Just drop me a line!
IN MY OPINIONKlaus Doring
“Drop me a line while you’re away” has been one of the most listened to phrases in my life. Yes, I confess, I’ve been always a restless contemporary, who needed to go “somewhere out there” after a couple of days spending with a computer. And, NO LAPTOP, if I am taking my time out. Amazing for many, but it’s really true! Living hidden away – but just to finish some more write ups – has been always okay. But then, I need to go out again and meet people.
When the MINDANAO DAILY MIRROR is hitting the roads, I’ll be staying in Manila for almost a week. I am looking forward to several events and meetings. Celebrating the German National Day of Unity (October 3) in Manila with several diplomatic people is an old annual tradition and a chance to talk with important people about everything under the sun.
Talking about the sun: my problem before – if somewhere has been very beautiful, my impulse to live there permanently let me quite a to-do about it.
Once upon a time: vacation in Italy. I even enjoyed the nasty weather and decided to stay here for good. I loved (and still love) the Italian language, the Italian pasta, the landscaping, which is really beautiful. One can enjoy real blooming lemon trees.
Vacation in Scandinavia. At that time, I was pretty sure, that this should be my future place, clean air, no pollution, and heaven’s width, mountains and dream lakes.
Vacation in France, and, I knew I couldn’t survive any more without blooming lavender fields, secluded valleys and castles nearly falling into ruins. Here, I’ll keep animals for breeding and enjoy my red wine while writing the long awaited book entitled “My Way”. Mmmh, no way…. I am not yet finished.
New York, and, I really enjoyed everything without respite: life, different languages, different people, great variety, explicit restaurants, malls, and a breathtaking view of life and always-new ideas of incredible lifestyle. Let’s rent an apartment in Manhattan and let’s all forget the pendants, sticklers and small-time fellows. Sure, it’s not cheap, but many a mickle makes a muckle….
Yes, I am really blessed having been in many countries around the globe. But guys, I also found out that life isn’t content with dreams only. Reality meant moving up to almost 20-times, the last with several containers via Singapore to Davao City.
Now I stay here for good and you can tell me anything. I am happy. Just from time to time I still need a lonely island beach and the ocean.
Drop me a line, while you’re away. Yes, sure! Many times I have forgotten to do so. Before as a globe trotter, and even now, as an expatriate living in the Philippines for good…..
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