Currently living in London.
Initially, as I walked around clutching my London A-Z staring wide-eyed at surroundings, I found it a little daunting - It is after all only my fourth time in London.
Perhaps I didn't fully appreciate it back in January - it was cold - but this time, there's something quite satisfying about finishing a 9 hour day and crashing out in the park with dinner, a drink and a good book.
OK so walking back to an empty apartment isn't ideal. Thankfully I have old & new friends to amplify conversation and good times throughout the void.
Building new memories to replace the old, tarnished ones. That is the aim...
Maybe the focus should not be on substitution, merely addition. After all, I like the past, I like what was. What precedes is integral to the present and future after all!
I find it fascinating - I'd go as far as to say that I find it quite romantic; In love with the ghost of the past. Perchance it is my own ghost from the past treading eroded paths in search of familiarity and that overwhelming youthful mass of warmth - not so much the figure typing reflectively here in haste.
I find it sad, not a sadness for me, but for the little girl who lost her little boy. I feel her sadness, wandering aimlessly throughout passages of time in search of all he was.
I hope they find one another one day, I think they will... long after both myself and himself have left this world...
As for me, well looking forward to returning home and making the most of the summer to come. The summer of '09 is going to be immense!
Friday, 26 June 2009
Thursday, 18 June 2009
[7] Extra! Extra!
Bizarrely enough, I wrote this on Monday and completely forgot to publish it.
Last week my thoughts revolved around the outcome of the EU election, a little outraged to say the least - more so with the media who focussed heavily on the channel which would inevitably shift more paper.
When are people going to realise that the BNP support has not suddenly increased? On the contrary, in some regions it actually decreased! - gees, the issue is lack of votes, lack of belief in the workers party - Labour.
It really is a sorry state when you put your way of living in the hands of either a fascist representative, a prime minister who is reinstating privatization/conservative ideals or the Tory twit; "You take the dog for a walk at night and the policeman comes up and says 'Veer are yur papeers?'" - Shocking!
Patterns of thought have somewhat shifted this week.
I have been spending frequent amounts of time with the most loveliest and gentlest guy I have ever come across. As I may have already mentioned, he hasn't long since parted ways with his previous girlfriend.
-- Was inclined to say 'ex' then but I do hate that. Sounds like an 'ex convict'!! --
Early optimistic days. I find it extremely difficult to plan beyond a mere few weeks hence the detraction from a full blown love-fest edition!
Have to be honest though, I'm so used to being single now that the concept of a double-act is a little daunting.
Last week my thoughts revolved around the outcome of the EU election, a little outraged to say the least - more so with the media who focussed heavily on the channel which would inevitably shift more paper.
When are people going to realise that the BNP support has not suddenly increased? On the contrary, in some regions it actually decreased! - gees, the issue is lack of votes, lack of belief in the workers party - Labour.
It really is a sorry state when you put your way of living in the hands of either a fascist representative, a prime minister who is reinstating privatization/conservative ideals or the Tory twit; "You take the dog for a walk at night and the policeman comes up and says 'Veer are yur papeers?'" - Shocking!
Patterns of thought have somewhat shifted this week.
I have been spending frequent amounts of time with the most loveliest and gentlest guy I have ever come across. As I may have already mentioned, he hasn't long since parted ways with his previous girlfriend.
-- Was inclined to say 'ex' then but I do hate that. Sounds like an 'ex convict'!! --
Early optimistic days. I find it extremely difficult to plan beyond a mere few weeks hence the detraction from a full blown love-fest edition!
Have to be honest though, I'm so used to being single now that the concept of a double-act is a little daunting.
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
[6] Political Frenzy
Horrific political decline this week with the BNP securing two European seats.
Obviously a clear indication of the current state of our country's political and social affairs. Understandably the many workers made redundant, trade unionists etc opted to abandon their vote completely, a simple and highly effective message to New Labour that enough is enough; The repercussions however of this boycott are visibly dire.
No2EU - Yes to Democracy, the national electoral coalition bringing together trade unionists and a variety of left wing forces has been working terrfically hard to offer an alternate positive outlet for the public to voice their concerns. Unfortunately, media coverage was narrow to say the least.
BUT it doesn't end here, acknowledging and supporting this new political force now and in the future will effectively turn the country around.
The media has been transfixed on the figurehead of New Labour pushing resignation, will he won't he, but what it's failing to recognise is that the corruption behind the party doesn't solely lie on Gordon Brown, it's the policy itself and until the policy alters and in a sense connects with its own past, the majority of the natural supporters will be no where to be seen.
The sad reality is that the failure of social democracy to inspire, lead and protect has created cynicism and disillusion boosting racism and fascism. Although the 'Stop The BNP' campaigns were effective across the UK in particular London and the Midlands, we shouldn't even have to be campaigning against such an abhorrent and racist organisation, the political alternatives ought to be obvious and accessible.
Obviously a clear indication of the current state of our country's political and social affairs. Understandably the many workers made redundant, trade unionists etc opted to abandon their vote completely, a simple and highly effective message to New Labour that enough is enough; The repercussions however of this boycott are visibly dire.
No2EU - Yes to Democracy, the national electoral coalition bringing together trade unionists and a variety of left wing forces has been working terrfically hard to offer an alternate positive outlet for the public to voice their concerns. Unfortunately, media coverage was narrow to say the least.
BUT it doesn't end here, acknowledging and supporting this new political force now and in the future will effectively turn the country around.
The media has been transfixed on the figurehead of New Labour pushing resignation, will he won't he, but what it's failing to recognise is that the corruption behind the party doesn't solely lie on Gordon Brown, it's the policy itself and until the policy alters and in a sense connects with its own past, the majority of the natural supporters will be no where to be seen.
The sad reality is that the failure of social democracy to inspire, lead and protect has created cynicism and disillusion boosting racism and fascism. Although the 'Stop The BNP' campaigns were effective across the UK in particular London and the Midlands, we shouldn't even have to be campaigning against such an abhorrent and racist organisation, the political alternatives ought to be obvious and accessible.
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