Roar Soundly, Cecil

Let me start by clearing something out...
Football is a SPORT, so is basketball, hockey, running and hell...YOGA IS A SPORT!
Killing a lion is MURDER
Get a FUCKING proper HOBBY! 
We should come out in force for this gruesome killing of this beautiful creature
We should be furious that some idiot paid £35,000 to kill an animal in its habitat
You think you can come to Africa with your foreign money and purchase power by taking advantage of our poverty
You never pay someone to steal someone else's life 
That's not okay! It never will be!
Therefore it's not alright that you wandered into Cecil's home and robbed her of her life 
There may be white privilege in America but it's different in Africa 
We care about every life! 
That includes Cecil's and the many other beautiful creatures that there are in Africa 
So you had no idea that Cecil was Zimbabwe's icon, right? 
Well then are you implying that you'd have been perfectly fine with killing a 'nonfamous one'?
You witless human! 
Weren't you taught that it's never legal to kill 
You've killed enough of us this year!
These animals aren't meant to be trophies
There were not created to be placed on the walls of ignorant humans
If there was a lynch mob, I'd probably join it
For now, here's a lesson for you...Karma's a BITCH
If you don't get justice, then I'd recommend you close your practice down because there are several people that are seeking revenge
They might even take the same approach you took with Cecil
I heard it made you feel like a man...
Though I hope it was worth it
You've robbed a nation of its majestic symbol 
I only hope that you get what you deserve because you're a pathetic excuse for a human being
STAY OUT OF AFRICA! 

JUSTICE FOR CECIL.

Sign the petition JUSTICE FOR CECIL: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/821/738/351/demand-justice-for-cecil-the-lion-in-zimbambwe/

Buzzfeed on killing of Cecil: http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/this-is-whats-happening-to-the-dentist-who-allegedly-killed?utm_term=.jdk8jMoor#.ndJXgOPA6

When Junkie Met Book & Kitchen

Shall I go on? I think not seeing as the title itself is self-explanatory.

I am a former junkie. (Of course, I still cheat every now and then but I'm as bad as I used to be.) As you can probably pick from the name Book & Kitchen is a bookshop as well as a kitchen that serves exquisite food. It's truly incredible!

How did I crossroads with this immaculate haven, you ask? 

Well, it began with Arrival sending me an email about a film and photography masterclass workshop at a company called Schmick. And as my life kind of centers around my devotion of capturing life; I signed up and went to All Saints Rd on Saturday 11th July. 

We spent the day with five amazing humans, who were known as Christian, Ben, Joel, Lottie and Bona. One of whom had planned the workshop and the other four educated us in their craft. I learned that being a photographer and filmmaker is difficult because you aren't always guaranteed a job and for that matter, you may go days without having one. 

Nevertheless, we were reminded of what the great Confucius once said: "Choose a job that you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."

The outcome of the day was to make a short film whilst the rest captured the shooting of the film in pictures. We took on roles of directors, cameramen, and photographers. Our outcome was reached and we created out short film titled " The Conflict"

TIME FOR LUNCH! Schmick is on this gorgeous street, that's very wholesome in a way. Everyone is just friendly and they all know each other. I also learned that Notting Hill carnival doesn't happen very far from where we were and it passes through actually.

Sorry, I'm rambling. The point was there was no Nando's or McDonalds. We were nowhere near to a high street shop because this is this street's own piece of heaven that couldn't be taken by outsiders. People loved their local healthy shops and we were bound to love them too as Schmick had prepared a healthy lunch for us provided by one of their lovely friends at Book & Kitchen.  

One thing to know about me, I don't eat vegetables. I despise them! Or at least I used to. I sat next to Christian; who's, in fact, the founder of Schmick and he talked me through what was on my plate. It didn't seem too bad. It looked delicious, so I ate not only because I was famished but I wanted to try a new lifestyle...

Therefore if you ever find yourself on All Saints Rd, I urge you to pay a visit Book & Schmick. You won't regret it. I definitely need to go back as it's now one of my favourite places to eat and bookshop. 

My first meal at Book & Kitchen.

Find out more:

http://www.bookandkitchen.com/

http://schmick.tv/

Our movie: https://vimeo.com/schmick/review/133466922/b700b15105

Challenges for 2015 - Meditation #3

I'm living a life that's seeking a higher power! Though I'm a Christian, I believe that all religions eventually come to ONE ultimate conclusion...that there is a GOD. We may not be willing to believe this yet as some religions have more than one god but I believe it... 

Meditation is one of the things I've learned this year. It's very soothing not only the mind but for the body as well. It allows me to be at peace with myself even if it's for a few minutes a day. 

It's helped me be calmer and see the world in a different perspective. 

I can let go of being me. Learn more appreciation and awareness.   

Here's an app recommended by Ella of 'WeNeedToLiveMore'. It's called 'Headspace' and all you have to do is meditate 10 minutes a day, even when you're on the go.

It really does help. There several other things that you can also meditate about such as relationships, creativity, anxiety, and focus.

It's a "gym membership for the mind" - Andy Puddicombe

#JB17 Never Forget

I obsess about Formula One so much. It was saddening to have lost you at a young age. God needed an angel, so he chose you, Jules Bianchi. 

Until we see you again! 

Unperfectly Perfect

A picture says a million things, right? Well, while this may not be a perfect picture, I think that it sums up 19.07.2015 perfectly as we celebrated 3 birthdays in one day. And it was spectacular! 

It was a fantastic way to begin the summer. It was the perfect family reunion!

Life Aspirations

My ultimate goal in life...is to be at peace with myself. To eliminate the toxic feelings and elements, energies that surround me. Unlearn the negatives and harmful practices, thought patterns that I've come across in my life. My ultimate goal in life is to stop checking for those people that don't check for me. Create a space that's just for myself and I...a place that's nurturing for growth so that I can generate loving energy for not only myself; but for others as well. I have a goal when I want to nourish my spirit and balance my energies. I have big dreams. I deserve to live a life that I love and let that love radiate. 

My eventual goal in life...is to live a life that I'm content with to the utmost full. 

tumblr inspired by llleighsmith

Sit, Admire, Have A Listen, Purchase

I don't know if you can tell but this is 'B*tch Better Have My Money'

I think that I pretty much live and breathe music. You will never find me without headphones plugged into my ears unless I'm sleeping...? Actually I go to bed with earphones in my ear, so ignore the last two words of the last sentence. 

Any whoooo, here are my top 10 albums/singles that I've been loving recently. I might drift back into the past but only because I have a theory that music in the '90s and further back was kind of the best music. 

Ashley ---> Ash, Lamppost, Pumplex, Asher-Lilly #happy17thbornday

Jumper Day 2013

A few years ago...I think it was last year to speak I asked Ashley what I should post next and she told me to post about how "prestige and amazing she is" is it's exactly what I did but I never posted it until NOW!

You know how people are always on about crap and useless shit. Ash isn't like that. Well, she is sometimes but only because I'm not listening so obviously I'll assume that she's chatting crap. Ashley is a great friend, a terrific being with a seriously crazy personality. We've been friends for 6 years now but I don't remember how we came to be (if you remember pumplex, please enlighten me!) I will say that as the brilliant person she is, we've had our fair few arguments about the weirdest, silliest and most unusual things. I know that life has this thing with finding people and being incredibly shit to them but Ashley has had her great times and while it hasn't always been easy; she's managed to get back up. I thank God that she doesn't break easily. 

The fact that I'm here and able to write lots about this girl shows how much she means to me. When we approached our final months of secondary school; we knew that it was gonna suck not seeing you every day even though we go to the same sixth form; (you know with the whole deal of my lessons being half at Sydenham and half at Forest Hill). I truly believe that you are a courageous, amazing person destined for greatness because it's been a while since I've a had friend like you. We are so alike in so many ways though we don't always like to admit it, the integrity that you possess it what makes you, simply you. 

Hopefully after my exams we'll see each other more because I miss you...and as we are both stubborn, the fact that we hate admitting defeat, the fact that we can spend 4 or more hours on the phone talking about the weirdest things, the fact that you are one of the very few... and I do mean this and will emphasize it and you know it too. Not many people can make me laugh so much that it physically hurts but you do. You can be a challenge at times but you're are worth it at times, while the other times; I have vowed to kill you ;) 

This is your first 17th birthday present:). I'm excited for all the fun, trouble and  memories that are to come. I consider you a living piece of art and a best friend because you simply are, always were and always will be. Therefore after reading this, you can't cuss me for the next 2 months because this is an A* first present.

Lots of love, forever and always

Bubba g, Pumplex,
Xoxo

  

'39'45

 "If There's A God, He Will Have To Beg For My Forgiveness" - A phrase that was craved on the walls of a concentration camp cell during WWII by a Jewish prisoner.

June Obession Tune

             

So this is "Palm of Your Hand" off Cody Simpson's new independent album, "Free".

I think this is my 4 or 5th post about Simpson since my friends introduced me to him and his new music, so thank you Reanar and Flora. 

"Free" is out on July 10th and I think out of all the tracks; this is got to be my favourite track. Simpson's new vibe to music is raw and very acoustic, (one of my favourite kinds of music).

So I urge you to check out "Free". I think you can pre-order it on iTunes...so do it NOW!

Brotherly Love

My Past 3 Months Experiences Summarised At 4am On July 3, 2015

Tell me why...
Tell me why I can't write down all my aspirations and torments
Why shouldn't I be allowed to rant about what I think is fair and unjust all because it doesn't fall under the regulations of the society we live in
Tell me why...
Why can't I replicate the feelings that you once had for me or is it because my feelings for your have only become apparent at a later time they are invalid
Why was it okay for you to love me at the time that you did but because I was somewhat naive built with a hint of wildernesses; my feelings are now disregarded
Why do I have to sit in a classroom and glance up at clueless beings who proclaim that they know what they are doing but the bitter truth is that they are only doing so because the curriculum told them to do so
Why should we be denied the knowledge of knowing how life really is
Raw, chaotic and most of all, indescribable
Tell me why...I should conform to society yet again and again you constantly preach to me about being anything I want to be;
Well, I want to be the first non-conformist!
Tell me why we aren't taught how gut wrenching love is...
How you can give your whole self to someone only to have them break you into pieces
To have fixated your entire life upon someone else's only to have them dismiss you like a washed out sign
Tell me why...
Why schools are starting to feel more like an entrapment than a place of knowledge
Why prisons are now described as the true places of knowledge
Why are we not taught about the value of someone's life not matter the colour of their skin
Instead, we substitute such important topics for memorising the circumference of a circle
Let's not sugarcoat life, rather I urge you to push us out there clear minded and while we are still naive so that we can learn for ourselves
It's a hell of a lot better than putting off a facade that's now ever fading 
I get more news from Tumblr and twitter than the news channel
You see it's not so pointless now, such news is uncensored and real
If I should fail at life, or if life should fail me; I will not have failed at all as it would be you that has failed me
Though some may choose to memorise the circumference of a circle, I know that I won't
Merely because it's not what intrigues me; rather what captivates me is the world around me...
Seeking a higher power, high existence and learning of my colour
To put endless amounts of energy into us making us into the model citizens
It will be a celebration for that 1 % that will gracefully evolve into those citizens but I won't 
I'm not about that life!
If I should fail at life, I choose to retire to prison and spend the last of my day's learning 
I mean truly learning!
Cause heaven knows that everything that I've learnt where I slept or spent the whole lesson out of class has been classified in the 'I didn't give a fcuk' part of my brain
Though it may seem as if I've lost at life, I have WON...
My slip on the conformity of life only bears scribbles of a contradiction

"In General, Men Don't Give A Damn" - Pres. Jimmy Carter

I love my TED Talks. So imagine how surprised and weirdly excited (does that even make sense..??) I was when I came upon this video! 

Jimmy Carter On "Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse"

I think that every former US president should do a TED talk. I don't see why people are being shits about the video. Every day men are sexist against women...! Why can't we get a day to be sexist about the other gender!?!

You should realize that in some alternate universe, women are more important than men as we give birth to you. (In this universe, we are all equal, right...?) 

So shut your pieholes and for the next 16 minutes, grab a seat, watch and appreciate Jimmy Carter's talk based "flawed data"; as I seriously doubt that any of you haters are brave enough to stand up and voice about the unfair treatment of women in the world.