I met this slightly odd philosophical guy once, he really believed that because he studied philosophy he was superior to others, not intentionally in a conscious or bad way, but I’m sure he thought it…

The point of this drivel is… he asked me what my favourite quote was, he seemed suprised when I didn’t hesitate to say “Born stupid? Try again”. It’s not by someone famous, in fact, it’s just something I picked up years ago as a flyer for an internet company in the dot com boom days… and yes, they are bust now).

I love it! So much so I framed it and it sits on my desk, it’s everything I believe in 4 words!

It means so much to me:

Things happen, it’s how you deal with it that matters.
Choose to take control of your life.
and Keep on truckin’!!

One thing I have found though (when it’s been re-located to a place of work) – some people just don’t get it!?

What?

Seriously, I’ve had people ask me what it means, usually by people who are “happy” living their lives, ticking along and not pushing forwards. Feck that for a game of cricket! I want more!!!
Well, it works for me.

Hope y’all had a groovy weekend.

Cllr David Clutterbuck

“Who?” …probably what most of you said outloud when you read that, am I right?
Well, allow me explain… If you believe the papers, he’s the Bournemouth Councillor who was suspended from his duties and then resigned from the conservative party after he joked in an email:

“…that a modern-day Noah would have to let gay animals aboard his ark.”

Outrageous! Er… I don’t think so, not very funny perhaps. Worthy of anything more than a reprimand, I don’t think so.

Why then are all the journalists up in arms that this man was forced out for a bad joke? Political correctness gone mad type stories… the ageist card was played (he’s 70)… the “they’ve wanted me out for ages” spiel…

Not one article seems to of picked up why he was actually suspended – after he’d been asked to apologise for any offence caused made the remark he responded:

“I believe in the law of Moses. I’m not a religious fanatic. As long as they do it behind closed doors, I don’t mind, but now they (homosexuals) control the media, the television.

They have much stronger control over this country than they should have.”

Now that is suspension material, but no one seems to of even mentioned it in the media… it’s really making me sick the amount of stirring up that goes on in the mainstream media – that quote is why he got fired and frankly a disgusting view for someone in public office, I’m amazed that it’s not been picked up and shouted about!

Anyway, I’ve vented so now back to the plans for world domination… if you’re out on sat night in Bournemouth town, come say hi, I’m spinnin’ downstairs in Toko from midnight to 5.

Ciao!

Help! I don’t know what to have for breakfast anymore!

I’m changing a lot of habits at the moment, in a continued effort to better myself.. part of that is reviewing my diet… one area I’m weak is breakfast.

Cereal is out, I’m cutting out as much dairy as possible… so by the same token…

Toast and butter/marg is out.

Just fruit is too acidic.

Yoghurt – dairy again damn it…

Full english/fry up – one word… FAT
Grill up/bacon sandwich – time constraints being the main factor here, actually, maybe that is the answer, making more time in the morning to have breakfast… I’m not a morning person, I work best later in the day… hold on, its all connected. Bugger. I’ve self analysed myself again – so do I post this or delete it now I know the answers… erm…

If you have any suggestions, bring it on baby! I’ve confused myself.

£64,851.82

Quite a random amount eh?

Thats my target for phase 1, I’ve been working on the plan this weekend and whilst I’ve always known what the plan is… it wasn’t specific enough… well now it is!

I might share it with y’all at a later date, I’m not sure yet… but for now, that’s the target.

Whilst I was searching for a price for something (to arrive at the figure you see above) I also re-discovered one of my favourite quotes:

“The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment; it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone.”
Orison Swett Marden

EDIT: In fact… I like it so much, I’m putting it over there too >>>

I’m a pretty smart chap I reckon… but goddamn the national lottery makes no sense any more!

I went to my local shop today with a friend, he decided to buy a ticket for tonights draw… he’s kinda like me in that he doesn’t believe in luck but he just felt like it… so across we wandered to the little post thing.

What the bejeebus???

Midweek lottery, Friday Euromillions, Saturday, bonus ball… thunderball, daily play and hotpicks… WHAT?

We gave up, figured that it was more likely I’d bump into Cat Deeley tonight and fly to vegas and marry her… now that’d be luck I could believe in!