My shiny new blog!

Well, hello there!

Thought it was time to set up a blog as I have so much to say. The world's such an amazing place, I want to share my observations of it. Good, bad, downright ugly, beautiful, fantastic, mediocre - whatever. They all have a place in this blog!

Right now, we're in the midst of a revolution. What with the student fees protests, the tube strikes, the Wikileaks revelations, countries far away such as Haiti pushing for a democracy, and a burgeoning awareness of climate change and global warming, it's hard not to deny that change is happening. All that along with the recession and its inevitable discontent; well, you've got a recipe for a full-blown revolution! I hope so, anyway. It's time we had one. At least we won't have any cries of "Off with their heads!" like during the French Revolution, and heads rolling all over the place. Here, the heads rolling will be merely figurative - one hopes!

The world is waking up. Or rather, the UK is waking up at least. Fading fast is our general apathy, and replacing it is a desire to do something about the situation we're in. What's even more amazing about this is that I'm even getting involved. I have actual views on the government and how things should be done. Maybe I am finally grown-up??!! Whatever the case is, it is a good time to start writing a blog. I want to remember this time in my life and in history. As of now, I am calling myself a centre-left-wing feminist. (In that last sentence, I sound like a hockey or netball player which is deeply ironic considering how rubbish I am at sports!)

I am curious about how things will pan out. But it makes me smile to see that people finally seem to be taking Gandhi's words to heart - "Be the change you wish to see in the world". It is time we listened to the masters of history and follow their words of wisdom. Sadly, I doubt we will...!