'Insomniac since way back, see this what I been like
Bacon, eggs and pancakes, eating that at midnight.
Getting up and going hard, I don't need to Enzyte
Come across as very calm, mental state is zen-like
Always had a lot of heart, never been the tin type
My girlfriend is very fine, yes she is a ten, right'
LF, at his best, once again.
First two lines speak the truth, and remind me of a lot of people I know.
The third is just funny.
The fourth and fifth are things I like.
The sixth is the sweetest.
And I cannot wait for March 8.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
A thought.
How many people
are you going to claim to love,
Before you realise you actually
dont care about at least 40% of them.
Dont throw words around
because you have the ability of speech
Let something remain sacred, subtle
Pure, even.
Don't throw words around because you are afraid
that somewhere out there is a person who dislikes you.
People dislike people. It's how they work.
Our differences cause us to find others irritating, (overly)dramatic, stupid.
It's human. Nobody is perfect in anyone's eyes.
You're flawed. Probably insecure at times. Like everyone else.
Don't ruin a word like 'love' for a reason like that.
Because there will be a special few, who you actually love
Who will actually catch you when you fall
Who genuinely like you for Who You Are.
Save the big words for them. Make it mean something.
And for everyone else, just leave it at 'like.' That's enough.
are you going to claim to love,
Before you realise you actually
dont care about at least 40% of them.
Dont throw words around
because you have the ability of speech
Let something remain sacred, subtle
Pure, even.
Don't throw words around because you are afraid
that somewhere out there is a person who dislikes you.
People dislike people. It's how they work.
Our differences cause us to find others irritating, (overly)dramatic, stupid.
It's human. Nobody is perfect in anyone's eyes.
You're flawed. Probably insecure at times. Like everyone else.
Don't ruin a word like 'love' for a reason like that.
Because there will be a special few, who you actually love
Who will actually catch you when you fall
Who genuinely like you for Who You Are.
Save the big words for them. Make it mean something.
And for everyone else, just leave it at 'like.' That's enough.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Trouble Sleeping
Title- entirely dedicated to a song. It's been a while. But I love her. (Corrine Bailey Rae, that is. I'm convinced she's one of the sexiest female musicians of our time. And she doesnt have to strip down to get that status) Listen to it!
So today I'm riding on quite a high, and a newfound sense of perspective and confidence. It's been a day of conversation- talking to two people on their commute home in Sydney. So you can blame me for the noisy person on the bus squealing about boys or vegetables. And, talking to my fabulous ex-teacher. Who's just the most brilliant woman I know.
And now I'm pretty happy. Meanwhile, people are trying to guess their colours :)
And there's a brilliant line in the song 'This constant compromise between thinking and breathing.' Not in a scary, going to die way. But you know those moments where everything is so intense and amazing that you forget to breathe? That's what it makes me think of.
Finally, are we sometimes wrong about people? I'm sure the answer is yes. And I'd like to be a big enough person to try again and iron out the creases. So, the future is bright.
And I have no problems admitting the fact that I'm falling in love. With life, with the present, the prospects of the future, and the incredible people in my life. Deeper and deeper and deeper in love :)
So today I'm riding on quite a high, and a newfound sense of perspective and confidence. It's been a day of conversation- talking to two people on their commute home in Sydney. So you can blame me for the noisy person on the bus squealing about boys or vegetables. And, talking to my fabulous ex-teacher. Who's just the most brilliant woman I know.
And now I'm pretty happy. Meanwhile, people are trying to guess their colours :)
And there's a brilliant line in the song 'This constant compromise between thinking and breathing.' Not in a scary, going to die way. But you know those moments where everything is so intense and amazing that you forget to breathe? That's what it makes me think of.
Finally, are we sometimes wrong about people? I'm sure the answer is yes. And I'd like to be a big enough person to try again and iron out the creases. So, the future is bright.
And I have no problems admitting the fact that I'm falling in love. With life, with the present, the prospects of the future, and the incredible people in my life. Deeper and deeper and deeper in love :)
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Lighting Up My Life.
I have always found the idea of light, as a symbol for hope, God, freedom or truth an interesting one. Colour fits in there beautifully. The eternal dance between these two forces is what gives our world vitality and life, adding Dimension and Richness to the canvas that is our universe.
But the point of tonight's post is to reveal the colours that light up my own life, and draw out different parts of my being.
Orange- It turns out, orange is an important colour, one that represents a group of warm, loving women, who are strong and steady influences. Somewhere along the line you became an essential colour. Didn't even see it happening. And now I can't imagine life without you.
Fuschia pink- you're so full of life, love and optimism. I chose this colour because you wear this beautiful pink sweater, and because you're so bright. The future is ours!
Little Red- you rock out a red coat like no-one else I know. And you've got a fair bit of fire. You make me feel like almost anything is possible.
Any kind of Blue- I could have chosen pink. But, blue because you make me calm, you're my voice of reason and a constant companion. Blue skies are one of my favourite things in the world, and you are one of the most important. You keep my grounded, we've had our rainy days but you're always there.
Black- I once wrote a description, but it turns out you're no longer a fixture in my life. You're a shade that's passed, and a reminder of what I have left behind in search of better things. You're beautiful, solid, unchangeable, but you don't represent anything important to my present.
Turquoise- You're changeable and you confuse me like no other. But you're the most beautiful thing in my life, and it's starting to become clearer to me now. You encompass everything that is light and dark in my life, my past, present and future wrapped up in your elusive composition.
Green- You're the hardest to admit. For you, I could write novels and never come to close to understanding. I think I can only accept.
Purple- The more I think about it, the more this seems like the most fitting colour. Lilac, soft, easy on the eyes, soothing. And sometimes, dark, bright, furious purple. Full of depth and richness. A tangible and intense beauty, that leaves me tempted to tip the scales. Maybe it would be easier to just arrange you in horizontal layers and lay vertically, equally immersed in both. If I could get close enough to do that.
But the point of tonight's post is to reveal the colours that light up my own life, and draw out different parts of my being.
Orange- It turns out, orange is an important colour, one that represents a group of warm, loving women, who are strong and steady influences. Somewhere along the line you became an essential colour. Didn't even see it happening. And now I can't imagine life without you.
Fuschia pink- you're so full of life, love and optimism. I chose this colour because you wear this beautiful pink sweater, and because you're so bright. The future is ours!
Little Red- you rock out a red coat like no-one else I know. And you've got a fair bit of fire. You make me feel like almost anything is possible.
Any kind of Blue- I could have chosen pink. But, blue because you make me calm, you're my voice of reason and a constant companion. Blue skies are one of my favourite things in the world, and you are one of the most important. You keep my grounded, we've had our rainy days but you're always there.
Black- I once wrote a description, but it turns out you're no longer a fixture in my life. You're a shade that's passed, and a reminder of what I have left behind in search of better things. You're beautiful, solid, unchangeable, but you don't represent anything important to my present.
Turquoise- You're changeable and you confuse me like no other. But you're the most beautiful thing in my life, and it's starting to become clearer to me now. You encompass everything that is light and dark in my life, my past, present and future wrapped up in your elusive composition.
Green- You're the hardest to admit. For you, I could write novels and never come to close to understanding. I think I can only accept.
Purple- The more I think about it, the more this seems like the most fitting colour. Lilac, soft, easy on the eyes, soothing. And sometimes, dark, bright, furious purple. Full of depth and richness. A tangible and intense beauty, that leaves me tempted to tip the scales. Maybe it would be easier to just arrange you in horizontal layers and lay vertically, equally immersed in both. If I could get close enough to do that.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Problem
Not sure if it's necessarily a bad thing. If anything it shows how lucky I am to have beautiful people in my life.
But no matter where I am, there will always be someone, somewhere else, who I miss dearly.
But no matter where I am, there will always be someone, somewhere else, who I miss dearly.
Monday, January 24, 2011
The importance of purging.
It's true. 'Purging' is not the most attractive word. In fact, on a scale of 1-10 in word attractiveness, taking into consideration that it often refers to bulimia, or emptying the bowels I'd probably only give it a 2.
That said, to purge; rid of guilt, sin, defilement and impurities is an important thing. Whether that be your own self-destructive thoughts, desires borne of anger, anger in itself, ego, unwarranted sadness, confusion, mistakes, bad memories/influences or even negative people. It is a difficult thing to decide to do. But it must be done.
And so, as of now I am on the road to getting rid of the following (some more serious than others):
-White bread- because I've eaten wholemeal for 2 months now. It's not so bad.
-Late night snacking
-Behaviours cultivated from the influence of people in my past
-Mess. I'm a messy person. It's not a good thing!
-Old anger. Mostly because the cause for this is unlikely to change, and thus, unworthy of my time
-Negativity. Because really, it's crippling and useless. Which is not to say I will become one of those annoyingly optimistic people who fail to see the reality of their lives.
-Self doubt. I'm slowly realising my intuition isn't too inaccurate... gut feelings are completely legit.
- This locket of unhappiness hanging around my neck. It's not even my own unhappiness. I fear to be unhappy, because this locket is on the brink of becoming an anchor. Got to keep my head above water.
That said, to purge; rid of guilt, sin, defilement and impurities is an important thing. Whether that be your own self-destructive thoughts, desires borne of anger, anger in itself, ego, unwarranted sadness, confusion, mistakes, bad memories/influences or even negative people. It is a difficult thing to decide to do. But it must be done.
And so, as of now I am on the road to getting rid of the following (some more serious than others):
-White bread- because I've eaten wholemeal for 2 months now. It's not so bad.
-Late night snacking
-Behaviours cultivated from the influence of people in my past
-Mess. I'm a messy person. It's not a good thing!
-Old anger. Mostly because the cause for this is unlikely to change, and thus, unworthy of my time
-Negativity. Because really, it's crippling and useless. Which is not to say I will become one of those annoyingly optimistic people who fail to see the reality of their lives.
-Self doubt. I'm slowly realising my intuition isn't too inaccurate... gut feelings are completely legit.
- This locket of unhappiness hanging around my neck. It's not even my own unhappiness. I fear to be unhappy, because this locket is on the brink of becoming an anchor. Got to keep my head above water.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Songs of Summer
It's been a while since I posted about music (gasp!) and there've been a few songs that have caught my ear lately, one way or another. And again, the constant rediscovery of the beauty in music reminds me that no matter how confused/unhappy I might be feeling, there is happiness somewhere, in something :)
So, for tumultuous times, or just a reminder that things are 'going to be fine,' (apparently one of my most used phrases), medicine for your heart.
1. Sunlight- Bag Raiders
I pretty much love these guys. And I have always loved the idea of light as a symbol for purity, happiness and illumination of the truth, no matter how often it's used. I could probably write a whole post about Light, music, poetry and novels related to the idea (and I probably will, come to think of it)
2. Shukran Allah- from the movie Kurbaan
An example of Sufi music, a love song inspired by Sufism. It's beautiful.
3. Monks of Mellonwah- Swamp Groove
Introduced to me by a nutty friend :) I love it!
4. Far East Movement- Rocketeer
Post G6, these guys are obviously fans of air transport. I really like the sound of Ryan Tedder, and given my current episode of wanderlust/ desire to get on a plane, the lyrics are pretty perfect. I secretly want to empty out my bank account, get to the airport, and get on a random plane that can get me away from here and give me new perspective and release from expectation. But for now I'll bide my time and listen to this song.
So, for tumultuous times, or just a reminder that things are 'going to be fine,' (apparently one of my most used phrases), medicine for your heart.
1. Sunlight- Bag Raiders
I pretty much love these guys. And I have always loved the idea of light as a symbol for purity, happiness and illumination of the truth, no matter how often it's used. I could probably write a whole post about Light, music, poetry and novels related to the idea (and I probably will, come to think of it)
2. Shukran Allah- from the movie Kurbaan
An example of Sufi music, a love song inspired by Sufism. It's beautiful.
3. Monks of Mellonwah- Swamp Groove
Introduced to me by a nutty friend :) I love it!
4. Far East Movement- Rocketeer
Post G6, these guys are obviously fans of air transport. I really like the sound of Ryan Tedder, and given my current episode of wanderlust/ desire to get on a plane, the lyrics are pretty perfect. I secretly want to empty out my bank account, get to the airport, and get on a random plane that can get me away from here and give me new perspective and release from expectation. But for now I'll bide my time and listen to this song.
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