Dwain Chambers a Justice or Injustice?

So this debate has been going on for a little while now and lots of people have waded in with their views. I’ve kinda kept out of it but it’s starting to bug me so I’ve decided to comment.

I understand that emotions are running high and that everyone has an opinion so here’s mine! I do not condone cheating or the use of drugs, there is a great responsibility placed on all of us whether we are in the spotlight or not to be a positive example to others. So here is my thought!

Dwain Chambers was found guilty of using performance enhancing drugs in order to achieve the success he experienced at within athletics’s. He initially tried to cover up what he had done (I have no doubts that he was aided) and he was sentenced, served his sentence and had returned to the world of sport to prove that he can achieve without the drugs. He made expressed that he felt that most who achieved a gold medal in the world of athletics’s were using drugs.

So here we go, I think that Dwain was unwise to make the comments that he did, however, as someone who has been within the industry he most probably has some insight about some of the people he has trained and worked with. Drugs are most probably common in some circles. Funny, whilst I completely believe that Dwain has to take responsibility for his actions and choices, I also believe that there must have been a coach or trainer who would have been involved and we just don’t seem to be talking about them.

Here’s where I get frustrated, Dwain Chambers has served his time and everyone deserves a second chance. Everyone is talking about the influence and affects on the younger generation. Hmm so what of Amy Winehouse who is a wino and drug taker who can’t even perform properly she’s so lambasted yet we are awarding her with 5 Grammy’s and acclaiming her music. Great example! What of Kate Moss who is another druggie, who’s drug habit is knowingly in the public eye, yet she’s still the face of Rimmel London and has been completely forgiven of her misdemeanors but is the face of UK modelling. Sorry??? Then Pete Dogherty who although he’s been to court several times for his drug taking, he’s still selling music and gets off with a slap on the wrist every time.

So how do we get this sooo wrong. A guy who has served his time admitted his offense and wants to now prove that he has the skill and talent and he can get a medal without drugs getting such a hard time. Yet three people who influence youth culture substantially who are drug takers and alcoholics can be exempted from all responsibility and in-fact receive plenty of publicity without calls for them to step away from the limelight.

It’s a bit messed up if you ask me. One rule for one and one rule for the other!!!

For me Dwain Chambers deserves a second chance, just like the rest of us! But hey we all have our own oppinions

India Irie: Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship

I love music I truly do, it can match my mood and lift me, create a specific atmosphere, make me laugh or cry. India Irie’s Testimony: Vol.1, Life & Relationship does this and sooo much more.

Each song relates to something that I’ve been through in my life, many of the emotions, thoughts and feelings raised are generic to most peoples lives. My kids love this album and thankfully it’s one that I can actually share with them. On our way to school in the car we listen to track six, There’s Hope!! WOW what a song to start your day with…”There’s hope, it doesn’t cost a thing to smile, you don’t have to pay to laugh, you’d better than God for that!” With this in their ear’s my girls go skipping off to school expecting great things.

Theres’ another song called “I Choose” this one get’s me going too. Life is so short and we spend far too much of it accentuating the negative as opposed to the positive, worse still, we spend much time blaming everyone else who our circumstances without taking personal responsibility for our words thoughts and actions. I have a huge part in what happens to me and when I remember this I take responsibility for myself and am left feeling far more satisfied having grown immeaserably. I choose says all this and a bag of chips more.

I Choose…

To be the best that I can be.
I choose
To be authentic in everything
I do.
My past don’t dictate who I am.
I choose.

Hey if we could just take this on in our lives how much more satisfied we would be in our experiences.

I love every song on this album, there are some songs that I think were written just for me right where I am in my life. You have hope and you have choice as long as you have breath to breathe.

Two other songs that have caught me attention are “Good Mourning” an absolutely amazinly written song that deals with life after a relationship has ended. And one of my favourites “This too Shall Pass” that reminds us that no matter what you are going through…. it will pass.

Well done India, this is an album to keep and remember!

The Silent Shadow: Alzheimers

Everyday my silent shadow is with me,

it reminds me of the sadness that is deep within my heart that just wont go away

it reminds me of the possibilities of my future… the ones I don’t hope for.

My silent shadow reminds me of the days gone by,

when we had laughter and order and the independent woman taking care of us

so strong, beguiling, beautiful and like superwoman able to cope with just about anything.

My silent shadow makes me want to cry at the mention of her name,

yet it also brings a smile.

It’s here now it brings pain, peace, laughter and sorrow all in one.