On August 17th 2005, Uthpala and I were married in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It was a small occassion attended by family and close friends, and a very enjoyable and memorable day was had by all.
Unfortunately, Uthpala is unable to join me in the UK until her visa is processed by the British High Commission in Sri Lanka. Hopefully this will get done in the next couple of months and she will be able to come back with me when I next go to Sri Lanka.
You will be able to see some more pictures of our wedding by clicking here provided you have a flikr account (www.flickr.com) and I have made you a friend or family member. E-mail me if you would like to get access to the full album.
August 17, 2005
August 13, 2005
Trouble in paradise ...
Arrived back in Sri Lanka a few days ago - which is a really welcome break after the past 3 months of hectic activity. Now that the thesis is written, this is agreat weight off my mind. Of course the other happy news, and event I am looking foward to is that Uthpala and I are getting married on Wednesday! :-)
However, this morning there is some sad news from Sri Lanka - the foreign affairs minister, Mr. Lakshman Kadarigama was assasinated last night. This is a truly sad event since with his loss we have lost one of our most intelligent, articulate and able voices on the world stage. Kadarigama was one of the few Sri Lankan politicians who had real integrity and credibility both amongst Sri Lankans and the international community and I am sure his loss will be sorely felt. I can only hope that those responsible for this cowardly act will be brought to justice as soon as possible.
However, this morning there is some sad news from Sri Lanka - the foreign affairs minister, Mr. Lakshman Kadarigama was assasinated last night. This is a truly sad event since with his loss we have lost one of our most intelligent, articulate and able voices on the world stage. Kadarigama was one of the few Sri Lankan politicians who had real integrity and credibility both amongst Sri Lankans and the international community and I am sure his loss will be sorely felt. I can only hope that those responsible for this cowardly act will be brought to justice as soon as possible.
August 01, 2005
The job is done!!
Finally, after months (well actually years!) of hard slog the end is here. Today I put the finishing touches on my PhD thesis document and the plan is to hand it over to the printers tomorrow and then finally submit the bound version to the university on Friday.
Of course this means that I shall be celebrating this weekend :-) ... actually it will be a double celebration since I will be going home to Sri Lanka the following Wednesday and Uthpala and I will be married the week after that. A period of great changes - but all good ones.
I have been telling all my friends how close I am to finishing the PhD .. and they probably think it was all over .. well, it is now!
Given that it is 9pm and I am still at the office, my stomach is starting to rumble. Time to head home and get some food in my belly.
Of course this means that I shall be celebrating this weekend :-) ... actually it will be a double celebration since I will be going home to Sri Lanka the following Wednesday and Uthpala and I will be married the week after that. A period of great changes - but all good ones.
I have been telling all my friends how close I am to finishing the PhD .. and they probably think it was all over .. well, it is now!
Given that it is 9pm and I am still at the office, my stomach is starting to rumble. Time to head home and get some food in my belly.
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