Oliver
Mood:  celebratory
Topic: India
Oliver is a 31 year old English guy whom, bless him, is a really funny character at times. However, when it comes to organisation and EQ, he really doesn't score too well.

About 12 days ago at our rooftop restaurant in Jodhpu (a city NW of Delhi) he adruptly joined Helen and I for a drink and stuck around with for the next 10 days. While at times he can be really entertaining, most of the times he drove us insane because he practically expected us to take complete care for him. What amused me most was that he knows that he is being totally lazy (As he admited himself) but doesn't lift a finger in managing the logistics for travel.

After 10 very un-subtle and unsuccessful hints asking him to go away, I told him with a firm finality that it is time to say goodbye. He looked crestfallen, and I nearly felt sorry for him. Now that he is finally gone, at least I can look back with fond memories instead of thinking of him with murderous thoughts each day.