We float, take life as it comes,

Leonardo DiCaprio = hero

Leonardo DiCaprio explains...

(click link above)

Sorry for promoting my political views 

I apologise, purely for selfish reasons. I realise that my last post (last week) was fairly political, for this blog. The popularity of the blog (gauged through view counts) was relatively low this week. I am concluding, therefore, that people do not like, agree or not (I don't know).

I will continue to report issues on my mind. I am sorry if you either don't like, or disagree, but I will keep true to this blog, representing thoughts of my mind!

I hope that you all recognise, begin to understand how my mind works. Some fortunate few may even agree!

The Fat of the Land

A friend was playing a 'Prodigy playlist', on 'shuffle'. 'Firestarter', 'Breathe', 'Smack my **** up'. All legendary tunes, but I recognised all were off of one album. I then realised that I do not have 'Fat of the Land'. I don't even own the CD. I used to own the album on tape cassette! So now I own it on MP3.

Cats v dogs 

I am sorry to those who disagree, you are wrong. Cats are superior, and the best thing is, they know it!

It randomly strikes me how lucky I am. Yes, yes, I know that i have been incredibly fortunate to survive my cycling accident. However, a light continues to shine for me, guiding me forward on and on. I may be disappointed by some parts of my life, but I remain quiet about how incredibly proud i am to be where i am, having lived through such ‘hellish’ periods. I have learnt so well, the need to accept things. Let life deal you your cards, and enjoy the game! Bad things will happen. Good things will happen. Accept this, and try focussing on the good things, but do not ignore the bad things. ‘Laissez-faire’. Relax and float along, knowing that what’ll be will be. Helping others will obviously help you.

We float

Always remain content and grateful, remembering to accept your fate and destiny. Fighting against these can only result in your negativity. Cite problems, twist them into positives, and focus. There are both negative and positive aspects to everything.

I shudder at the batteries.

I noticed this 'offer' in a shop yesterday. I refrain from naming the shop, because I don't want to be in trouble. Accept it, or not, but non-rechargeable batteries are such an illogical, unsustainable, horror. By offering these items at a low price, the shop is promoting these harmful items of rubbish. Totally irresponsible. A shameful disgrace.

Celeste is a green!!

D' You Know What I Mean?

Thoughts are always unique. They are special. Only you deserve them. Obviously, we do 'represent' them to our friends. However remember that these are just 'representations'. Our personal thoughts are exactly that, personal. Unique. Maybe similar, but no-one can ever feel exactly the same as you. You are alone with everybody. Be proud of yourself. Know that no-one else could have had the thoughts you did. Therefore you should be proud of your thoughts. Diversity should be welcomed by everyone...

Never give up on yourself, remain with pride, whatever you do, do not regret it. Never regret. Be proud. Without arrogance, let yourself be confident in your words, actions, and abilities.

-3. Proof that the temperature fluctuates still!...

A screen capture from my iPhone, depicts a low temperature of hometown Surbiton. I include it, to ease my own mind from the fear that winters are becoming too warm, summers are becoming too cold, and our climate is crashing to human peril.

I cannot believe that I've only just found out about the 'Long Black'. The French version of an 'Americano'. As expected, a similar brew, just in reverse, and better! Instead of diluting an espresso, to create the Americano, why not add an espresso to the water!?!

I wanna make it wit chu

Desert Sessions 9 & 10, 2003, Track 2

Lauren Laverne Wednesday morning
One of the coolest songs ever 

I finish with a copy of a recent piece, that I designed for the Green Party. 

My chance to add a personal plea to Londoners.

If you have the chance to vote in the 'Mayoral elections', this year, please do. Consider what you believe in, beforehand. If you feel insignificant, you are most certainly not. Never be afraid to vote for what YOU believe in. Please don't follow the trend, vote for yourself! Vote as YOU see fit.

Do not be embarrassed or ashamed of YOUR BELIEFS!

a stronger review

Daughter.

http://ohdaughter.com

Every part of the new album, that I have heard, I am in love with. ’Not to disappear' was released today, and I haven't listened completely yet. Hmmm, a cross between Sigur Ros and Laura Marling, could be a description...
iTunes give a stronger review...

There’s tremendous poise to Elena Tonra’s astonishing vocals. Whatever rumbling atmospheric walls her FrancoSwiss band build, the Londoner holds her steely nerve. It’s a mesmeric blueprint that the three-piece perfect on this second album. Single “Doing the Right Thing” is the marker for their ambitions: tremulous guitars and mournful organ gather like storm clouds over Tonra’s intense account of her grandmother’s Alzheimer’s struggle. This intoxicating slow-burn envelops the album, particularly the giddy “How” and glorious “Mother”. Elsewhere, “No Care” is a tightly-coiled dance beast, while “To Belong”s tumultuous finale gives the album its euphoric release.

Please remember. There is nothing more powerful than belief. If faced by a daunting, big task, if you can overcome it rationally, then your mind is the only obstacle. If you are realistically convinced that you will tackle the problem successfully, you will. Our minds are infinitely powerful. Self-belief is our most vital tool. YOU CAN tackle any problem successfully. Every problem has a solution, find it, live it, be it.

Be proud of yourself, but keep it internal. Call on it when needed, when self-belief is required. Don’t lose it, wasting it through mindless, aggressive, arrogance. You must use it to help yourself. 

Rush nothing. Give everything the deserved time. 

Stay patient. What’ll be will be.

Accept and be grateful.

taste the coffee...mmmmmmm

'Existing in a state of obsolescence’

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsolescence

There is nothing worse. I live in fear of it. To own something, knowing full well that it will be superseded by the next version is natural, but it’s future life must not be wasted. The earth is kind to us, but realistically, it can only be so, up to a certain level. It is up to us to live and optimise human benefit, up to this level. We want to maintain this, not asking for too much. Else we (both us and planet) are forced beyond the point of no return!

Don't argue with me regarding the accessibility (I am a disabled, wheelchair user) of Surbiton (my hometown) coffee shops (I think that I know a thing or two about these)!

Public’s ignorance is what hurts.

I make peace with the cafe. I have tried to forget the confrontational instigator 'Surbiton local', from Ipswich!

Ignore.

'Occupational therapist’s dream’

Bought with vouchers received at Christmas, I 'pushed the boat out', purchasing this kitchen-roll dispenser. I am encouraging myself to clean more (DOH)! Tearing one sheet of paper at a time (eco.-sustainable, maybe)?

I have been working for the London Green Party. I am a strong believer in the philosophies of Sian Berry. She always speaks such sense, and a high quality candidate for the London Mayor race this summer.

Sian Berry explains theories on BBC London radio:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03fkf8n

Optimistic

Although he 'made it' in 2015, my first addition to MY 2016 playlist is an incredible jaaaaaaaazz musician. 

Kamasi Washington 

- Change of the Guard

Optimism is my only way forward. Being optimistic was the only possible route through rehabilitation homes. Since escaping, living independently, I have tried so hard to remain optimistic. However, as five years have passed and I am still working for free and still companion-less...

I am forced to doubt myself.

I am confused as I never doubt myself. This self-belief has kept me stable.

You can try the best you can. You can try the best you can.

The best you can is good enough.

Dinosaurs will rule the earth.

A new battery 

I'm told that I should charge it every night.

Keen followers of this blog, will join me in relief and happiness, due to the fact that I have a new battery in my wheelchair. It was confirmed to me, by the engineer, that I should charge it every night. Although I successfully experimented minimally charging the chair, when I was still in my rehab home, surrounded by staff, I now live alone and am not prepared to risk it!

I've had a huge door opened (psychologically) for me, again!

Obviously, maybe. It is amazing how much more subconsciously, relaxed I am now, having the power!

When it suits me, I still class myself as a 'cyclist'. I no longer ride it, but my bicycle still lives with me. My Bianchi means so much to me. The Bianchi .'Celeste' green is legendary and iconic.

 

... This colour brings me so much joy. It symbolises a former love of my life!

One tale spins it as the turquoise colour of the Milan's sky, another suggest that it was the eye colour of the former queen of Italy for whom Edoardo Bianchi made a bicycle. 

The most likely origin of the paint is that it was a mixture of surplus military paint from the First World War, it was cut with white in order to tone down its martial nature. Regardless, this color continues to evoke the tradition that is Bianchi, and in that is quite inspiring for riders of the famous bicycles.

http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.co.uk

... Now I know the formulation of this colour

 C 38 / M 0 / Y 27 / K 0……. 

380270

I finish with an 'old favourite' (of mine). 2002, well over a decade old. I love this song, it meant much to me in 'my previous life' (I have the concert ticket)! It goes last as I was feeling in the good mood last night. The artist should also be applauded for inspiring the title of this blog ('I sit and wonder', opening track off The Verve's 'Forth' album).

Richard Ashcroft - Science of Silence
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xo8j0_richard-ashcroft-science-of-silence_music

i was here(but, closer)!!!

It can be done!!

I actually write this post last year (Dec30th 2015). I like to think myself as 'forward thinking', so, you can read it next year (2016)! I do not know yet whether the world will end (conveniently for history books, on New Year's Eve), or what language tense I will write this post in!

Happy new year!

I think it it may be unwise for people to set personal targets, when there is such a major global issue that we need EVERYONE to work towards, with a supreme target. We may not know whether or not we achieve success in our lifetime, but we owe it to future generations. It could be argued that we will suffer from the effects of climate change, no matter what we do. But limitations that can be made, must be. We must all realise how lucky we are to be here, and we cannot be too greedy. This world can only give us so much!

It can be done! Proof…

Uruguay

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/dec/03/uruguay-makes-dramatic-shift-to-nearly-95-clean-energy?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-2

 

Rabbit in your headlights

 

I have tried to act as sustainably as possible.  The fact that I charge my powered wheelchair every night, is a big psychological issue that I face. I know that it is unsustainable to recharge a battery so regularly, but I always need the power.  I have been trying to delay battery replacement (not the first time), for some while. I have, however, now pushed the line to it's maximum (or my maximum)! I gauged battery life was low,  but ok. I was crossing  on a road nearby, safely using an island midway. I look to the right, no traffic, I reach the island, mid-road. I look to the left, wait for a car to pass, and continue across.

Midway, I stop.

!! What!?!

I look to a car approaching on my left. It is daytime, but I am a rabbit in their headlights, stranded in the middle of the road. I am amazed at my calm, my battery has failed me. I manage to restart the power and escape, obviously!!

Back home, I make an order for a new one. I delayed replacement for as long as I could, but no more.

I almost forgot! My favourite discovery this week, is a new Radiohead song! I heard it courtesy of 6Music, so not exactly ‘secret’, but quiet! When I say ‘new song’, the truth is that it is an unreleased song created for the James Bond  ‘Spectre’ soundtrack. It never got used, seemingly hidden and is lost in the archives. A powerful, stirring, emotive whirlwind with ghostly lyrics and vocals. Beautiful. Shame on you James!!!

It can be heard and downloaded here…

http://www.factmag.com/2015/12/25/radiohead-spectre-download/

 

Monty Osbourne

I don't mean to offend anyone. The real voice of Montgomery Burns is a legend and does not deserve such a harsh comparison.

I see two photos, very similar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaaMIp_p2gY