Preparation

This cannot be. I must not be distracted. If all my plans are to come to fruition, then I must start now- I must prepare for my course in University to the fullest of my effort. Nothing less than maximum is the necessary prerequisite for success- and I fear that too much time already has been spent on idle pursuits such as computer games, puerile outings with many so-called "friends", or even following the EPL news about the Failing Arsenal.

It is against a backdrop of rapidly shifting relationships that this renewed urgency has surfaced. The trip to Hong Kong was fun enough, but there was an atmosphere of subtle discordancy that was never quite far from one's conscious thoughts- a shadow always hanging in the background, invisible to the eye but still faintly tangible to the non-physical senses.

A full re-assessment of my relationships in light of changing circumstances is still being undertaken, but thus far there have been consequences for my set of priorities. I am now of the opinion that aside from the closest circles of my companions all others must have at most secondary attention as my focus re-aligns itself on university preparation. (And, again, the definition of "closest" continues to change.)

As a side matter, I have deliberated intensively as to whether to post pictures of my trip on this blog or not. I have not made a decision yet, but (strangely enough) it has nothing to do with the tension described above. Rather it is a matter of principle; my stand has always been against disclosing one's real name and posting pictures of one's own person on this blog. Though the pictures are quite fascinating and fun, it conflicts with my desire for continued non-disclosure. So it may take a while for the Hong Kong pics to appear here, if they ever do.

But back to the main issue at hand- at stake are my greatest dreams, desires, and ambitions. Preparation is the key to realising them. The power of an arrow is determined not by the colour of its feathers but by the span of the bow from which it is launched. Trivial pursuits are inconsequential in the grand scheme of things; real power is attained from real effort and force of will. Span of the bow! That is the central concept I must work upon. No more petty distractions.

I realise that what I have expressed is indeed incredibly grim and heavy. Forgive me, but I am a realist, not some Fairy-airy dickhead who thinks that all things will be made fine simply by thinking Happy Twappy Thoughts and waiting for The Best to materialise out of thin air. (Admittedly, I have seen people who can do this and get away with it, but they are a rare breed on the verge of extinction because such Dickheads are utterly helpless when their luck runs out for good- they have neither the skills nor determination to survive.)

And so I retreat back to the comfort of darkness, away from false light, to carry on my plans without distraction. When my ideas and ideals have come to completion then the real light of genuine joy will be manifest- for me and those who have proven themselves true companions.

The Most Pro Movie in 2007

I think Transformers pwns 2007 cinema. Despite the fact that the year isn't even over. And that isn't just because the rest of movies this year are weak. In fact there are not bad ones like Pirates of the Carribean 3 and Ocean's Thirteen and possibly The Golden Compass, but Transformers is simply in a class of it's own.

The Simpsons Movie looks to be excellent stuff as well, a potential challenger for Best Film of 2007, but I think it'll lose out by a slight margin to this OWNAGE movie about Autobots and Decepticons.

As I said, Transformers are pure ownage. It's that simple.

As for the rest, Shrek 3, Die Hard 4, Hairy Pothead and the Order of the Penis, Fucktastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, etc, they can all go shit themselves.