Monthly Archives: December 2003

it’s almost over

what i mean is – of course – the year 2003. only one day left to make a difference, to make 2003 something special – but i rather believe that the difference has already been made… so, i guess i’ll … Continue reading

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prog rock & space metal

discovered a new genre: progressive rock and space metal. from time to time i have to look for something new to listen to. in spring 2003 i stumbled upon Avantasia, the metal opera: power metal at it finest! now i … Continue reading

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happiness?

i am reading Freud’s “Das Unbehagen in der Kultur” right now and well, i find it quite intriguing. he says that happiness is impossible. we cannot be happy because culture demands too much sacrifices of our drives – he even … Continue reading

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xmas 2003

one of the real joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to say “thank you” and to wish you the very best for the new year.

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tired

after my recent bout of insomnia i am finally tired. it started in the cinema last saturday during Lord of the Rings, part III. halfway through the movie i started yawning and it got pretty worse by the end. i … Continue reading

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the fun has just begun…

i was offline for a few days to get myself together – again. this is highly unusual for me but i guess it was necessary. (btw. did i mention that i actually hate chrismas?) got the “official” confirmation of the … Continue reading

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overdrive

darn, i really have to find out what causes the tachycardia i’ve been experiencing for more than a week now. i suspect it is caused by an overactive thyroid gland; been taking thyroid hormones for a few years now. it’s … Continue reading

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i’m listening…

well, that’s the most famous phrase of Dr Frasier Crane. finally i managed to get through with Babylon 5 and now it’s time for the first season of Frasier, my all-time favorite shrink sitcom. (is there even another one with … Continue reading

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keeping things busy

oh well, what a day and tomorrow’s not gonna be less busy. always the same before christmas, trying to get all the things done you wanted to do a long time ago. for my part that means to fetch some … Continue reading

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things can only get better

yet another weekend over and well, as usual: same shit, different week. what makes things even worse is the fast that christmas is around the corner and – believe me – i really hate chrismas. went grocery shopping today and … Continue reading

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