Quick summary

Best of luck to Zsombor in Singapore, keep up the good work bro! The same goes out to Dose, who goes beyond the great pond and scouts the area for himself, before taking over the Big Apple! And because two goes outwards, rule has it, two should come inwards (but those two are rather four): so, fingers crossed for Anna-Réka and Márti - ladies, go forward with that birthgiving business.
And last but not least I'm holding my breath for the certainly certain someone who happens to stand before the doorway of future.

Blogosphere

My blogosphere is certainly round shaped, as I'm just about to return from the far side of it to this side.
I've visited the dark side of the sphere because of very enlightening facts of life - with all their bright colours.

I wanted to write a few words about many events, thoughts I experienced and maybe I'm going to - after all, there were in most cases a slight deley between the events, experiences and the posts describibg or reflecting to them.

I can only say to all of you, who happened to stumble upon my blog once in a while, what once captain Solo told to an angry bartender: "Sorry for the mess!" ;-)

Measure

- Did you go the extra mile?
- Even the extra-terrestrial mile, too.

The humane Galactica

At last we managed to watch the final four episodes of Battlestar Galactica. I mentioned it earlier here that this fantastic voyage on the - not so - small screen is about to end. On fridey evening we escorted Galactica on its final FTL jump.
I for one was very satisfied with the ending and the way tha writers handled the story. What was really important was answered, and even smaller parts of the whole story bacame clearer. It was, although not an entirely happy ending - and I'm not talking about only deaths, but choices and apparently unpredictable decisions - it was optimistic.
I really loved the way how the creators of the show handled Kara's role and how her mystery was answered.
The series' main message - at least for me - was that we have to try to break the vicios circles, we have to embrace the courage to do so, and at the same time: accept things.
I know it's a rushing world and time is something of a luxury - which all of us have in a very limited and ever shrinking supply - but I can recommend this series to anyone who wants to know more about humanity and being human. Don't be decieved by the setting and the style, this TV show is not a science-fiction which deals with scientific or fictional matters. Battlestar Galactica's only topic is the human behavior, no matter if the different aspects of it are represented by the artificial cylons or the biological colonials.

Balance

Dolores O'Riordan's new album is titled as 'No baggage'. I'm looking forward to listen to it, but even without a note heard from the record the title sells it for me. As I just put down a baggage which was more of a burden than a boon to bear, but thanks to my friends - and only in a very small part to my better judgement - I was able to put that down instead of running with it a few rounds with varying speed and success.

My thoughts are not knotted anymore to a pier holding my little vessel at bay - while the currents and the calling of the sea wanted to drift it away from the shore time and time again.
Easier than I imagined the winds began to blow and as the rope untied itself the sailing boat ran out in a surprisingly balanced way. A few glances taken at the port from a distance it remains unclear wether these parts would be visited again, or eventually that place and state of mind will remain just a few notes in the captain's log.
Good winds are blowing: Ahoi!

Difference

Make, believe. Not make believe.

Are You Listening?

I bought Dolores O'Riordan's solo album when it debuted and since then it's one of my favourites. Even without the music these lyrics are among the best I've heard lately. And of course with Dolores' singing and music they're captivating.
Two examples:

"Ordinary Day"
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This is just an ordinary day
Wipe the insecurities away
I can see that the darkness will erode
Looking out the corner of my eye
I can see that the sunshine will explode
Far across the desert in the sky

Beautiful girl
Won't you be my inspiration?
Beautiful girl
Don't you throw your love around
What in the world, what in the world
Could ever come between us?
Beautiful girl, beautiful girl
I'll never let you down
Won't let you down

This is the beginning of your day
Life is more intricate than it seems
Always be yourself along the way
Living through the spirit of your dreams

Beautiful girl
Won't you be my inspiration?
Beautiful girl
Don't you throw your love around
What in the world, what in the world
Could ever come between us?
Beautiful girl, beautiful girl
I'll never let you down
Won't let you down
Down, down...

"Human Spirit"
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Don't let life consume you
It could eat you up inside
Can you see the human spirit?
Tell me why should I have to hide

And with my heart in my hand
And with my hand upon my heart
And with my heart in my hand
It's not like we planned

Don't betray your lover
You will just betray yourself
Can you see the human spirit?
Is there emptiness inside

And with my heart in my hand
And with my hand upon my heart
And with my heart in my hand
It's not like we planned

Can you see the human spirit?
Is there emptiness inside
Can you see the human spirit?
Is there loneliness inside

[Repeat refrain]