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March 27, 2005
Happy Birthday to me
Today is my birthday.
Getting older doesn't look that bad anymore, once you hit the 40s.
The main challenge?
Not to slow down in my activities. I have so many more things to do, so many open loops to close, and still so much fun observing the world. I would love to extend the hours of the days to accommodate what I want to do. But since this is not possible, I have to nibble away some minutes here, may be get up even earlier and still stay alert.
The biggest pleasure?
Well, I think I have a lot of experience developed over the years, but I haven't forgotten my rebellious past. I have adjusted my thinking, developed new or enhanced old point of views. I am now able me to see the world and any opinion from many different sides and it is fun to share opinions and learn some more.
I was active in political movements in Germany, I travelled across the world, worked in West Africa (love that place), and Sri Lanka (I love that place as well). Came to Malaysia and worked in some other nations in Southeast Asia. Fall in love with the region - people, work, food. Married and have a wonderful child.
Nothing better than this.
The greatest regret?
That the Internet only became available when I was already "somewhat" established in my life (aer we ever?). It would have been great to be able to connect with so many different people across the world when I was younger - but hey. I actually do this already, anyway - so no regrets!! It is now fun to communicate with all demographics and I am not in the age that allows me to cross the demographic spectrum pretty easily. And that is fun, since it allows me to learn something new every single day!
My plans?
I would have to write for hours to write down all that I want to accomplish. But I will keep blogging, and blogging, and blogging.
Posted by Andreas at March 27, 2005 10:48 AM
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Happy BD!!!!
Mine is on Monday the 28th, so I'll celebrate yours as well.
Todd
Posted by: K. Todd Storch at March 28, 2005 07:04 AM
Happy Birthday again, now you owe me two Chili's. Btw, I am not 'going back' to KL 'cos I am from Penang. But trust me, the next time I am going to KL, I will tag along :
our first mamak session at neela's on me :D
Posted by: buaya69 at March 27, 2005 11:35 PM
Posted by: lilian at March 28, 2005 01:09 AM
hey andreas! happy birthday! our first mamak session at neela's on me :D
Posted by: buaya69 at March 27, 2005 11:35 PM
Wow! Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: bkworm at March 27, 2005 11:25 PM
Hi happy belated birthday, many more years of good living and excellent blogging :D
Posted by: Kervin at March 27, 2005 10:07 PM
Happy Birthday, Andreas. Keep it WoW as always ;)
Posted by: Silencers at March 27, 2005 04:22 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Political movements in Germany! Life must have been sweet. :) I fell in love with Asia Pacific too - other than the fact that I was born there. It truly is an awesome place to live. I have yet to visit West Africa. Haha.
Posted by: Ivy at March 27, 2005 03:07 PM
Just dropping by to say happy birthday!
Posted by: blewtooth at March 27, 2005 02:52 PM
happy birthday! on easter as well. you know, I don't ever see you getting old. :P
Posted by: chasyss at March 27, 2005 02:42 PM
Well, another year, and we learn more about ourself. Happy Birthday :) Hope you have a good one.
Posted by: BawangMerah at March 27, 2005 12:31 PM
Happy birthday!!!
Travelling in so many places in the world is awesome, experience other culture benefit most which enrich our vision something like Che Guevara does in his youth time. Too bad that i seldom travel out from my country, maybe narrow minded some how...
Your plan is great do keep blogging cause i always visit your blog.
Posted by: ashie at March 27, 2005 12:05 PM
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! I think. Have fun on this special day. :) Peace.
Posted by: Peter at March 27, 2005 11:43 AM
happy birthday dude
Posted by: Nilesh at March 27, 2005 11:34 AM
Happy Birthday!! :D
Posted by: Sashi at March 27, 2005 11:30 AM
Happy birthday!
Yeah, funny, most teens nowdays wouldnt be able to imagine life without the internet. Imagine what the next generation will have to communicate.
Posted by: Izuan at March 27, 2005 11:07 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Dhana at March 27, 2005 11:03 AM
Happy Birthday. I too love Sri Lanka. Wonderful place and hope to visit there again soon.
Do keep blogging.
Posted by: Jon Choo at March 27, 2005 10:54 AM