Prince Myshkin

I came to a realisation last week that you will never be able to explain drug use in a positive way to some people. I was with a few friends and we rolled quite a few joints and had them in the early hours at various places with nice views in my friends town. We always make sure never to smoke anywhere we are likely to crash (NEVER EVER sat down in front of a tv). We use it as a thinking and social tool and it leads to some pretty awesome conversations. Last week we spoke of feminism, population and sociological issues at advanced levels and it's the last few years of me doing this that have really shaped me. If I had hung out with other people I have met in the past (for example people I know due to geographical proximity) I would have been very different. My friends have taught me so much (there's about four of us and we are all quite well read and bring different things to the conversations - I have two friends who are very big on science and can blow my mind explaining the complexities of some things. My other friend often plays a bit of a devil's advocate kind of role and is a bit of an ideas guy and always has an interesting perspective to place on things) and I like to think I have taught them things too. Had I simply hung out with those other friends (who are far more juvenile, and quite frankly, in my opinion shit people - sexist, homophobic, just drink all the time and never aspire to anything [i'm talking about aspire to something within themselves, not job wise. They don't seem to want to further themselves as people]) I would have found my self dumbing down, as I have done in the past when hanging out with them because it becomes a chore to correct them even within my own head on all their misconceptions. Anyway, because I met my closest friends at college and was able to keep in contact with them after moving apart in the uni days, it has meant that I've been able to continue what I see as an important part of my growth. My parents like talking to me and are interested in what I have to say but if I was to tell them some of these perspectives have come from realisations from evenings under the influence of weed. I'm not saying you need the weed to talk to people, but when we do smoke weed it's almost a ritual in that we go to secluded areas, away from contact with others. It's a peaceful place and we have our own space to talk. And with the help of weed I feel we go more into detail in the discussions than we might do if we were sober. Anyway, I realised I could never tell this to my parents, and that's sad. All they'd see would be some guys doing something illegal, creeping around in the early hours where it's quite dark and cold, smoking drugs. The war on drugs has worked too well on them. They are petrified of the stuff (which is fair enough to be against drugs, but you have to have some kind of perspective on these things in terms of not all drugs are the same and you're not gonna become some junky as soon as you smoke one spliff) and will have no positives said about any drugs. I just find it really weird that I'll never be able to acknowledge this minor thing I sometimes do which has helped me in some ways. The irony being I'm trying to go the year drinking as little as possible, only drinking on special occasions and not actually being drunk at any point (so far I had a couple of glasses of wine in March for my anniversary with my girlfriend, and also for my birthday late April). If I was to see them whilst high though I would automatically say i was drunk if questioned. They know I have given up alcohol pretty much all together but I'm willing to let them think I've decided to get drunk on some random night rather than just say I'm a little high. Given alcohol (for me and for many I imagine) is such an unproductive drug, I'd be happy identifying myself with that rather than say the not awful truth. It's just so stupid that it's a no go for some people in terms of acceptance. Anyway, I can't be bothered reading that back. It's a bit all over the place but I hope you get my point.

How did the stress busting go?

It's got promise, in terms of the album. It's nothing amazing but it's a nice teaser.

So I'm thinking Annette, then Tnspieler, then Emma? I'm taking questions for Annette.

What did I miss whilst I was away? His posts always seemed conspiracy laden but I never saw him go over the edge. I wouldn't be surprised to hear he said something promoting those kinda things.

Yup.

I've been into him for a fortnight so I can wait another couple of years if need be.

That RVP thing is awesome. I'll always dislike Piers Morgan. For his former job, for his current job and for saying he prefers America because if you cruise around with the top down blaring out Guns & Roses people will be impressed whereas as in England they'd call you a tosser. He said it as though this was a bad thing. Tosser.

Ha. Is he due to release one soon?

OK, in the football thread I agree. I never really see him elsewhere so it shouldn't be hard unless he makes more badly worded posts in the Woolwich thread. Just let me reply to this one then I'm done with him in this thread. Hughes has done well at two clubs and done badly at two clubs. The two clubs he did well at were of Stokes level (Blackburn - where he did phenomenally all things considered - and Fulham, where he made a positive start). He did badly at two clubs where he wasn't making the transfers and was in a pressure situation of seeing the club spend a lot of money. He got Rovers out of a tight spot. When he took over they were bottom of the league and looking certain for relegation. he sorted the defence out, ground out results and took them to a semi regular European qualifying team. He has plenty to prove and is far from a safe choice, but then again who is a safe choice? This could be a stroke of genius if it works. I'm guessing you're biased because he managed the team you bang on about all the time, and I'm biased because he managed the team I've had a season ticket with for 19 years (just about to buy my twentieth when they go on sale).

It is an absolute fucking crime that nobody else has posted in this thread. Surprisingly, given the rage, this is a sober post.

I'm ready to receive questions.

Connan Mockasin Tame Impala Beck Thom Yorke (in all his manifestations) Flaming Lips

New BoC https://soundcloud.com/warp-records/reach-for-the-dead

I'm gonna have to do something with that. Maybe put it in a short story or something. Not that I've ever written a short story.

Yeah, guitarist and drummer messing about whilst I was sorting out the recording equipment (mobile phone under laundry).

Here's a teaser: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjF_98RC-uU]Drauner/Soundtrack - YouTube[/ame] No bass or vocals on this one yet and it was improvised (genuinely - all we had was the synth, hence the mistakes and false start) but you get the general vibe.

Speaking of this: http://imgur.com/elR6msH

To be honest it needs to be two females to be fair.

You sound like a washed up psychic.

To be honest though my last eight posts or so on here have been baiting him for being a tosspot. Fair play that he hasn't bitten though. Still don't know what he gets from posting in this section.

I'd post more in this thread and probably try and initiate proper footballing discussions (like I attempt to start up debates in the Lounge and Music sections) but Bart posts here so I don't see the point.

Why you keep coming and going? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgcY2W5qs6M]East 17 - Stay Another Day (Video) - YouTube[/ame]

Sweet, thanks everyone.

Opening post edited. Who's next?