All those … moments will be lost in time, like tears…in rain.
The worst thing in the world is of course:
THE COMMON COLD
Thanks to my ‘friend’ Craig, I’ve been hit by a real big cold. Now let me tell you there is nothing worse in this world than having to work as an accountant with a cold. Staring at a computer screen for 8 hours straight with a head that feels like its just been used as a football doesn’t really help you feel any better. So please forgive me if I’m not in the best of moods for the next few days.
Now go away!! You’re bugging me!!
Having grown up on a diet of Honk Kong chop socky action films it filled my heart to observe my friend Craig in his first karate tournament. Visions of Mortal Kombat and Bloodsport flashed through my mind at first but unfortunately the actual events that transpired were worryingly bloodless. Oh well, there’s always next time. But nonetheless it was a great evening and Craig managed not to be beaten to a bloody pulp and in my books that’s a good thing. So a big shout out to Karate Craig! Well done Mr Lötter!
“I have been a comedian for a long time, so forgive me while I plaster on a fake smile and plough through this shit one more time.” – Bill Hicks
Ok ladies and gentlemen. Time for you all to sit still and listen. Where most of us are content to sit back and relax to the usual, stereotyped comedy fair it took a man like Bill Hicks to give comedians and audiences the kick up the are they so needed. Known for his caustic wit, cynical outlook and liberal views on drugs, Bill Hicks became one of the legends of stand up comedy. No simple observational jokes or prop routines. He managed to use sarcasm as a weapon to open people’s eyes to the walls keeping their world views narrow. He would frequently poke fun at organised religion and politics and break them down. Audiences also rarely escaped his frequent outbursts as this quote shows:
“We can call anyone? Well, how about my fucking agent, and let’s fire him together. Pittsburgh, you bastard. Good crowds? They stared at me like a dog that’s just been shown a card-trick.”
If you can, try and get hold of one of the many CDs or DVDs containing some of his acts. This is was great comedy should be about.
“I don’t mean to sound bitter, cold or cruel, but I am. So that’s how it comes out.”
So this morning I was driving to work as usual. Nothing different from any other morning. Same traffic, same taxi dodging, same old start to the day.
What made this morning that bit special was a certain song that played on my car stereo. Those of you who know me well will know that I am a rabid Tool fan. As such it was a pleasant surprise to once again discover the joys of the two of the most moving songs on their 10 000 Days album. The two songs, Wings for Marie and 10 000 Days are two of the most emotional moving songs I’ve heard in quite a while. They deal with Maynard’s mother who recently passed away after several years of suffering from the debilitating effects of a stroke. The songs manage to convey Maynard’s raw emotion with regards to his mother and how she managed to elevate him to the person he is today. Judith by his other band A Perfect Circle dealt with his dislike of organised religion and how he felt it had harmed his mother.
Two very different perspectives and both very honest, open and emotional. The true sign of a talented musician who is capable of conveying feeling and meaning with the minimum of fuss.
If you’re wondering why I haven’t been blogging much of late, be assured its not because I don’t want to. When one’s fingers snap off due to extreme cold it has a tendency to prevent blogging. Most of my recent activities have revolved around lying in bed under my duvet shivering till the morning hours. I then proceed to fall out of bed and shiver my way through yet another weekday after which I gratefully fall back into my bed in the evening. Multiply that by 5 times a week and you’ll soon get the picture. Thank goodness I’m not driving my old Mini. It was so full of breezy holes that it would be torture to drive it in the freezing cold mornings.
Come on summer come on!!
The tanks are being washed, the troops amassed and parade routes prepared. Initial indications are that one of the world’s most feared despots may be making an appearance in the Cape Town region in the near future. For this reason we’re pulling all the stops down here so that when she arrives she will be most proud of her Cape Town legions.
Added to the above we Capetonian minions are also in the process of constructing the world’s largest pizza pan. Rather than slave over a million pizzas it was decided that one gigantic pizza should rather be constructed to save on the slave labour so that the pizza would be ready in time for her glorious arrival. The only snag remaining is what secret ingredient is to be used. As the head minion I was to be trusted with the knowledge of the secret ingredient, but as of yet I have not been told it. We can only hope this does not delay the huge celebratory pizza indefinitely. Should I not post after the months of June / July you will know that I was executed for failing to provide adequate sustenance for her highness, the princess of darkness, the despot of evil, the conqueror of good, Kitti.
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Ah, what a week its been. A week filled with laughter, joy, ups and downs. Its times like this that remind one of all that is worth living for. In a world based around material possessions, greed and status its refreshing to be able to concentrate on the small things that really matter. To be able to explore your hopes, ideals and dreams and come to focus intently on your life’s aspirations really helps you ignore the superfluous facts that hide the beauty around you. Maybe this is the secret to a successful life, however you define that.
“And be a simple kind of man.
Be something you love and understand.
Be a simple kind of man.
Won’t you do this for me son,
If you can?
Forget your lust for the rich man’s gold
All that you need is in your soul,
And you can do this if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.
Boy, don’t you worry… you’ll find yourself.
Follow you heart and nothing else.
And you can do this if you try.
All I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.”
— Simple Man by The Deftones
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