After a seminar workshop last night, I went for a stroll by the River Thames and caught three landscape photographs. It was nice to stop off and get the best images I can before setting off on my travels home. I’d like to share those pictures with you all..
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Young T and Bugsey are a rap duo from Nottingham, United Kingdom, who have been delivering consistent bangers for a while now. They first made their mark in the music scene with the track Glistenin, afterwards releasing No Mickey Mouse Ting, and a collaborative feature with Belly Squad called Gangland. All their music is available on all major platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer etc.) . You can watch their videos on Youtube too. I’m also sure you can catch them doing live performances. I’d recommend checking out their social media pages. (It will be listed at the end of the post).
I’ll be talking their recent song 4 x 4 produced by ScribzRiley.
The two seem to know what they are doing on every beat they touch. Every song has a smooth feel to it, with the instrumental making your head bop. Their lyrics are always accurately placed together, allowing it to collide perfectly as the song progresses. I’ve noticed their ability to produce catchy bridges and choruses. This especially can be heard on 4×4 – “Now I hop out the 4×4, man jump out one by one”. You can sing along to it quite easily without getting tangled up within it. (It’s been stuck in my head since I heard it).
The song talks about how they were trying to bring their people through but they were not interested in it. However, they are now perceived to be of a higher class status, as they have the privilege of cruising in a 4×4 vehicle with their friends. So consequently as the song continues, they dive back into the archives of their life story and explain their positions, before they got to where they are now. Young T and Bugsey also mention life-changing events and circumstances that have contributed to the upheavals in their lives. Perhaps, many artists will be able to relate to their come up in the industry. Whereas the music supporters get to understand and picture what it was like, as they take in the lyrics. Luckily for us females, we find out Young T knows what contour does. It hasn’t been an easy road to success, but they are reaping the benefits for the journey as time goes on. Last but not least, it includes references to their popularity with the ladies.
Go and check out their music!
Twitter – @YoungTandBugsey , YoungTArtist x BugseyETMG
Instagram – youngtmusic x bugseymusic
Youtube – YoungTBugsey1
This book is written by a lady called Sara Bernard.
It discusses the complications couples face, when in a relationship with a language barrier. For example, the main characters Rhys and Steffi. Rhys is deaf and Steffi can’t speak (she has selective mutism), so therefore they communicate through sign language and lip read. It actually teaches you a bit about sign language and provides you with further information; if you’re interested to study it.
Despite their differences, it’s cute because they use this msn type messenger called Jackbytes to talk. It’s more like a snapchat version (the messages disappear). However throughout the course of the story, it shows how they face issues and overcome it. For example, they take a trip out to Scotland. Rhys has an accident whilst hiking in the mountains. This really tests their relationship, as he feels like he’s let her down but can’t express himself.
Nevertheless they come to realise they understand each other on a fundamental level, so they overcome the minor hiccups they have.
The book also revolves around Steffi’s friendship with Tem (her best friend) and shows how having differences in friendships can be worked out.
Overall, this book was really good to read, because you could hear the story from her perspective and understand the relationship and family issues that come up. It was like being in her brain navigating your way through how she sees her world of life. I found some parts of it to be humorous, because it reminded me of mini inserts, you know things you would be thinking in your head but won’t say out loud. Similar, to a thought bubble lol and also, the simple language that was used; direct and straight talking.
Last but not least, it’s available at Waterstone bookstore for £7.99
Chanda D
It’s a condition that affects many; leaving you feel like your head is chilling in the clouds but it’s not light. It feels heavy, similar to the atmosphere when it’s about to rain or furthermore, like an obstruction blocking the road so you can’t move. Even more so, for creative people, it can be a major issue, because your use of imagination is limited. This prevents you from putting your mind to good use.
I’m going to list some of the symptoms, just in case you’re wondering what to look out for:
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, but….
There are ways to get rid of it, once you’re aware of it:
For further information on brain fog, google it or click on this link: Brain Fog Info
Chanda D
Sometimes you can find it hard to get back into things you use to enjoy doing, because you’re still holding on to memories of the past. You feel like you’re over it, but only parts of you really think that. For example, mentally you can be detached, whereas physically your body is telling you something different.
I’ve noticed how we avoid pain is by listening to our heads, rather than listening to our mind and hearts combined. This can lead you down a dangerous road. It has the potential to change you as a person, because you’re not able to see the damage you are doing to yourself. Once you wake up, you realise certain things need to be changed.
When you’ve been through bad experiences. It is having to untangle bare knots, similar to when you’re unravelling headphones. Sometimes you don’t know how to tell people what’s going and pretend to be fine, until it’s too late.
Could be the biggest mistake.. you find yourself further detached from reality, whilst still trying to make sense of moving times. It’s a funky concept, but I’m sure you can imagine what I mean. Hypothetically speaking, the clocks have moved forward but your laptop clock is still stuck on 12. You check your phone, it says 12:05. You see 12:05 on the household clock. You wonder why your laptop is still telling you it’s midday. See right there is how confusion is created. The analogy to describe how the mind works, when you’re not really with it.
So much goes on in that brain of ours that we forget to be still.
I’d recommend meditation music as it’s really calm, to help get you wind and forget about all the stressors that go on around you.
Hope you’ve enjoyed reading this blog post.
Let me know about any topics you would like me to talk about in the future.
Chanda D
It wasn’t until mid/late last year that I realised there is a lot more to YouTube. It’s strange when you think about it, because most of us go on there just to listen to the latest music. However, there is so much knowledge and information that can be gained from watching videos on there.
I had an epiphany in the shower and what I concluded from it, is that YouTube is the plug to all. It is the video version of Google. Similarly, both use a search bar to explore what we are looking for within the depths of information that is available to us worldwide. The only difference is one expresses solely through moving image and audio, whilst the other one gives you several options (web, images, videos, books etc.) on how to look at it. The bottom line is both will give you the extensive amount of data stored from those couple of words you put in.
You can compare YouTube to being at school. For example, let’s say you have an exam coming up or you need to find out about a specific topic. You can actually watch a whole lecture, plus the fact, YouTube will give you what you’re looking for and some more. The related videos could have or usually does hold relevance to you. It’s like you go to Krispy Kreme and want a box of the assorted doughnuts, but then you noticed there is deal, so you can have two boxes for the price of X. So, you tap on that info as well and imagine just after one lengthy session on YouTube, you’ve gained sufficient amount of wisdom, so it’s all rosey and you’re happy.
I think it’s way more useful for research than Google is. Just because you can hear word for word what’s being presented to you. Also, it reduces the lack of understanding that can occur from reading text. It is easier for the ears to hear, than for the brain to translate. I know that doesn’t make sense, seeing as I am writing this blog to explain the concept.
But what I hope is for you to take on your own interpretation about it.
Chanda D
No I’m not talking about Chipmunk’s song.
I mean who are you? Do you even know who you are? Or what values and attributes you stand for?
It is easy in this society to get lost trying to conform to what is “right”. That doesn’t mean you have to though. Why don’t you take the initiative and self-express? & not be what society or another person expects you to be.
The next question is how do you find who you are?
My answer is you find who are you through times of struggle. You see who was down for you and who wasn’t. You recognise what you find joy in and makes you happy. You understand that you are in this world alone, so you have to make the most of what you’ve got. You have to appreciate both bad and good times, because it strengthens you. You have to practice the art of self – control. It’s not everything that should provoke a reaction out of you- that’s purely a waste of energy. In time, you identify what’s important and what isn’t.
Back to the question.. Who Are You? Could you describe yourself to someone else? If not, think about why..
I hope this question ponders on your mind, because it’s not hard to lose track of your individuality, when you’re influenced by your surroundings. Try and remain grounded and live by a set-up that works best for you.
Chanda D.
The season has changed but what else is going on?
See the weather doesn’t give any warnings, one day you wake up and it’s extremely cold, the next it’s just about bearable.
Change is moving on to something different.. or simply deciding to experiment with new things.
Change doesn’t have to be scary, I mean you collect it after a purchase. You gladly accept it after a transaction, so why not accommodate it in real life ?
Change is the unknown, were you not once unknown to those around you? But you chose to remain in their life or for them to stay in yours, on the basis of familiarities & your compatibility.
Change is getting up in the morning and figuring out what could be done in another way. Example number one, I’m writing the top half of the blog, whilst walking to the gym. It’s a change, because I’m usually in bed doing it.
Change doesn’t have to be sudden, but rather an adjustment to circumstances going on around you. Example number two, waking up and realising improvements need to made, by exploring new methods of handling situations.
Remain self aware, identify and recognise your strengths and weaknesses.
Chanda D
Life is great, you live it and enjoy it.
I’m talking about life, because it presents so many obstacles, regardless of your age and/or circumstances. I mean, some may say that you haven’t gone through anything, but what YOU have been through has meant something to YOU. It’s shaped your views and change your mind set. Who is someone to tell you your problem isn’t a problem, despite how minor or major it may be?
Your life is what others see from the outside,but not on the inside. Nobody really wants to talk about how life attacks you internally. What I mean by this, is the times you’re in your bedroom alone. Those quiet moments where you reflect or dream and/or daydream.. You often sit up late wondering ‘where am I going’ , ‘what am I doing’ or ‘am I going to get there’. This is coming from a place of fear, which is natural, so don’t be discouraged. It’s not that you haven’t got goals in places. It’s just you’re apprehensive about the present and future.
The funny thing is you don’t where life could take you. You hope to remain on the right path and succeed. I’ve found during these times to scan through old memories, to help me improve on myself. Find out what works for you.
Everyone has their own story and that’s okay. Think about yours, whilst I share a little part of mine. Let’s get a little personal here… I used to think I had to be a certain way, because that was what I was used to or everyone else was doing it. One thing I realised was I was only hurting myself. In order to grow, you need to accept who you are and run with it. At the end of the day, the only person you have is yourself. I’m not here to talk for everyone, because we are all different. One thing I can say is do not sacrifice your long term happiness, for the incentives of short term gratification.
From this day, or maybe tomorrow or the next day.. promise yourself one or two things and stick to it.
It was a pleasure to write this.. CD.
Reality TV has been active since the early 2000s, notably referring to one of my early experiences of watching Big Brother. Back then, reality seemed like reality. Sounds silly, but there was so much rawness to it.
It stood out compared to other programmes and quickly gained popularity. I believe the public were amazed, and played the role of psychologists, watching people in a confided space, like it was a social experiment.
Recently, I’ve noticed reality TV shows are more fiction-based, than an accurate representation of real life. They claim to show reality, but what they are broadcasting is merely their version of a constructed reality.
Some programmes such as ITVBe’s TOWIE , lets its viewers know “some of the scenes has been set up for your entertainment”. On the other hand, you have programmes like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, who argue the programme is all reality. Despite the fact, others have contested against this statement, suggesting the scenes are scripted and re-shot if needed to.
The lack of dishonesty from reality TV could cause a decline in its fan base. To avoid this problem, i believe all reality TV shows should mention in its opening credits the extent of reality that will be shown. It would be a way to prevent reputation damage, because the viewers would be aware, so therefore the second guesses and negative comments would be common but eventually detoriate.
This is just one view. Think about yours.
Chanda D
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