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Hi Lily I totally get what you mean by it being hard. It's almost like admitting that your too weak to do something on your own, and I've always been kinda stubborn about being able to deal with stuff on my own. Times change, and I have to adjust to being more ready to share and talk about this stuff, but as Mark says, I've found an outlet to vent in a way, and am meeting some good people along the way. It's nice to know that someone cares, even if that someone is a total stranger right now, but every friend you make was once a stranger, so this is a good thing in my opinion. Maybe this is the way that we all reach out and support and strengthen each other. Thanks Mark. Your an ikle gem mate.

In the words and voice of the Immortal Harry Hill - "Dirty Boi!" hehehe That was awesome Mark. x

I was thinking to myself as I lay in bed this morning, listening to some music sent to me for consideration for our station, how lucky we really are to have music in our lives. As part of my therapy I've been tasked with focusing on the good things in our lives, the things we can and should be grateful for, and my choice for today is Music. I greatly admire and respect anyone that has musical ability, not only because I tend to scare people off when I try to string a few notes together, but more so because of their ability to move and enhance our lives in special, meaningful and dynamic ways. I only have to think about the music from my favourite band Keane to know that it makes me feel good and strikes a special accord with me. The beauty of music is that there is something there for everyone. I've learnt working with music in my daily life how important it is to each of us. Try if you will imagine a world without music. It would be lifeless, morbid and difficult to bare. I'd even be so bold as to say there would be little reason to live without music. Maybe that is being overly dramatic, but think about how much music impacts on our everyday lives. It is intertwined with our thoughts, our memories, our emotions, our happiness. It makes special moments more powerful, breaths life into boredom, gives hope in dark times, entertains and inspires our mind, oh and so much more. So for today, my happy thought is about this thing which is such a constant in my life, and which helps me to cope with the ups and the downs each and every day. Thought for today - "I think music in itself is healing. It is an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture or creed we come from, we all love music." Billy Joel Song for today - Stop for a Minute - Keane -

How many times a day are you told that your special? You know something, its not something we share with people very much. We pass each other, often as silent ships sailing through the night, never stopping to say how much we care, not taking the time to make our feelings known. For most of us putting into words things that are difficult to utter is not easy. We are naturally shy creatures, wrapped up in learning to survive, understanding emotion, feelings, and striving to heal life's hurts, and hide the scars. It's easy to keep our most private thoughts hidden. It's too common to say nothing and regret later the things we never got to say. So this day, if you have chosen to read this, please hear me say.... You may never speak to me. You may never know me. You may not hear me say these words, but they are true. They are from my heart, and they are just for you. YOU ARE SPECIAL. YOU ARE LOVED. YOU ARE NEEDED. Song for today - Welcome Home by Radical Face

If you were allowed to meet any famous person, past or present, and at that meeting ask them anything, who would you choose to meet and what would you ask? I think I'd love to meet Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and I'd ask him to Tell me a Story!

1. Namibia 2. Seychelles 3. Russia (specifically St Petersburg) 4. Israel 5. Brazil

Thanks Mark. It is hard. Um if I am honest I'd never really considered depression as anything deserving of much attention. I'd heard about it, but it just seemed to be something people talked about and suffered when they didn't like themselves. How stupid was I? I've got a lot to learn. Reading some of the stuff here was an eye opener. It is frightening when you realise how quietly it creeps up on you. I've always wondered how people could take their own lives, and now for the first time in my life I can understand. Yeah like you I hope this works mate, coz I don't wanna end up just another one of those statistics.

The thirteenth day of June 1903 was possibly the most exciting day of my life I can honestly tell you. How do you adequately put into words these feelings I am experiencing? Quite frankly I find few words adequate to correctly express how wildly excited I am. In three years of working at the steel factory I never in my wildest dreams expected that something this monumentous would present itself at my door, let alone allow me to step through. I had not managed to concentrate much on my tasks or

I found it quite interesting reading some of the stuff on this post. I've just received a diagnosis of Clinical Depression. Shock! To be completely honest I had no idea at all. Didn't realise it could get to this, wouldn't have guessed it if I hadn't been prompted by some pretty deep, pretty dark and pretty lonely thoughts and feelings. I wouldn't have done anything about it though without the constant badgering of someone very special to me. But now that I've spoken with a professional, am seeing a counsellor and getting help, I've begun to realise that this all started with serious issues a long time ago, and in my own stubborn way of bottling everything up and choosing to deal with it on my own, in my own time, I very often didn't deal with stuff and just left it to fester. I'm not lucky enough to have a huge support network of friends or family around me. I've moved to a new country, for a new life, with its own challenges, and while I wasn't running away from anything, the stuff I thought I'd left behind actually came right along with me. I face some difficult and tough circumstances in my current situation, not that I seek pity or sympathy from anyone, the only reason I say any of this is that I certainly have not chosen for any of the things that have happened to me or those I dear to me. No-one willingly goes into something looking to get hurt or affected by the outcome. That is just ridiculous. The idea that I am doing any of this out of self pity would completely finish me off. To hear someone tell me that I am selfish and feel this way because of my own stupidity and self centred ways would be devastating. To think that some people actually believe that worries me. People say you should be talking about it, but when you stop to consider that the person you are about to tell might think this of you, it just makes me want to keep it all inside even more. To be told I have to learn to deal with this illness called depression is scary. To have these thoughts and feelings and feel this way every day is tough. But to know that someone could potentially dismiss me in such a way without standing in my shoes is really.....I don't know.

“I will go anywhere, provided it be forward” – Dr David Livingstone 1813 - 1873 Despite my many years of exploration on this mighty continent, I am always amazed at how close and oppressive the mid summer heat can become. Having been in the river valley for many days now, I am constantly reminded by Robert that we must hydrate constantly in this weather to avoid the certain detrimental effects of heat exhaustion. Chuma and Susi my chief attendants have shown me many wonders but it is still the

In 1900 Sir Cecil John Rhodes, one of the leading pioneers of the foundation of the British Colonies in Southern Africa commissioned a bridge linking Northern and Southern Rhodesia by rail via Victoria Falls. “I would wish that on my crossing over the gorge, I will marvel to feel the delight of the mists of that mighty waterfall caress my face whilst in my carriage,” it is purported that Rhodes stated to his advisors as they discussed the Cape to Cairo railway line that Rhodes was fixated with

A Period Drama set in Africa at a time when the British Empire is at its height in developing the colonies and follows a young man's adventure in life, love and growing up in a wild, volatile and often dangerous environment.

Damn good writing. Really enjoyed this chapter.

Darkness at eight a.m. in the morning is still keeping me in a thorough funk. The unusual phenomenon of waking up to a squawking green monster on the bedside table alerting me to the fact that a new working day has dawned, and realising that there is a depressive lack of sunshine streaming through my window is not conducive to a sprightly desire to get up and make the most of the day! Half awake, but much more asleep than aware of my actions I get up from the bed in auto pilot mode, stagger acr

Love it, the sense of humour is superbly woven into this story. Really enjoyed reading this one. Thanks

I love words that move me. This is a cracking poem Foopy. Thanks. The Yettie!

That moment you first discover love for another person is always seared into your psyche. An ever present reminder of what it is that inspires your heart to flutter, a constant memory of the excitement and thrill of that dawning of realisation. It’s something that you never forget. Something that you seem to compare every other love to, a benchmark that you chase in the hope of once more discovering that surge of emotion that makes your heart want to burst within your chest, and blows your mind

A collection of short works inspired by GA Story Prompts

To be honest it's happened a few times here in the UK. JLS didn't win the X Factor, Rebecca Ferguson is another. I don't honestly understand how Jedward did it, but they did. Susan Boyle did it on BGT, Gareth Gates did it on Pop Idol.... Those are just a few. I think in all honesty Simon Cowell has become uncannily wise to using media hype created around contestants to launch successful careers based on the public's/press's reaction to a persons/act/band/individuals personality/performance on the show.

I just love that Phillip-ism that tells the Nigerian President that he looks like he's ready for bed when he saw him in traditional dress. It honestly makes me cry when I think about it! The dude must have been flabbergasted to be told that.

As someone that's always imagined the US as a leader of the world, its quite an eye opener to see how many states in 2012 are still so opposed to homosexuality in almost every sense. Wow.

Hi I was just wondering if there were any other Formula One fans around, and if so who supports who?