by Sean | Dec 25, 2012 | Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Travel
The sun is shining bright, the barometer is pushing 90, and the air is thick with humidity. It’s Christmas Day; the mistletoe has been hung, tree is decorated, and holiday jingles are piping out of the speakers. Last night was our holiday gift exchange, and...
by Sean | Dec 22, 2012 | Fulbright, Sri Lanka
For all I know the world could be over right now, and no one will read this final blog post of mine. Or the world could just go on spinning, grinding along as normal. I have this set up to auto post on December 21st at 11:11 UTC. December 21, 2012 will be marked as...
by Sean | Dec 20, 2012 | Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Teaching English, Travel, Uncategorized
For your viewing...
by Sean | Dec 19, 2012 | Business, Emerging Markets, Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Travel
Steaming hot, bitter, and slightly sweet. The first sip is delightful, but by the end I can barely stomach another gulp. Instant coffee is many things, pleasant isn’t one of them. I’m a bit of a yuppie; there’s nothing I enjoy better than lounging in a coffee shop,...
by Sean | Dec 18, 2012 | Fulbright, Sri Lanka, Travel
The sea has a rhythm to it; its churning is constant, and meditative. In the ocean you feel powerless, as the waves bash you and the current pulls you along. Submerging yourself in the surf, letting go of control, and having your body be tossed around – weightless –...
by Sean | Dec 13, 2012 | Business, Sri Lanka, Tech, Travel
Google Maps is back on the iPhone. Happy days b A visual comparison says it all. 8.60476781.217073