Said the blind man to his deaf wife

Tired of telling others what you think they should do? Try leading by example. No one can argue with that. Preach less, practice more.

LTC

And what if the world, or even just your own should end tomorrow? All that worry, all that stress, for nothing. Ah, what a waste of time and energy it might be. Such a risky investment!

Kid, you're a dreamer

So many ideas. So little time. Could I please wind the clock back even a couple of minutes? I ask as I sit here pondering, the second hand never slowing in its mocking, perpetual beat. Good old time: best enemy, worst friend. I have too much energy but no way to rein it in. Running wild, I am a waste when left to my own devices yet I preach accountability? Some say it's never too late, I guess I should get cracking. If only I could make up my mind for long enough to actually follow through with something. Anything.

Stressless

Anytime I feel wound up, this should be my go-to happy place. I remember when this was first posted on Facebook on Christmas night, it was such a gorgeous piece to end a lovely day. Thank you, Joel! Marry me?

http://m.soundcloud.com/fuckmylife/xmas-stuff

Kony2012

I wanted to write a properly-penned opinion piece but after spending the better part of my day debating this prevalent media topic, I'm afraid I am now a little spent on Kony2012. As a result I have decided to summarize instead. Knowing me, this means that I will probably forget the strongest tent pegs when pitching any arguments and this certainly won't be my best work, however for whatever reason I just need to get it out tonight so blah blah blah here goes.

First and foremost, I am gobsmacked that so many people are genuinely shocked to learn of the political climate in Africa. I know it's not your usual glossy mainstream news, but surely our heads are not so deep in the sand? This whole thing is one messed up rock and hard place.

I'm going to admit it, I find it very difficult to support international intervention when it comes to civil war. Please don't get me wrong, I believe in human rights as much as those who are shaken by the video and outwardly voicing their disgust towards Kony and the LRA but at risk of being condemned as cold-hearted, I'm just not buying into it. Worthy cause and important issue? Absolutely. Is our compassion being exploited for political gain? In my opinion, yes.

If you wish to support this cause and rally against Kony, then by all means do so! I commend those who stand up for what they believe in whether it's in line with my own stance or not. I am not in any way, shape or form wishing to detract from your beliefs, play nay-sayer, or to criticise well-meaning intentions. This is merely an opinion, although I was sure to partake in a little research when I realised mine was shaping up to be seen as possibly controversial.

Kudos to Invisible Children for a brilliantly executed social media campaign. Kony2012 has taken up prime real estate of my thoughts and online discourse since last night so regardless of my standpoint, they still have me hook, line, and sinker.

I shall leave you with some light reading:

http://www.africa.ufl.edu/asq/v12/v12i3a2.pdf

The simplest mathematics

Song dump!

Current loves:

Faux Pas - Silver Line




Mutemath - Allies




M83 - Reunion




Parachute Youth - Can't Get Better Than This




Felix Cartal - Domo




Calvin Harris - Feel So Close (Nero Remix)




Phutureprimative - Xotica