April 15, 2017

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  What is it that I missed most about London? It's not so much the accent but the demeanor and subtle cultural differences, down to the undercurrents of racism. It's those "mind the gap" signs, a respect for heritage and of personal space, the stiff upper lip, a clear sense of purpose and priority (despite varying preferences).

  But visiting any tourist attraction during the Easter weekend is bound to highlight some of the sentiments left and right that echo throughout the world. When you do not hear your language anywhere, to a degree that you feel displaced in your own home, that becomes a problem. Imagine facing that on a day to day basis. You no longer differentiate tourist from immigrant, especially when people refuse to adapt to a new environment and culture. I guess the Chinese are no longer the only guilty ones. No intellectual pursuit in diaspora studies can prepare you emotionally for that.

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  [Tate Modern: Exploring Media Network]
  It's only been a little over a decade and the Zeitgeist took drastic turns with the age of smartphones. These are trying but also interesting times we live in, as communication, documentation, and creative pursuits will all have to adapt to the new idiom. It's up to us if we are to use technology as a tool, or be enslaved by the matrix.

  P.S. old habits die hard, typing this post while having cappucino at Caffe Nero, still love their coffee

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