As a musician/singer/lyricist, I've always had a talent for conveying my feelings into music, poetry is something similar, yet something I can't quite grasp.
When my mother passed away last year, I fell into a place I didn't want to be... My mind is not a nice thing. I wrote many a song to try and get the guilt and anger and sadness out of my head by writing music that would never, ever be heard.
Upon looking at it all, perhaps I do have a poetic mind after all. And out of the dozens of songs I wrote through that difficult time, these are my favourite 5.
Broken
I'm already broken
So why is my heart breaking?
I try to shut out the pain
So why is my heart aching?
I tell myself I'm beautiful
Then tell myself I'm lying
I tell myself that I'm just fine
When I know I am dying
Don't tell me that you understand
Because I know you don't
You ask why I won't talk to you
I don't know why I won't
I don't understand myself
So how on Earth could you?
And so I hide inside myself
Afraid to let the real me shine through
Goodbye, mother
You weren't wrong
When you said it wouldn't be long
Now you're gone
And my heart is breaking
I miss you, mum
More than words could ever say
I hope now you'll find the peace you sought
And I hope you'll be okay
Maybe someday we'll meet again
But until then I'll keep thinking of you
Through the many wonderful years I knew you
I always loved you
And I thank you for giving me life
It's the one gift I cherish most
Please, mama, rest in peace
Don't worry about me
This Little Girl
This little girl has a hole in her heart
This little girl is broken
This little girl has a hole in her heart
This little girl's not jokin'
She used to love the whole wide world
Now all she see's is hell
She used to play with all the boys n' girls
Now she's got a secret she can't tell
This little girl has a hole in her heart
This little girl see's grey
This little girl has a hole in her heart
This little girl's soul is frayed
She used to smile all the time
Now a frown's the only thing on her face
She used to light up the world with her laugh
Now all she feels is disgrace
This little girl has a hole in her heart
Because a bad person pushed through it
This little girl has a hole in her heart
Because a bad man made her hurt and bleed
This little girl is a sister, an aunt, a cousin
This little girl can be anybody
She could sit beside you and you couldn't tell
This little girl has a hole in her heart
This little girl struggles to see the light
This little girl has a hole in her heart
This little girl is me
Impulse
I cut a little deeper and let the blood flow
I cut a little deeper and let it all go
I'm drowning in unspoken words
I cried for help and no one heard
I open up a vein before you change your mind
This is what you get; I'm leaving you behind
I relinquish all control
My final impulse takes its toll
Falling deep into the darkness
How the light has failed me here
I make one last sweet sacrifice
Escaping all my pain, my fear!
You'll just never know euphoria
You'll just never know the emptiness
The fucking carousel is my own private hell
You'll just never know insanity
I cut alone and in pure bliss
Who knew death would feel like this?
A scream rings out, a hand holds mine
Just let me die and I'll be fine
I'm stitched up like
A bloody rag doll
You made me stay
It's all your fault
Maybe you did care
After all
I'll find strength to stand
Before I fall
In Your Memory
I saw you alone in your room,
eyes sad as you stared out the window.
As long as you're gone,
I want you to know that I'll never let,
Never let go of your smile.
Lift up your head and I'll follow you home.
I want to face world beside you.
Keep on walking and never let go.
As long as you're here,
I'll always follow you home.
Even at night, the skies shine
in your memory.
The colours glow in the parting sun.
The seasons do change, and I see you there,
walking the night's silver streets.
Just lift up your head and I'll follow you home,
I'll bravely face the world for you.
As long as I'm walking, I'll never let go.
You'll always be here,
And I'm on my way home.
Monday, 26 September 2011
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Top 10 sewing tips.
I love sewing, always have. I love making my own clothes out of nothing, I also love buying new clothes just to tear apart and merge with something else just to turn into something unique. Those of you who have seen my photo's on facebook etc may recall seeing a picture of me in a black knee length dress... I made that. It's easy, and now, I'm going to relay my top tips to you!
I may also do knitting tips later... Knittings seriously good fun!
1. Use good thread. Cheap thread is just frustrating and why waste time in frustration when you can be creating something pretty?
Cheap thread 'gums' up the machine and breaks easily - avoid those cheap spools like the 'plague'. They are the ruination of so many beginning sewers! Let's just say they are enough to make the preacher's wife swear... If she knew the words!
2. ALWAYS pre-wash washable fabrics. Always. As in, without fail!
Honestly, you don't want to be working with unwashed fabrics.Think crazy shrinkage, nasty chemicals, running dyes, bugs, and the sanitation limitations of people who toil in textile mills all over the world.
Wash and dry the fabric as you would the finished item. Be sure to iron it well before you cut it out.
Don't skip this step. If it's 'dry clean only' and you plan to dry clean the finished garment get the fabric dry cleaned before you cut it out. That includes lining fabrics as well. Please don't ask me how I know that pre-dry cleaned wool coating (Melton Cloth) and non-dry cleaned Bemberg lining are a sad sad sad combination.
3. Use simple patterns and quality natural fibre fabrics to begin with.
There is nothing wrong with simple patterns with good lines. You can tackle a designer Vogue dress with 67 pattern pieces later - simple is best to start.
Classic designers do it all the time - simple patterns with luxurious fabrics and one or two eye-drawing details. Perfect!
4. If you are making clothing, make a 'muslin' or trial run garment with cheap fabric first. Try it on. Adjust the pattern. Adjust your 'muslin' until it fits.
Use your 'good fabric' and cut it according to your changes - it should fit nicely the first time, and if you can't get the 'muslin' to flatter your figure get another pattern and try again - don't waste your time and nice 'expensive' fabric on a pattern that doesn't fit right.
Once you have a pattern that fits and flatters make it again in different fabrics and add or remove details for a different look. Don't re-invent the wheel.
5. You iron is your BEST sewing friend. It's true!
It is the difference between 'handmade' and 'homemade' - well pressed garments look well, so take the time to stop and press frequently and carefully. Use a press cloth for most fabrics - it prevents shine and scorching. Mine is just an old linen napkin - nothing fancy, but it works.
6. Take a class, read a good sewing book, watch some sewing DVD or buddy up with an experienced seamstress. Than just set aside uninterrupted time and SEW!
Push yourself to gain a new skill with each project you tackle. For example, when I was 10 years old I made every project in the 'Bishop Method of Clothing Construction' sewing book that I inherited from my Grandma.
It took me a year but by the end I had made a lined tailored jacket and skirt for myself With bound buttonholes and bias trim.
My Mum did not sew, so I was mostly on my own (until I met Dusty), but it was so fun. I made mistakes. The seam ripper is a tool meant to be used.
7. Learn to finish your seams professionally.
If you have a serger, great - it's a huge time saver. If not, learn to French seam, flat fell seam or at the least employ those pinking shears!
Not only does it look better inside the garment, it will extend the life of the garment as well. Take a look at how your favourite clothing is constructed and learn from their seam finishing techniques.
8. Change your sewing machine needle with each and every project and learn to use the right needle for the fabric you are working with.
Have at least 2 'spares' of every size and type of needle on hand at all times.
They tend to break in threes - I don't know why. Remember that the larger the number, the more heavy duty the needle is.
Most woven fabrics do well with a 'sharps' or 'universal' size 10 or 12 but for fine or slippery fabrics a size 8 works better, and for something heavy like canvas or duck you'd need 14 or 16. Denim has it's own needles which are very heavy duty and durable, and knits require special needles as well.
Make sure that the needle you buy are for your machine, and if you are not sure, compare the top or shank with the needle you have.
Double needles are fantastic for top stitching nice details. Easy as pie - just fill an extra bobbin with your thread and draw both threads through the tension together until you get to the the needles, then thread them separately.
9. Keep trying on as you go - it will prevent a lot of ripping out! Even if you muslin was 'perfect', your 'good' fabric may have a different amount of stretch or ease, and may drape differently on your body.
Make your adjustments before you do the finishing, like hemming or tip stitching - it will make your life easier.
Always hang a skirt or dress on a hanger overnight before you hem it - especially skirts that are cut on the bias.
They may sag or drape more in one direction or another and make for a crazy uneven hem - which is never attractive when it is unintended!
10. Vacuum out the dust and fluff and oil your machine regularly.
It's working hard for you - so a little lube and tidy up is the very least you can do in return! Your owners manual will give you simple instructions for the regular maintenance, and you local sewing machine repair person should be able to give you some idea of how often professional cleaning is required.
I hope you enjoy your sewing projects more - I know how frustrating it can be to try something new and not have it go smoothly - hopefully this will help you avoid some common pitfalls!
I may also do knitting tips later... Knittings seriously good fun!
1. Use good thread. Cheap thread is just frustrating and why waste time in frustration when you can be creating something pretty?
Cheap thread 'gums' up the machine and breaks easily - avoid those cheap spools like the 'plague'. They are the ruination of so many beginning sewers! Let's just say they are enough to make the preacher's wife swear... If she knew the words!
2. ALWAYS pre-wash washable fabrics. Always. As in, without fail!
Honestly, you don't want to be working with unwashed fabrics.Think crazy shrinkage, nasty chemicals, running dyes, bugs, and the sanitation limitations of people who toil in textile mills all over the world.
Wash and dry the fabric as you would the finished item. Be sure to iron it well before you cut it out.
Don't skip this step. If it's 'dry clean only' and you plan to dry clean the finished garment get the fabric dry cleaned before you cut it out. That includes lining fabrics as well. Please don't ask me how I know that pre-dry cleaned wool coating (Melton Cloth) and non-dry cleaned Bemberg lining are a sad sad sad combination.
3. Use simple patterns and quality natural fibre fabrics to begin with.
There is nothing wrong with simple patterns with good lines. You can tackle a designer Vogue dress with 67 pattern pieces later - simple is best to start.
Classic designers do it all the time - simple patterns with luxurious fabrics and one or two eye-drawing details. Perfect!
4. If you are making clothing, make a 'muslin' or trial run garment with cheap fabric first. Try it on. Adjust the pattern. Adjust your 'muslin' until it fits.
Use your 'good fabric' and cut it according to your changes - it should fit nicely the first time, and if you can't get the 'muslin' to flatter your figure get another pattern and try again - don't waste your time and nice 'expensive' fabric on a pattern that doesn't fit right.
Once you have a pattern that fits and flatters make it again in different fabrics and add or remove details for a different look. Don't re-invent the wheel.
5. You iron is your BEST sewing friend. It's true!
It is the difference between 'handmade' and 'homemade' - well pressed garments look well, so take the time to stop and press frequently and carefully. Use a press cloth for most fabrics - it prevents shine and scorching. Mine is just an old linen napkin - nothing fancy, but it works.
6. Take a class, read a good sewing book, watch some sewing DVD or buddy up with an experienced seamstress. Than just set aside uninterrupted time and SEW!
Push yourself to gain a new skill with each project you tackle. For example, when I was 10 years old I made every project in the 'Bishop Method of Clothing Construction' sewing book that I inherited from my Grandma.
It took me a year but by the end I had made a lined tailored jacket and skirt for myself With bound buttonholes and bias trim.
My Mum did not sew, so I was mostly on my own (until I met Dusty), but it was so fun. I made mistakes. The seam ripper is a tool meant to be used.
7. Learn to finish your seams professionally.
If you have a serger, great - it's a huge time saver. If not, learn to French seam, flat fell seam or at the least employ those pinking shears!
Not only does it look better inside the garment, it will extend the life of the garment as well. Take a look at how your favourite clothing is constructed and learn from their seam finishing techniques.
8. Change your sewing machine needle with each and every project and learn to use the right needle for the fabric you are working with.
Have at least 2 'spares' of every size and type of needle on hand at all times.
They tend to break in threes - I don't know why. Remember that the larger the number, the more heavy duty the needle is.
Most woven fabrics do well with a 'sharps' or 'universal' size 10 or 12 but for fine or slippery fabrics a size 8 works better, and for something heavy like canvas or duck you'd need 14 or 16. Denim has it's own needles which are very heavy duty and durable, and knits require special needles as well.
Make sure that the needle you buy are for your machine, and if you are not sure, compare the top or shank with the needle you have.
Double needles are fantastic for top stitching nice details. Easy as pie - just fill an extra bobbin with your thread and draw both threads through the tension together until you get to the the needles, then thread them separately.
9. Keep trying on as you go - it will prevent a lot of ripping out! Even if you muslin was 'perfect', your 'good' fabric may have a different amount of stretch or ease, and may drape differently on your body.
Make your adjustments before you do the finishing, like hemming or tip stitching - it will make your life easier.
Always hang a skirt or dress on a hanger overnight before you hem it - especially skirts that are cut on the bias.
They may sag or drape more in one direction or another and make for a crazy uneven hem - which is never attractive when it is unintended!
10. Vacuum out the dust and fluff and oil your machine regularly.
It's working hard for you - so a little lube and tidy up is the very least you can do in return! Your owners manual will give you simple instructions for the regular maintenance, and you local sewing machine repair person should be able to give you some idea of how often professional cleaning is required.
I hope you enjoy your sewing projects more - I know how frustrating it can be to try something new and not have it go smoothly - hopefully this will help you avoid some common pitfalls!
Saturday, 24 September 2011
Why are people so damn boring?
Talking to people is a waste of time. I tried a new chat program the other day (out of sheer mind-numbing boredom), and I was bombarded with messages from strangers wanting to chat.
Okay, great. So I decided to give it a try. No matter what I'd say, they'd always answer in one or two words and/or syllables (even to open ended questions--go figure).
This particular chat program allowed each user to have a profile in which they could list hobbies or interests, and some stupid quotes that govern their lives.
Of the people I talked to, 90% of them listed "I like to have fun" as one of their "interests." Who the hell doesn't like to have fun?
What a stupid thing to say. "Hi, my name is dumbass. I like to have fun in my spare time. I'm too shallow to have any real hobbies or interests, so I'm going to play it safe and rattle off an array of universal traits that everyone can relate to, just in case someone suspects me of having a personality or opinion of my own."
Most of the people I talked to WROTE EVERYTHING IN CAPS. What right do they have to be this stupid?
I can just see them now. Those morons, sitting at a login prompt, typing their password incorrectly, over and over, because their caps lock key is on. "Why won't it work?" They might ask. "I'm typing my password correct; I could have sworn it was abcdefg. Why isn't it working?" How can they be so inept?
Okay, new rule. First of all, if you make your password abcdefg, you will be shot.
Second rule, if you don't type your password correctly in six tries, you will be shot (or shot again, if you broke the first rule).
Maybe that will keep these personality deprived idiots off of computers. Any hackers out there? We need a new virus or worm to wipe out the internet. I'm tired of it.
Also, there are too many personal home/facebook/myspace pages etc.
Too many people making web pages for their pets, too many dancing hamsters, and too many love web sites.
There's just too much crap out there. We need a new policy. Advertisers need to stop making it so attractive for companies to give out free web pages, and people need to carefully consider the consequences of putting up another personal home page listing some stupid hobbies and interests that nobody cares about, so just in case somebody goes to the page by accident, they don't waste their time reading another boring and pointless bio about a stupid kid in high school that likes to listen to Smashing Pumpkins or Aqua.
Nobody wants to read this stuff, yet people feel compelled to put their thoughts down on the internet for everyone to read.
I suppose I'm guilty of this. Or maybe I have a hidden agenda. Maybe I know that reading my blog page is a waste of time, and it somehow feels satisfying that I can waste my time to write this page once, and thousands of others will waste their time reading it, thousands of times. I'm wasting more of your time than I am mine. I'm making a profit.
Okay, great. So I decided to give it a try. No matter what I'd say, they'd always answer in one or two words and/or syllables (even to open ended questions--go figure).
This particular chat program allowed each user to have a profile in which they could list hobbies or interests, and some stupid quotes that govern their lives.
Of the people I talked to, 90% of them listed "I like to have fun" as one of their "interests." Who the hell doesn't like to have fun?
What a stupid thing to say. "Hi, my name is dumbass. I like to have fun in my spare time. I'm too shallow to have any real hobbies or interests, so I'm going to play it safe and rattle off an array of universal traits that everyone can relate to, just in case someone suspects me of having a personality or opinion of my own."
Most of the people I talked to WROTE EVERYTHING IN CAPS. What right do they have to be this stupid?
I can just see them now. Those morons, sitting at a login prompt, typing their password incorrectly, over and over, because their caps lock key is on. "Why won't it work?" They might ask. "I'm typing my password correct; I could have sworn it was abcdefg. Why isn't it working?" How can they be so inept?
Okay, new rule. First of all, if you make your password abcdefg, you will be shot.
Second rule, if you don't type your password correctly in six tries, you will be shot (or shot again, if you broke the first rule).
Maybe that will keep these personality deprived idiots off of computers. Any hackers out there? We need a new virus or worm to wipe out the internet. I'm tired of it.
Also, there are too many personal home/facebook/myspace pages etc.
Too many people making web pages for their pets, too many dancing hamsters, and too many love web sites.
There's just too much crap out there. We need a new policy. Advertisers need to stop making it so attractive for companies to give out free web pages, and people need to carefully consider the consequences of putting up another personal home page listing some stupid hobbies and interests that nobody cares about, so just in case somebody goes to the page by accident, they don't waste their time reading another boring and pointless bio about a stupid kid in high school that likes to listen to Smashing Pumpkins or Aqua.
Nobody wants to read this stuff, yet people feel compelled to put their thoughts down on the internet for everyone to read.
I suppose I'm guilty of this. Or maybe I have a hidden agenda. Maybe I know that reading my blog page is a waste of time, and it somehow feels satisfying that I can waste my time to write this page once, and thousands of others will waste their time reading it, thousands of times. I'm wasting more of your time than I am mine. I'm making a profit.
Saturday, 17 September 2011
Ways today's youth sounds like completely uneducated apes (oh and please stop)
Grammar. Punctuation. Spelling. Verb usage. Common Sense.
What has happened to these five terms? The more and more I browse the Internet, the more and more I regret doing so. I have always known the general public of this country to be less than scholarly, but the younger generation (even younger than me) makes me fearful of the future. This may be harsh (and possibly exaggerated for effect), however it needs to be said because it holds grains of truth - for more than one reason.
It wasn't too long ago that I sat in my high school English class. (9 years have only passed) I remember the dull grammar lectures and the spelling tests that made me want to fall asleep half the time. But, as much as I didn't realise it then, I'm thankful I paid attention 85% of the time.
As I now enter my second foundation year within the hospital in which I train (this time next year I'll be fully qualified, bitches! Technically I already am fully qualified, this years training just opens up more avenues for me. But enough of that) I look back on some of the things I wrote "way back when" and compare it to some of the things that are being written NOW by the high school generation. Quite honestly I'm not impressed and am convinced that the majority of youth is brain washed by pop culture OR they just lack functioning brain cells all together.
What am I referring to, right? The website today that has become the biggest festering place of recurring stupidity is YouTube. I'll admit, I visit YouTube a lot for watching music videos or other random videos my friends tell me about BUT you'll never find me sounding like a completely uneducated ape. How does one sound like a completely uneducated ape? You'd be surprised at the number of ways, most of which I'm sure you've come across. Here is a list of just a few of the things that annoy me most:
1. Made up words that now pass for slang - It is not cool to use stupid words that Mr. Webster didn't create as ways to express you point. No one can take you seriously when you say fo'shizzle.
2. I blame you Mr. Rapper! - I cannot entirely blame today's youth.
It all boils down to role models in the present day and age. More and more I find teens idolising their favourite pop culture star and no where can one see these shining beacons of stupidity than Music TV. Please take a moment and follow me to YouTube for a V.I.C. education (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG4xnTnFnJw)
That was a single of his from 2008 "Get Silly," (I searched for a while for a prime candidate in which to base my point, this arse pretty much proves what I'm getting at)
This bullshit is the typical rapper/hip hop artist video today.
However, it's when he steps away from his ridiculously dressed entourage and electronically produced "beats" that he makes me want to ban any kid from listening to or watching him and his ilk. For example I did a little research and in an interview I saw with this clown, all he said was "Like, like, like, you know what I'm sayin', like, like, like, you know what I'm sayin'." How many of today's youth sounds like this? (A lot, trust me)
Bet you'll need more than fingers and toes to count. That's the scary part! Record yourself, play it back and realise THIS SHIT IS NOT COOL. Which brings me to my next point...
3. "Valley girl language" - "LIKE, OMG! NO WAY! TOTALLY! FOR REAL!? Ummmm.... Like seriously." DUMB. DUMB. DUMB. We all fall victim to this language, out of excitement, nerves, etc.
However, it is when this language dominates your day to day speech that you need to learn how to use a thesaurus or deliberately try NOT to say these words.
It is especially bad when someone uses these filler words (most notably "like") in writing!
You have time to edit and proofread your work... DO IT! And if you don't have time, DON'T WRITE OR COMMENT ON THE INTERNET!... Please?
4. Just plain inexcusable "stupid speak" - let's turn back to our friend V.I.C. and focus now on the comments left by YouTube members (The links up there if you want to see my point). Dis. Dat. Luv. Thiz. And, to quote user JrPenguin320: "Thiz shit suck on my cook man wat up wit this shit man wtf they cant make anything good man!. (Yeah, I dug deep)
Before some get all up and arms about any or all of the aforementioned statements let me just say this:
I realise that a certain extent of this language is due to a severe lack of maturity. When I was in high school I'm sure those older than me thought similar things about my generation.
However, I feel as though this disregard for grammar, spelling and word choice is taking over the Internet more and more.
Put simply (and nicely)... It depresses, annoys and baffles me. And while I don't expect those that fall victim to these four obviously pointed out faults to care... You at least can read (I hope) and if you're thinking about what has been presented here - mission accomplished (somewhat).
What has happened to these five terms? The more and more I browse the Internet, the more and more I regret doing so. I have always known the general public of this country to be less than scholarly, but the younger generation (even younger than me) makes me fearful of the future. This may be harsh (and possibly exaggerated for effect), however it needs to be said because it holds grains of truth - for more than one reason.
It wasn't too long ago that I sat in my high school English class. (9 years have only passed) I remember the dull grammar lectures and the spelling tests that made me want to fall asleep half the time. But, as much as I didn't realise it then, I'm thankful I paid attention 85% of the time.
As I now enter my second foundation year within the hospital in which I train (this time next year I'll be fully qualified, bitches! Technically I already am fully qualified, this years training just opens up more avenues for me. But enough of that) I look back on some of the things I wrote "way back when" and compare it to some of the things that are being written NOW by the high school generation. Quite honestly I'm not impressed and am convinced that the majority of youth is brain washed by pop culture OR they just lack functioning brain cells all together.
What am I referring to, right? The website today that has become the biggest festering place of recurring stupidity is YouTube. I'll admit, I visit YouTube a lot for watching music videos or other random videos my friends tell me about BUT you'll never find me sounding like a completely uneducated ape. How does one sound like a completely uneducated ape? You'd be surprised at the number of ways, most of which I'm sure you've come across. Here is a list of just a few of the things that annoy me most:
1. Made up words that now pass for slang - It is not cool to use stupid words that Mr. Webster didn't create as ways to express you point. No one can take you seriously when you say fo'shizzle.
2. I blame you Mr. Rapper! - I cannot entirely blame today's youth.
It all boils down to role models in the present day and age. More and more I find teens idolising their favourite pop culture star and no where can one see these shining beacons of stupidity than Music TV. Please take a moment and follow me to YouTube for a V.I.C. education (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG4xnTnFnJw)
That was a single of his from 2008 "Get Silly," (I searched for a while for a prime candidate in which to base my point, this arse pretty much proves what I'm getting at)
This bullshit is the typical rapper/hip hop artist video today.
However, it's when he steps away from his ridiculously dressed entourage and electronically produced "beats" that he makes me want to ban any kid from listening to or watching him and his ilk. For example I did a little research and in an interview I saw with this clown, all he said was "Like, like, like, you know what I'm sayin', like, like, like, you know what I'm sayin'." How many of today's youth sounds like this? (A lot, trust me)
Bet you'll need more than fingers and toes to count. That's the scary part! Record yourself, play it back and realise THIS SHIT IS NOT COOL. Which brings me to my next point...
3. "Valley girl language" - "LIKE, OMG! NO WAY! TOTALLY! FOR REAL!? Ummmm.... Like seriously." DUMB. DUMB. DUMB. We all fall victim to this language, out of excitement, nerves, etc.
However, it is when this language dominates your day to day speech that you need to learn how to use a thesaurus or deliberately try NOT to say these words.
It is especially bad when someone uses these filler words (most notably "like") in writing!
You have time to edit and proofread your work... DO IT! And if you don't have time, DON'T WRITE OR COMMENT ON THE INTERNET!... Please?
4. Just plain inexcusable "stupid speak" - let's turn back to our friend V.I.C. and focus now on the comments left by YouTube members (The links up there if you want to see my point). Dis. Dat. Luv. Thiz. And, to quote user JrPenguin320: "Thiz shit suck on my cook man wat up wit this shit man wtf they cant make anything good man!. (Yeah, I dug deep)
Before some get all up and arms about any or all of the aforementioned statements let me just say this:
I realise that a certain extent of this language is due to a severe lack of maturity. When I was in high school I'm sure those older than me thought similar things about my generation.
However, I feel as though this disregard for grammar, spelling and word choice is taking over the Internet more and more.
Put simply (and nicely)... It depresses, annoys and baffles me. And while I don't expect those that fall victim to these four obviously pointed out faults to care... You at least can read (I hope) and if you're thinking about what has been presented here - mission accomplished (somewhat).
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Humans Aren't As Superior As We Think, Here's Why
You know humans like to think we've progressed throughout history, but we haven't. We like to think we're smarter because we made the computer and can fly a plane and the sort. Sure our thinking may be broader, but we still rely heavily on technology to do our work for us.
How many times since the typewriter came along have people actually handwritten a paper? I know people who don't even fill out envelopes when mailing a letter, instead they pull out their handy address label and attach it to the envelope. When is the last time you calculated how much change you'd get back from a £13.27 purchase if you paid with a 20 in your head? (the answer is £6.73, and I suck in math, but when it comes to my money I'll become Albert Einstein)
I think our generation of human is a lot weaker than back in the day. There were no fast food places to get a meal, back then, the meals really were fast food. They had to hunt and kill their meals. No guns either, by the way, they had to use a club or a rock, or even their own hands.
There were no doctors or surgeons to help you when you get sick. If you got sick back then, you rested, ate some crushed leaves and berries, and a "healer" shook beads inside a coconut tied to a stick over your body and if you lived, good for you and if you died....you died. There were no immunizations, which are supposed to help you from getting sick, but all they do are help viruses come back stronger and more deadlier. good job guys! We've succeeded in creating superviruses, don't be surprised if before long your zits whoops your arse for trying to buy a tub of Noxzema (family guy reference, I don't watch it, but I have caught it a few times when there's been nothing else on).
Want to know how I know our immune systems suck? Dogs... Yes "man's best friend" are immune to the HIV Virus. Some best friend, huh? I guess being able to lick your own genitals keeps you from having sex with infected dogs.
I can picture Rover now looking at a female dog like "Damn she's fine...hold up is she shedding hair? Nah...I'ma hafta take care of myself this time." *lick lick*
Don't get me wrong, immunisations are great in their own way, they cure syphilis, strep throat, and allergic reactions.
My only problem is that the diseases are improving faster than the treatments/cures are. That's why there are about 85 strands of the flu out there.
There are all these diseases that we're worried about, Bird Flu, Mad Cow disease, Salmonella from chickens, West Nile from mosquitoes. You know what animal doesn't get sick? Dogs...
And you can tell that the diseases are improving faster than the cures because the scientists are always worried to death about a smallpox or flu epidemic. Why the hell are we worried about a smallpox epidemic?
We can stop that before it gets out of hand... Or at least that would be the "Smart" thing to do. Speaking of smart. Humans are being bested by single-celled organisms! bacteria don't even have computers or iPhones and they're already more advanced because they focus on keeping each other alive.
They survive and they help other bacteria survive! People on the other hand, have other interests like yoga and Starbucks that keep them from surviving.
People have clouded judgements like greed, selfishness, and betrayal. You think there's not a cure for AIDS? There probably is, but if there is then there's a group of greedy bastards getting rich off of pills that keep the disease tame so that there's no "need" for the cure.
Who cares if the poor get AIDS right? Survival of the fittest right? It should be survival of the society. If a bacteria ran for Prime minister, I'd vote for it, it wouldn't be like it'd be the first time we had a PM without a brain!
Maybe that's just my opinion... Oh well.
How many times since the typewriter came along have people actually handwritten a paper? I know people who don't even fill out envelopes when mailing a letter, instead they pull out their handy address label and attach it to the envelope. When is the last time you calculated how much change you'd get back from a £13.27 purchase if you paid with a 20 in your head? (the answer is £6.73, and I suck in math, but when it comes to my money I'll become Albert Einstein)
I think our generation of human is a lot weaker than back in the day. There were no fast food places to get a meal, back then, the meals really were fast food. They had to hunt and kill their meals. No guns either, by the way, they had to use a club or a rock, or even their own hands.
There were no doctors or surgeons to help you when you get sick. If you got sick back then, you rested, ate some crushed leaves and berries, and a "healer" shook beads inside a coconut tied to a stick over your body and if you lived, good for you and if you died....you died. There were no immunizations, which are supposed to help you from getting sick, but all they do are help viruses come back stronger and more deadlier. good job guys! We've succeeded in creating superviruses, don't be surprised if before long your zits whoops your arse for trying to buy a tub of Noxzema (family guy reference, I don't watch it, but I have caught it a few times when there's been nothing else on).
Want to know how I know our immune systems suck? Dogs... Yes "man's best friend" are immune to the HIV Virus. Some best friend, huh? I guess being able to lick your own genitals keeps you from having sex with infected dogs.
I can picture Rover now looking at a female dog like "Damn she's fine...hold up is she shedding hair? Nah...I'ma hafta take care of myself this time." *lick lick*
Don't get me wrong, immunisations are great in their own way, they cure syphilis, strep throat, and allergic reactions.
My only problem is that the diseases are improving faster than the treatments/cures are. That's why there are about 85 strands of the flu out there.
There are all these diseases that we're worried about, Bird Flu, Mad Cow disease, Salmonella from chickens, West Nile from mosquitoes. You know what animal doesn't get sick? Dogs...
And you can tell that the diseases are improving faster than the cures because the scientists are always worried to death about a smallpox or flu epidemic. Why the hell are we worried about a smallpox epidemic?
We can stop that before it gets out of hand... Or at least that would be the "Smart" thing to do. Speaking of smart. Humans are being bested by single-celled organisms! bacteria don't even have computers or iPhones and they're already more advanced because they focus on keeping each other alive.
They survive and they help other bacteria survive! People on the other hand, have other interests like yoga and Starbucks that keep them from surviving.
People have clouded judgements like greed, selfishness, and betrayal. You think there's not a cure for AIDS? There probably is, but if there is then there's a group of greedy bastards getting rich off of pills that keep the disease tame so that there's no "need" for the cure.
Who cares if the poor get AIDS right? Survival of the fittest right? It should be survival of the society. If a bacteria ran for Prime minister, I'd vote for it, it wouldn't be like it'd be the first time we had a PM without a brain!
Maybe that's just my opinion... Oh well.
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