scar.

Around a week ago, my left index finger suddenly started to retrace a subtle scar on the flesh side of my left thumb. I remember very clearly what happened. It was a hectic day and I was finishing up work…

cut.

cut.

     It’s not that sharp.   

be[com]ing dutch.

be[com]ing dutch.

                      Be[com]ing Dutch, Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 24 May – 14 Sep 2008.Photos by Peter Cox.

bodymind.

Here is why we are given several short years to share with others: Genetics are not merely physical. Liauw Hwi Tong, Joseph Damianus Tulus Wuliata, :-) 9 May 1937 – 1 June 2008.He travels light, he spreads it too.

dry.

Waiting to dry.

may.

may.

Today, I have 132 mosquito-passports in total, including a UN laissez-passee one. Around this time last year, the idea of collecting as many passports as possible was merely a running joke between me and my friends. I would tell them…

dysrhythmia.

Welcome, o sweet jetlag. Sway, tickety toe, with my melatonin; play it hell to the longest days in the verge of summer, come. Goodbye, bitter insomnia, your flawless day for nights; such a boon for the stars twinkle tricking my…

fallen.

When you have fallen, you bring along with you that feeling of falling at the back of your mind. You can feel all the minuscule details of your muscles trying to defy gravity while it’s pulling you onto scratching your…

mosquito in april.

My my. I’ve just seen a mosquito here, in April. I hope she will come again and bring her friends, saying “come and let’s suck Tintin’s blood and spread it around the world.” I wish Australian customs hasn’t seized my…

parmesan rice crackers.

This one is even quicker than quickie. Put plain rice crackers on a plate. Put shredded parmesan cheese on top of them. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Tada. Add pepper to taste. Caper and eat with caper.