Tom in Egypt // توم في مصر

Wow London is tiring! 5 days left down here, just booked my return ticket, no first class luxury this time, after a month living the fast life in super-cool clubs and restaurants I've opted for the humble comfort of Economy. The last four weeks have been eye-opening and have certainly given me something to think about re: a career. I've also met some ace people who, fingers crossed, I'll manage to keep in touch with (see below note about UKIT). Speaking of UKIT, I don't think I've ever witnessed so many bloody acronyms, something I won't miss from the civil service!

I'm still feeling a tad underprepared for Alex, it's apalling how rusty my Arabic has got over the last three months, I'm going to have to bash through a quick revision course on the plane over! I'm also somewhat concerned about how many jabs I've had compared to others, I'm sure Dad knows what he's doing - trust him he's a doctor. Plus I'm indestructible anyway. On another note, also concerning me is Spurs lack of a defence. Or a midfield for that matter, but I won't bore you non-footballing types with the details, suffice to say the only thing positive so far this season is that we're above Man Utd. I'd also like to take this opportunity to recommend Justin Timberlake's Lovestoned, well the second half anyway (I know, I know you've all come to expect "better" of me). Truly blinding, an absolute tour-de-force from the little man, you have to stick it out till the last 2 mins though, that's when it gets good.

I'm still planning to write an emotional epic the night before I leave, I'm sure it's going to be a modern classic rather than the incoherent and tired babble above. Spending all day in an office does strange things to the mind, I'm not ready for the 9-5 yet.

Love to all,

Tom

P.S. I'm dissappointed by the lack of comments. I've had a measly two so far, and one was from some Portuguese geezer trying to flog me some t-shirts (I'd steer well clear, they looked distinctly knocked-off). Sort it!