress. I have been doctoring for a rash on my legs I believe is caused from the stress but am taking cortisone right now. I am ready for the holidays to be here... and hopefully, if Mesut gets the visa and I find the money for a plane ticket, we will spend the holidays together. It has been almost a yr since we've seen each other!!!!
Posted by: Faith | November 15, 2009 at 11:07 PM
I have never kept a diary and to tell the truth now at 60 I regret not keeping one. I could have captured many memories in a few pages. Glad you had an enjoyable Sunday. I spent mine quietly at home playing the piano and reading while looking at a gray-slate sky and the falling rain. No snow yet!
Posted by: Andreas | November 15, 2009 at 11:26 PM
By the way, lots of hugs and kisses from Taylor. She is next to me right now and sends her love. Filakia. Take care.
Posted by: Andreas | November 15, 2009 at 11:33 PM
The weather has been quite unstable recently over here. It was gloomy and stormy yesterday, we even had a brief hailstorm early in the afternoon. I was also very surprised to learn that it hasn't really snowed in Prague yet! Just a little bit and superficially while they used to have at least 1 metre snow at this time of year. Give my love to Taylor. I miss you both!
Posted by: Anastasia | November 17, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Remember, Faith, that true love is tested through hardship. You've already experienced that and you will again. Keep thinking positive and things can happen the way you want them to.
Posted by: Anastasia | November 17, 2009 at 12:03 PM
I guess you're right. I'm writing to my alter ego! But there's nothing really mysterious about that.
Posted by: Anastasia | November 17, 2009 at 12:06 PM
It's a great place, Alexia. I'll email some more pictures. Alkis and I love the village. It's so peaceful. Have a safe trip back home and don't forget to say hi from Amsterdam when you get there today.
Posted by: Anastasia | November 17, 2009 at 12:15 PM
I don't have much time for a diary either, but, from time to time I just drop a line. I agree, Louis Armstrong is simply divine in that song.
Posted by: Anastasia | November 17, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I had really missed your "conversations" with your diary.
Posted by: Constantinos | November 17, 2009 at 09:41 PM
As for Louis Armstrong, he is one of the best performers the world has ever known. Love the song.
Posted by: Constantinos | November 17, 2009 at 09:43 PM
Back home at last! I am off to bed. Hope I can sleep. Must be the jet lag. Can't wait to receive those pics.
Posted by: Alexia M | November 17, 2009 at 11:41 PM
I was curious to read your diary so I clicked on you might also like on your today's post. I must have missed this one. I really love the conversation with your diary and hope to see more. So funny! And what a great song! I love it too!!! Filakia
Posted by: Christina | March 14, 2010 at 11:43 AM