Stories by rafikiorbit (2 matches)

One Small Treat For Three of Us

I've seen a rich man beg I've seen a good man sin I've seen a tough man cry I've seen a loser win And a sad man grin I heard an honest man lie I've seen the good side of bad And the down side of up And everything between I licked the silver spoon Drank from the golden cup... -Everlast -What its like - Being in a developing country, I take care to make sure I don't lose my compassion with those around me, but I also understand the frustration of other foreigners, as people of the land ask for their change. Today, as I finished a delightful meal with a friend, we wandered into a busy square full of locals. My friend suggested that I try a local dessert from the street. I had my fill from dinner but never pass a chance to try something, especially when someone suggests it!  It was the most delightful thing I've tasted!   As we continued walking along, a ... Read Full Story >>

Late Night Encounter in a Dark Alleyway

I don`t know whether I'm brave or stupid, but I always catch myself in spontaneous wild tales and last night didn`t skip a beat. On Wednesday, I was out watching a great movie which finished at 1am. I wandered home by foot because I took a taxi to the theatre and buses don't ruin nightly in this part of the world.  I live in a secure neighbourhood but there's a long dark dark dark desolate cobbled road going towards the neighbourhood. As I was toodling through, I noticed something in the bushes ahead of me.  I instinctly grabbed my pen (weapon..haha how ironic!)  BAM!  I got tossled over by a tipsy ole` feller who had one-too-many to drink and was asking for my money and clothes.  I started to laugh as he had my foot pinned to the dirty bumpy gravelled road. He got up and was yelling a bunch ... Read Full Story >>

Comfort For A Much Loved Person