I had always liked blind dates. If nothing else, it was an interesting way of discovering what people thought of you.

Ive never seen myself as a fantasy writer-ever.

One of the saddest realities is that we never know when our lives are at their peak. Only after it is over and we have some kind of perspective do we realize how good we had it a day, a month, five years ago.

I read less of everything now. With only fond memories of others' work, it will be interesting to give my own journal writing a try now.

Salzburg... is a mountain town with a rushing river running right through the center, everything in the rain various shades of green and brown.

Everything you want in life has teeth.

There are people we meet in life who miss being important to us by inches, days, or heartbeats. Another place or time or a different emotional frame of mind and we would willingly fall into their arms; gladly take up their challenge or invitation. But as it is, we encounter them when we are discontent or content and they are not. Whatever they are, we are not and vice versa. Two trains going in different directions that pass for a few powerful moments at full speed, blasting noise and wind but then they are gone. Whatever serious chemistry might have been possible if, isn’t.