Parents! Who'd 'ave 'em?

Weekend over thank God! What promised to be a pleasant experience turned out to be a family nightmare. The old dragon decided to throw a little engagement bash for yours truly and my lovely fiance. However things rapidly got messed up.

The party was a tame one featuring a few family friends but pleasant nonetheless. Fireworks were in store as the dragon gave my fiance a hard time the next day. We ended up travelling home with a bit of nasty taste in our mouths. Still, early days yet. Things can only get better!

Death of Benazir Bhutto

So it seems that Al Qaeda strike again and have robbed Pakistan of a much loved political figure. It can be argued that Musharraf could benefit directly from her death but although he is not a democratically elected leader even he would balk at destabilizing his own country to the extent it is at now. Many islamist groups would be opposed to her purely for her sex or her western influences.

To organisations like the Taliban Bhutto was an anathema. Educated in Britain and America, a working mother with a glamorous image, one can only imagine the level of animosity felt toward her by islamic fundamentalists. For this and other reasons Al Qaeda is prime suspect. Suicide bombing is their favoured modus operandi after all.

Pakistan is in dire straits now. Already unstable, this has thrown a lit match into the tinder box. The perpetrators can stand back and watch the consequences of their actions unfold. Lets hope that the people of Pakistan can withstand the storm that is coming.

A new beginning...?

Over the years I have begun many things but finished very few. With luck and perseverence this will be one of the things that won't fall by the wayside.

Blogging seems like quite a worthwhile undertaking. I can't claim that my life is interesting but writing the odd account of my ups and downs will be an interesting experience for me. All I can say is give me a chance!