The honour of sharing one’s life with the world

As I've said in the past, I love a lot of Lana Del Rey's music. But today I heard she wrote the following: "I'm literally changing the world by putting my life and thoughts and love out there on the table 24 seven. Respect it." - Lana Del Rey Jesus Christ, that puts even my…

Caring too much

I think a large portion of my problems stem from the fact that in life I've always had a habit of assuming people care about me to the same extent I care about others. I think also, I like helping people to the extent that I will tend to let the aim of helping another…

My type

I need a cynical idealist Who recognises how futile our efforts to save things are Someone who'll only make efforts to Because they're good enough That sometimes making those little efforts Makes them feel good Someone wise enough to admit There's no such thing As being altruistic I couldn't cope with someone who Was convinced…

Messiah Complex

Before my accident I think I had what the wonderful Russell Brand describes as 'The Messiah Complex'. I thought I had something important and good to do during my time on this planet. It's disturbing how just one event has turned me into the opposite of that, in the last few years I've become increasingly…