August 2010
13 posts
“I was disowned by my Pakistani family today. It was quite possibly the best...”
Currently sleeping on Morgan’s floor.. have never been happier
Missed 2148 train to Aberdare to get the 2205 City Line. I’m sat in view of Glynrhondda Mosque, opened in 1882 as the firsy mosque in the UK. Girls in hijabs, ayyabas etc speak in Arabic, I think it must be prayer time.
Sat opposite anarcho Steve’s, sat outside Sherman theatre and sat in front of a group of homeless drinking men. Need to get my journal back, need to have something to...
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Divide and Rule
One of the problems with post colonialism in an ex imperial country is that it essentially strips a person of their identity in a new setting with them unknowingly going along with it.
For example, asian rock music will never be taken that seriously by either side as it’s viewed as intrusion e.g. using a form of ‘white rebellion’ will brand you with western leanings and as...
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Number 11 Gone
I’ve been keeping journals for around five years detailing my life. There are entries about memorable holidays, such as my first school trip abroad to Germany when I was fourteen where many friends had written in it alongside receipts, coach tickets, pictures etc and even my first punk gig. My most recent journal was one of these which was a gift from my mother as a way of celebrating...
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Adjust
I never wrote that letter. I didn’t write a lot of things, a lot of things I should have been writing when I’m just burning time, or just generally burning.
Sometimes I feel overbearingly self concious when I shouldn’t be, writing the letter would have done nothing. It makes it more eager, shady arguments, corrupt beliefs and people all too eager to press their red button....
