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Another drive by shooting

Posted in Uncategorized on October 24, 2008 | 3 Comments »

In Sheerporr, one of the wealthiest suburbs in Kabul. You can check the story out here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7690509.stm 
It’s getting really scary now!! Really scary!

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Drive by shooting – Aid worker killed

Posted in Uncategorized on October 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

American consultant addressing Afghans in English, during question time he asks ‘any question?’. His local Afghan translator translates it as ‘any Pashtoons?’ for which there was a show of hands. Funny, i thought.
Shocking news. A UK- South African woman was shot dead in Karte Sei when walking to work. She was an aid worker for [...]

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Confessions of a broken heart

Posted in Uncategorized on October 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »

I wait for the postman to bring me a letter
and i wait for the good Lord to make me feel better
and i carry the weight of the world on my shoulders
family and crises that only grows older
why’d you have to go?
Why’d you have to go?
WHY’D YOU HAVE TO GO?
Daughter to father, daughter to father
 i am [...]

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Post-Eid and back in Kabul

Posted in Uncategorized on October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

There are so many mini earthquakes in Kabul. I felt quite a big one in the middle of the night a while ago and another during the day.
Life is still the same, nothing new to talk about. The exciting thing is that H and I are planning our next trip to Australia. I’m looking forward [...]

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