I
embraced my morning with good news; a cloud of white smoke announced that a new
pope was appointed to lead the faithful, the BBC aired a programme on Oscar
Pistorius –highlighting the disastrous crime rate in South Africa, the bathroom
scale reflected my loss of ten kilograms, and a phone call from an accredited
individual offered me the opportunity of a lifetime…
As
much as I would like to share my rainbow of optimistic news, I have been asked
to uphold a vow of silence until such time when I can demonstrate my operatic
gift in public.
On
the opposite side of the fence, I’ve noticed that the infamous 89-year-old Robert
Mugabe is appealing to the youth, ahead of the country’s elections. The younger generation feel that Mugabe’s
long-winded speeches and empty promises have reached a stalemate; a new game plan is long overdue.
Justin
Bieber’s recent erratic behaviour exposes him as an arrogant, spoiled menace
whose iconic status seriously needs to be re-evaluated. The Canadian pop star’s string of antics could
signal that the singer is falling victim to the pressures of fame. The constant
praise and a lack of realistic self-reflection can often lead celebrities to
disconnect with reality, including knowing how to behave, according to
psychologists and others in the entertainment business. Someone
throw him a lifebuoy…
The
afternoon’s agenda includes an indefinite relaxation period on the couch. Prior to that, I’m considering an energetic
walk by the harbour, a low-fat Starbucks coffee,
and a possible meeting with friends. It’s
exactly one week today from my birthday, and the last year before I close four
decades on this planet. Here’s to making it count…
Weight
for me tomorrow. Paul
Paul Lambis is the author of “Where is Home?” – A journey of hilarious contrasts. For more information on Paul Lambis, and to order his book online,
visit www.paul-lambis.com
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