Random Musings - Day #74

Moving to Scottish Borders
If I could move to another place around the Scottish/English Border is probably the place to be. Scotland has its own government and have drawn up a proposal to have a minimum price for alcohol. I figure living close to the border you can get the best of both worlds in terms of living and bargains.

Stress and Opposites
I was thinking why do people under stress do the opposite to what they are acheiving. For example, obese people when stressed, turn to food. Whilst thin people trying to put on weight, reject food.

UK Chart
As stated last week, The "Islands in the sun" Comic Relief song would be the danger to Flo Rida and sure enough Ruth Jones/Rob Brydon/Tom Jones replace "Right Round" at #1. Saturdays are back at #3. I wouldn't rule out Flo Rida bouncing back from #2 to #1. Mind you I haven't really been following what the new songs will be.

Random Musings - Day #51: (Bahrain #1)

Flight delayed by one hour. Normally, that's ok. But when the flight time is one hour only, then it feels like a long time. Settled in at a family friend's.

After some relaxation and unpacking, I ventured out to Fiddler's Green.
Later, went to dinner to a place called "Upstairs, Downstairs", which turns out has nothing to do with the BAFTA winning Upstairs, Downstairs. There was certainly a jazz vibe to the place. Particularly aided by their guest performers, blues band Nine below zero ((wikipedia)). They were very good indeed. Anyways on to the Irish bar, JJ's. A long day finally caught up with me. My body needed rest and water more than ever.

I've been told Bahrain is probably the most liberal of the Middle Eastern countries, particularly as there are a number of Americans and expats in the country. But times maybe changing as seen in this blog and reported in the Arabian Business.