The Artsaypunk

Folks, I have driven past your house hundreds of times, but it was only recently, while walking up Badar, that I had the time to notice the artistic travesty that is your home. For whatever reason, you decided to create the illusion that three metallic horses have burst through the front wall of your house. [...]

Last night, I was walking home from a friend’s place when a rumbling, old truck pulled up beside me. I was slightly conscious that I was carrying more money than I usually do when I’m out walking, but I wasn’t too worried. After all, I have a distinct size advantage over most Pakistanis. So I [...]

I was typing something up and listening to some tunes on Subaru Kazoo’s laptop the other night when I felt a strange sensation, like a small prick. I know what you’re thinking, but I checked, and Subaru Kazoo was not behind me. No, rather, it was like a pin-prick in my left wrist – not [...]

It really wasn’t really until I started getting emails and comments asking if I was ok, that I remembered that the KFC and McDonalds had been bombed the other day. So yeah, I’m fine. Thanks for your concern though. My penchant for fried chicken did not endanger me on that particular day. The KFC is [...]

T: I’ll have a Caramel-Flavoured Latté. Waiter: Pardon sir? T: I’ll have a Caramel-Flavoured Latté please Waiter: Yes sir, What flavour? (Pause) T: Umm… Caramel. Waiter: Yes, Sir. Me: What are the latté flavours? Waiter: (points to menu) Here. Me: Ok, I’ll have Hazelnut. Waiter: Hazelnut? Me: Yes… Latté. Waiter: Latté? What flavour? (Pause) Me: [...]

Last night, while out for a stroll, I wrote down all of the interesting graffiti scrawled on one large wall. In retrospect, I must have looked a little strange standing in front of a large wall like a modern day Daniel (my life having its fair share of lion’s dens), madly typing graffiti into my [...]

Saturday saw me, once again, engaged in my favourite quarterly distraction of obtaining a visa extension. It really seemed to sneak up on me this time around. I just can’t believe it’s been three months since I was in Africa; almost two months since my birthday; and almost a month since the play. Time is [...]

The latest billboard ad from the Karachi branch of Nando’s, the international chicken chain, states: Nandos: A Chick That Looks Good and Tastes Great! Of course, that is an admirable goal, one that I suppose I seek myself, but considering their audience, I’m not sure exactly what they’re going for with this one. If they [...]

Well, Sophie-Super-Star, one of my best friends, has struck off for Sri Lanka this morning. She’ll be doing volunteer work for Tsunami Relief under Project Galle on the Southern tip of the island for the next three months. I can’t say I’m not a little jealous. It’s a great feeling to get away from things [...]

Sometimes I feel like when it comes to kissing, I’ll just never catch on. I suppose I’d better elaborate. Don’t get me wrong, as far as regular, romantic smooching goes, I’m no slouch, but what stymies me is the double cheek kiss that is so prominent here as a greeting. Hi! How are you!… *Mwah*… [...]