Author: Jen Manglos
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Time – January 26, 2007
I want time Time to linger time to think time to watch and time to dream Lie back and watch the sky move across me Feel the wind softly wisp by Close my eyes Shoulders relax A deep content sigh A twirling dance As if no one watches Laughs that erupt from the deepest of…
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Born into Brothels – September 12, 2006
I’ve been wanting to watch this documentary for 1 1/2 years and finally saw it tonight. I saw the preview for it and it almost moved me to tears. I didn’t cry whilst watching it tonight (don’t know why – I’m blaming it on culture shock), but it was still incredibly sad to witness the…
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Contradiction – August 11, 2006
I am a walking contradiction. One moment I feel nothing. The next I’m crying, overwhelmed with feelings. Sometimes I feel as though I never left, but the changes I observe usually poke their heads out and remind me that I have left. My first week here I had all these weird moments, realizing that I…
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My Mexican food party and other things – January 23, 2006
I do apologize for my lack of blogging – however there is an excuse. Last Wednesday I wrote an amazing blog – it was a perfect blend of humour and interesting writing. I talked about Aubergines, my Mexican food party and Pride and Prejudice. And then I went to post it and crazy computer stuff…
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Trip to London – December 29, 2005
This Hobbit’s journey to London I sit on the train – thinking about my adventures in the city today. I saw all I wanted – and more! My goal during my stay in England is to make little trips to London, instead of one long holiday. Today was my first go. Of course, I’ll have…