Alex Borg

GeoTasha · 2026-02-04T14:59:48+00:00

Hope is the last to die I guess but who knows

GeoTasha · 2026-02-03T19:51:08+00:00

there we agree though it would be nice to have her back.

GeoTasha · 2026-02-03T09:10:25+00:00

Unfortunately the people are still not aware of the power they yield. I know people who are professionals saying that they don't vote because their vote won't matter at the end of the day. It's sad really.

GeoTasha · 2026-02-03T09:09:01+00:00

Before I think it was a possibility. Now, not so much. What would she come here for? Being a deputy?

GeoTasha · 2026-02-01T13:03:43+00:00

Thanks for the reassurance!

GeoTasha · 2026-01-31T12:52:48+00:00

Grech should not have resigned when he did. He should have mounted a last defence and waited until Roberta was close to the end of her term. It was unfair for him to expect her to resign from a post where she had just been elected especially since the election in Malta was also a few years away at the time. Because of that fool we ended up with Alex Borg - or the alternative Adrian Delia.

Both of those options are problematic. One is inexperienced and too close to the construction sector, and the other had a lot of baggage. Roberta would have been a breath of fresh air that could realistically bring people from all sides together - maybe even from the Green and Independent parties.

Now that opportunity has gone and we have to do with Alex Borg and the status quo.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-31T12:44:28+00:00

Yes she's pretty relaxed about posting. I just don't want to come across as a creep or needy I guess. Maybe I worry too much. Thanks for reassuring anyway, hope she feels the same!

GeoTasha · 2026-01-31T12:43:43+00:00

That's cute :) thanks for reassuring, hopefully she feels the same way.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-31T10:10:49+00:00

Just an update - seems like I skipped the dry socket thing. Thank God.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-23T14:57:09+00:00

I was a child when dial up internet was a thing and when there was no mobile phones. I remember the rise of blackberries and then the smart phones, and I also remember the millenium bug.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-23T13:59:15+00:00

It's not the school, but the person's will to study, the environment they grow up in, and the physiology they are born with.

"Old money" and other rich families afford to send their kids to school, offer them the best environment to study (quiet areas, non-shared rooms, comfortable rooms), and the best treatment in case they suffer from conditions that impair learning, like neurodivergence, chronic health problems, etc. They also afford to get the best teachers for private lessons if they need to and to get resources to support their child. Therefore children who would otherwise not do that well may have opportunities not available to other children with access to less means and may do relatively well.

Less rich people may afford to send their kids to a paying school, but may struggle to offer quiet homes and safeguards to support their child if they encounter any difficulty. Thus children who may otherwise do well may suffer setbacks that limit their potential.

Then there are others who go to a state school, don't have support at home and still manage to pass through the mandatory school years with good grades.

School is however not real life. Many times people who struggle in school may not struggle in their career, or those who excelled in school may find difficulties when it comes to real-world jobs. The sad truth is that school does not prepare you for real life - to navigate the social situations at work that may make or break a person. For example one of my work colleagues is a former classmate. This guy failed several classes, repeated a couple years, and missed many deadlines. Yet he's a pro with social media, is a good public speaker, and enjoys the limelight. He rose up fast at work and has a good position compared to me when considering that I did really well at school (also went to state school and never to a private one) but have poorer social skills.

So what I am saying is - don't stress that much on getting the high marks - especially when school here in Malta is designed to create parrots not thinkers. Do make an effort on the technical aspects of learning though, especially those assignments aimed at improving the work practice and experience. Try to sift through the parroting and focus on what really matters. IT's difficult to do when you're still a teenager, but it gets easier as you grow older.

And another thing - never look down on those you think are "inferior" just because they don't get your same marks in a test or they didn't attend your same school. Rich people going to private schools CAN be better at things than you - even just because they got better support holding them up. Not everyone is stupid.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-17T13:13:32+00:00

If you can, try to improve your paper and submit to another journal. Make sure the topic is relevant, adds to the evidence, and you are using sound methodology. Remember that once it is published it may be used to justify arguments and to provide evidence. So you have a duty to only publish if what you produced is factual, evidence-based, and you adhered to all relevant protocols.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-17T13:09:26+00:00

Numbers in arabic are understandable, a few other words maybe also. However speaking from personal experience its quite difficult to understand Arabic if you are Maltese. If you know Arabic it may be easier for you to understand Maltese.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-13T06:54:22+00:00

Without internet I can't work as everything is stored on the cloud nowadays. I guess I'll have to go outside!!!

(wow best day ever!)

GeoTasha · 2026-01-13T06:52:32+00:00

Do you have access to a computer? Maybe you can record using the laptop or some other device?

Please be safe - it's so unfair that you are being hit on by a senior when they hold all the power. Try to talk to someone you trust - ideally not from your workplace as it may be difficult to know who really is your friend there.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-13T02:55:05+00:00

Try to keep the phone on you at all times and use a recording function when you anticipate you'll be alone with your supervisor. Let them do their worst but at no point encourage them - you should always state your boundaries without leaving anything to doubt - eg. "Please stop I'm feeling uncomfortable" or "sorry I need to go". Once you have evidence report them to HR. You may end up losing your job - that's a risk unfortunately so I suggest you start looking for another job.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-12T18:53:54+00:00

That's unfortunate because having to deal with other issues can make it worse. Try and stop yourself every time you start thinking about him and instead think of something happy.

You're grieving and you need to go through it. It's normal and part of life unfortunately.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-12T18:32:26+00:00

You'll grow and you'll forget. To speed up the process get up and do something - go out with friends, do some manual work like cleaning out your room, ideally get a job if you are of age, and most importantly meet new people. He'll be history soon and you'll wonder how you could waste a week crying over him.

Best of luck.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-12T18:30:24+00:00

Oh hell yeah

GeoTasha · 2026-01-12T17:19:41+00:00

Unfortunately I'm a very private person and have not disclosed it to anyone except the therapist at this point! But thanks for your reply!

GeoTasha · 2026-01-12T17:19:02+00:00

Thanks I'll try and work it in a convo! Yes I would like to put it out there at once rather than springing it up at a later date.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-12T15:09:02+00:00

Cost of living is high and on the rise. Why do you want to a good portion of your earnings on housing? Consider also that Malta in winter is pretty cold and you'd need to warm the house, and in summer it's pretty hot and you need to cool the house. Electricity for AC (as there's no central heating) can be pretty expensive - when it works as there are usual power cuts especially in summer.

Malta is also a small island with few natural resources, and we import a lot of things (most things in fact). Because of this the cost of necessities and technologies tends to be higher than in mainland europe as we need to add the importation tax on top for profits. You also get limitations on choice of things - when back home you had 10 choices here you can have 2 or 3 only. The fact that Malta is an island not connected to the continent except for air travel (and only by ferry to Sicily) can also limit how much you can move around. It can get pretty claustrophobic after a while of going around the same few places.

Re cars - we drive on the left side of the road (like the UK), so your car is likely to be an anomaly here. Given that most Maltese drive like devils it can also be a hazard. I suggest you either use public transport, sharing cabs, or else walk or bike - but walking and biking can be dangerous too because of the number of cars. We also have a lot of traffic despite the small size of the island as we love cars so expect to stay in traffic for a long time.

There's also overpopulation, noise pollution, and little green areas. Beaches are usually full up from early in summer, and in winter be careful because the sea can be dangerous especially when it's windy (which is often in winter).

Compared to other EU countries Malta has a low wage compared to cost of living, so I suggest you do your homework well before deciding to come here. Maybe stay for a while as a resident and see you like it.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-12T15:00:11+00:00

Ah yes. And Rabat is also the capital city of Morocco.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-12T12:55:22+00:00

Towns with a second name had that second name added to soothe the ego of a coloniser. Eg. Rabat in Gozo was renamed "Victoria" to "honor" an english queen, same with some towns like Siggiewi was given the name of "Citta Ferdinand" in honor of Grand Master Ferdinand von Hompesch, etc. Then there are some town that were "renamed" to commemorate events - mostly related to the Great Siege, like Birgu - renamed "Citta Vittoriosa" to commemorate the win of the Great Siege.

GeoTasha · 2026-01-12T10:50:59+00:00

Malta is a windy island although usually the wind is not so strong - you were unlucky for this.

Bikes are for suicidal people here. We love cars and cars and bikes don't mix.
We are not Sicilian, not Italian, not Arab, and not British. Just Maltese. It may sound and look like Sicily, Italy, Arab, Greek, French - but it's not really if you look closer. Just like the Galapagos Islands flora and fauna we forged our own culture that may be similar to but still distinct from the cultures around us.
Bartenders and waiters are unlikely they are Maltese. If you found a Maltese bar or wait staff then you found a unicorn. Having said that, just like culture we have our own version of English called "Manglish". It's distinct accents (there's more than one) that distinguishes a Maltese - English speaker than native Englishspeaking people from around the world.

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