A Yoga Mat, Late Coffee, and a Panama Hat

January 13, 2022 Lehan Edirisinghe

A back-focused yoga mat sat out at home, alongside late-night coffee made with a water filter. A Panama-style hat and a borrowed Shelby Bros reference surfaced, with a stray joke about a yoga position

Growing Up Under Shanika and Resenting Family Financial Failure

5:15 a.m.

For 15 years plus, living under my mother Shanika, it was very horrible.

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and now...

I can say, I will forgive, I can say, I will not forgive, but I think you know, I am just going to succeed for myself.

In ways, I can't even have imagined, despite my unbelievable greed, imagination and creativity.

Practising an Inaugural Address About Defeating ISIS

5:30 a.m.

* Lehan's experimenting with the Inaugural Address speech structure. *

It's not enough for me to succeed.

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Wanting Enemies to Fail and Face Justice

5:45 a.m.

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Catching Up on Lost Sleep

6:00 a.m.

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JFK’s Speech

6:00 a.m.

(b)

JFK's speech!

John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address

President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address

https://youtu.be/PEC1C4p0k3E

Poor Health, Antidepressants and Feeling Life Has No Future

6:00 a.m.

(d)

My body must be excited or nervous right now.

I don't know why.

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I regret the direction I have taken, I understand the mistake because nothing has happened despite the fact our national leaders are on our website homepage.

Depressive Thoughts, Fatigue and Needing More Rest

6:15 a.m.

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Preferring China’s Action to Political Inaction in Sri Lanka

6:30 a.m.

Even if Pompeo is right that China is coming in to exploit Sri Lanka like a predator, at least, they are doing something to progress the country forward.. as opposed to not taking any kind of action..

The reason The Opposition loses is because they offer to do absolutely nothing, they have no plans to build anything or to earn anything.

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Finding George W. Bush’s Words Interesting

6:30 a.m.

(b)

Interesting words by G W Bush

Hidden

Obama’s Speech, Senate Gridlock and Blocking Sean Samarasinghe

6:45 a.m.

I like Obama's inaugural address. He's like a modern JFK, though, it's very stupid that Senate never ratifies any bills passed by House of Representatives, and so nothing is ever done.

I saw that Biden has tried to change the rules, so Senate passes stuff. It is so annoying. Nothing happens.

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JR's nephew's son!

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Thilanga will be dealing with locals in Sri Lanka on my behalf, so I don't have any need to keep people around.

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Comparing Myself to Zuckerberg and Defending My Truth

9:15 a.m.

Saw this famous scene. Omg. The burn. I am just like Zuckerberg. I don't believe I'm an a***ole. I think I pretend to be one for entertainment because it is entertaining. I never wish to hurt anyone.

I think I wrestle with my internal demons. I think I have skeletons in my closet. I have many. I have Geronimo's skull in my closet. But I am growing.

Better yet, I have grown along with 1000s of people who enjoy what I write. I give a voice, to many, many people who believe in a new Sri Lanka, an advanced Sri Lanka, which is a super Singapore, an oasis Israeli Jerusalem dream that England was built upon, I believe in my honesty and my truth..

Just as the vaccines, they had their effectiveness, the 90%, 95%, against this and that. My value, the measure, the weighing scale, it is in my truth.

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Being Like Zuckerberg With a Captain’s Log

9:30 a.m.

(c)

Omg I'm just like Zuckerberg!

Except I use a Captain's Log!

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Thousands Reading the Captain’s Log

10:00 a.m.

(b)

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1,000s of readership for Lehan's Captain's Log.

Including Lasantha Wickrematunge's brother Lal.

And also the daughter, I guess, I don't know, I don't know!

Saw a girl called Ahimsa, I think it was her, talking about the dad or the country or something, but Jesus Christ!

HAHAHAHAHA

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Learning From Dan Brown, R. L. Stine and Harry Potter

10:00 a.m.

(c)

What can I say?

I learned how to write from the best too.

Dan Brown.

R L Stine.

I read Harry Potter.

I am learning to write from so many great writers..

The traffic is so high.

1000s of readers.

1000s.

Everyone in Sri Lanka has popped up on my PYMK list.

Most of big tech too.

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Imagining Public Office While Privately Logging Honest Opinions

10:15 a.m.

I also write on my Captain's Log when I do other stuff!

I think at one point, when I am one day, the big guy, the president or prime minister or foreign minister or health, education, defense, ports minister, highway minister

(Joke: oh look Sumal Perera uncle all of a sudden remembered me, he is texting me "how come I haven't called him in a while" and also that he "misses my dad, Palith", and also, "G-d bless you")

I think I'll be meeting officials, being nice to them and then writing what I really think of them over here.

Just like Lee Kuan Yew in his memoirs and with these Wikileaks

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Debating Whether a Controversial Film Can Be Art

10:15 a.m.

(b)

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"It is part of the movie"

"It's in my script".

Story

Telling Jokes That Zuckerberg Understands

10:15 a.m.

(c)

I also tell jokes! Zuck gets it!

(His sister doesn't.)

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Offering Jonathan, Jacques and Jewish Partners a Major Stake

10:30 a.m.

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$5m. $25m. $50m.

Heck, they can invest my side too.

I don't know nothing about technology compared to them..

But I think I will spend away making sure we have the decision makers on board and the decision making power and that we win the customers over

They can invest in growing our firm as it represents our friendship.

Story

A Scripted Dinner Invitation and Late-Night Prank Call

11:00 a.m.

DANIELA ██████

Hi Liam

I'm Daniela

Shall we go out with Danya to get dinner?

* Later *

DANIELA

Hi Liam.

What are you doing?

(At 10 p.m.)

Liam, are you prank calling me asking for

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Rewriting “Colors of the Wind” From a Villain’s View

11:15 a.m.

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You think I'm just an evil terrorist

And you've read so much news, I guess it must be so

But still I cannot see..

If the terrorist is me..

How can there be..

So much you don't know?

You don't know...

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A Scripted Attempt to Ask Pauline Out

11:15 a.m.

(b)

* Lehan asks someone out. *

PAULINE █████

I don't know..

Maybe....

* gasp! She has a French painter's hat! *

Story

Teaching Pauline to Fight in Star Wars Battlefront

11:30 a.m.

(b)

Hehe Pauline.

I tried to teach her how to kill in Star Wars Battlefront.

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I gifted parrot feathers to her!!

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Seeing Someone Who Looks Like Pauline

11:45 a.m.

(b)

Omg looks like Pauline!

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Realising She Is French

11:45 a.m.

(c)

Omg she's FRENCH!!!!

Story

Dropping “The” From Food Dictator

12:00 p.m.

Drop the "The"

Just Food Dictator

It's cleaner

(Don't worry. I will get you the FD dot com. )

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Bird Photos and Defending the Aviary

12:15 p.m.

(b)

A bit similar to me.

I mean, ████ took pictures of my dad's birds to try to politicize it, try to disrespect me and try to harm me for giving her a job as deputy chairman.

She claimed it was to show her children...

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Others take pictures too.

I think my mum's friend whose son is a pilot, who is also a Muslim lady also took pictures.

Ahmed's mother..

I don't care. I don't think it's that serious..

We have very big aviary cages, they are very big flight cages.

The birds are happy and they are better off than anywhere else, better off than in the zoo or in the wild.

I hope we can breed them successfully and populate Sri Lanka

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Saying Customers Matter More Than Venture Capital

12:15 p.m.

(c)

This is the 313th comment.

I don't need VCs! We've got customers! Our customers: banks, they are bankrolling our business!

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Comparing a Small Chicken Cage With Our Aviary

1:45 p.m.

I gotta get my lunch.

See this guy has a small cage for the chicken.

No room to fly around and stretch the wings.

The image shows a yoga mat laid out on a wooden floor, designed with illustrations of various yoga positions. Each position is numbered and labeled with its name and recommended duration, illustrating exercises for flexibility and strength. The mat is titled "back healthy yoga mat," suggesting a focus on exercises to improve back health. The mat's surface is dark with light-colored illustrations and text for contrast, making the instructions easy to read.
On the left side of the image, there is a transparent plastic bag, possibly the packaging for the mat. To the right, the edge of a wooden table is visible, cluttered with video game controllers, a headset, and stacked boxes. This setting suggests a casual living space, perhaps a living room. The lighting is warm, indicating a cozy environment conducive to home workouts.
- Title: "back healthy yoga mat"
- Key Text: "Using the best YOGA positions to strengthen your back and overall body."

A Yoga Mat

2:15 a.m.

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Yoga mat

The image shows a wooden table with several items on its surface. In the center, there is a white cup filled with a dark liquid, likely coffee, with a silver spoon resting inside. The cup's handle is visible on the left side. Adjacent to the cup, two plastic-wrapped stacks of chocolate sandwich cookies are placed, suggesting a pairing with the coffee for a snack. To the right, there is an electronic device with a visible three-pronged plug and a dial, possibly a kitchen appliance or a computer accessory. The lighting is natural and soft, creating a cozy atmosphere. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly a kitchen or dining area. The arrangement hints at a casual moment of relaxation or a quick break.

Testing Coffee Made With Filtered Water

2:15 a.m.

(c)

I made coffee with the home water filter this time..let's see if it's any good.

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Finding an Enormous Mango and Remembering a Mango Handbag

2:15 a.m.

(d)

I found a huge mango. I think I got my mum a Mango brand handbag once! This one is very big! Biggest I've seen.

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Loving a Painting

3:15 a.m.

(c)

I love this painting.

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A Fake Coca-Inn Baking Powder Joke

3:15 a.m.

(d)

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My JFK Poster With Coke

3:15 a.m.

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The image displays a collection of items hanging together, likely in a storage or closet area. Central to the image is a white straw hat adorned with a band featuring a star pattern, reminiscent of the American flag. Draped over the hat is a red and white striped scarf, adding a patriotic touch. The items are supported by wire hangers, which are visible beneath a clear plastic cover. The background reveals a beige wall with visible wiring, a plug socket, and a small CCTV camera, indicating an indoor setting. The lighting is soft, suggesting an overhead light source. The scene captures a blend of clothing items with a subtle Americana theme, organized in a functional, though visually striking, manner.

A Panama Hat, Jagath’s Shelby Hat and a Yoga Mat Joke

3:30 a.m.

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My beautiful hat. Panama. I sent Jagath a Shelby Bros Ltd hat minus razor blades, I stole his hat. I just seemed to misplace a newspaper cushion for the insides where he was named somewhere...

I don't care about the naked cowboys, I like reverse which I'm sure I saw as a position on my yoga mat somewhere....

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Depression Turning Movie-Watching Into Critical Study

4:00 a.m.

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This movie, Birdman 2014, won several Oscars, let's see if it's any good....

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Noticing a Sinhalese Name

4:15 a.m.

(b)

This is pretty cool. A Sinhalese name.

8 matched names linked to the Names index.