Aleksandr Rodchenko: Construction of the Future

CONSTRUCTION IS THE CONTEMPORARY WORLDVIEW.
ART is one of the branches of mathematics, like every other science.
CONSTRUCTION is the contemporary requirement for the ORGANIZATION and utilitarian use of material.
A CONSTRUCTIVE LIFE IS ART OF THE FUTURE.

- Alekssandr Rodchenko, Slogans, 22 February 1921.

Destroy, be creators, do not be afraid of losing anything, because the distructive spirit is a constructive spirit and your revolutionary march will give you the strength of creative inventiveness, and the way, your way, of the creation of the creation of revolution shall be dazzling.

-Anti [Rodchenko's nom de plume], "Bud'te tvartsami!" [Be creators], Anarkhiya, no61, 17 May 1918.

Constructivism/Lineism:

• Let art address production.

• Art that is useless for life should be consigned to the museum of antiquites. It is time for art to become an intergral part of life.

• The time has come for art to fuse with life in an organized manner. Down with art as a way of distancing oneself from life.

-Constructivist slogans from 1921.

Went to this photography/art exhibition at La Pedrera when I was in Barcelona. This Russian dude, Aleksandr Rodchenkndo, produces works and concepts that are very interesting and matches a lot to my liking. This is how art can contribute to the development of our society. This is how it should be.

Well, well, I´m now in Madrid, using a keyboard customised for the spaniards. Thus, I should make use of this opportunity to use some of the characters that I´ll never use on my keyboard "ºª¿Çñ" and i think that is it.

Anyway, this is the 4th night of my trip. Left Portugal and here I am now in Spain. I must admit that Lisbon (Portugal) was really amazing! Like fucking amazing. I would really recomend it to anyone! As for the trip, its fun so far. Though tiring, I´m glad that I´m seeing so many things. Cultures, peoples, buildings, history, architectures, cuisine, wine etc are all part of my trip.

Will be spending the next two days in Madrid! It will be great!

一顶帽子及一个背包，
旅程就这样从踏出房门开始了。

Conquering the South

Destinations:
Portugal - Faro, Lisbon.
Spain - Madrid, Granada, Malaga, Nerja, Frajilia, Seville, Barcelona.
Morocco - Casablanca, Rabat, Mekns, Volubilis, Fez, Merzouga, Tineghir, Todgha Gorges, Dades Gorges, Ouarzazate, At Benhaddou, Imlil, Aremd, Essaouira, Marrakesh.

Duration:
13th Dec 2008 - 9th Jan 2009

Mode of Transportation:
Plane, Bus, Train, Van, Tram, Camel, Feet.

Equipments:
3 jeans, 2 shorts, 1 track pant, 4 socks, 9 underwears, jacket, gloves, scarf, sweater, towel, hidden travel wallet, wallet, backpack, plastic bags, fabric bag, toiletry bag, strings, usb stick, camera, handphone, chargers, sun glasses, diary, 3 pens, 2 padlocks, 2 travel guides, readings on bio-security and system engineering, water bottle, nail clipper, electric shaver, face wash, moisturiser, lip balm, 2 x 100ml shower gel, toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers, shoe, pack of biscuit, vitamin supplements, passport covers, passport, other travelling documents and papers, cards, cash, and watch.

Notes:
-Its going to be fun. I know.
-Slightly nervous.
-Will be spending Christmas day on the plane from Barcelona to Casablanca.
-Put down your address if you want a postcard. I'll try to accommodate, but no guarantee.
-If you are going to be jealous and whine in front of me, it can't be helped then. After all, its none of my business.

朋友

对朋友的思念，
可以淡若清水，
或浓于蜂浆。

对朋友的交情，
可以薄如桌上尘埃，
或厚于北极冰川。

对朋友的过错，
可以一笑置之，
或刻骨牢记。

对朋友的真挚，
却应是衷由心底，
而非随心随性。

染病论

几天前的早餐席间，
听见了那么一番
对伦敦多元化的形容。
“伦敦之多元化，
很贴切地反映在其极高的染病机率。
当世界各地的旅者
都把当地不同的流行性疾病
带来伦敦的同时，
伦敦人也透过
他们在省外或国外的伴侣
把疾病也带了回来。
日本的风寒、印度的流感，
西班牙的伤寒，
日月交替的，
在伦敦旋起了一波又一波的的疾病潮流。”

想了想，
真的还蛮有道理。
自己在这里，
确实是比在墨尔本病了稍微多几次。

理发的价值

已经是第六个星期没剪头发了，
原因只有一个-不舍得花钱。
就让他杂草似的长吧！
反正这次的旅程中，
现金比仪容，
还来得更实际，耐用。

杂记

杂记，
把杂乱无序的
都记录下来。
无须主题，
无须注解。
重点只在于
用文字的枷锁，
把霎那间的感情色彩、
胡思乱想，
完全套牢、保存。

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饥荒的肚子，饥渴的心灵。

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摄氏零度，呜呼矣。

I dreamt of Koko Black

I dreamt of working in Koko again.
I dreamt of how amazing the chocolates are.
I dreamt of how clumsy I am working there.
I dreamt of belgium truffles being sold out,
and a new ginger bread man chocolate introduced.

I miss that place,
and also all other benefits that come along.

稍微的数一数

稍微的数一数，
我的论文多了两百字。
稍微的数一数，
我竟错过了好时机。

稍微的数一数，
这份买卖较划算。
稍微的数一数，
这是时候该发言。

稍微的数一数，
一秒两秒随之而去，
稍微的数一数，
我今竟已二十一。

在稍微中度过的岁月，
究竟是稍微好抑或稍微坏？
稍微的数一数，
我最终不清楚。

现实的残酷

现实是残酷的。这是这么多年以来，我唯一没改变的信仰。既简单，又直接。

达尔文的“天择说”很坦然的验实了这份残酷，揭露了这不变的真理。“适者生存，不适者淘汰”的定律，早在文明未开始之前，定夺了许多族群的宿命。无论是人类或动物，贵族或贱民，都得向这残酷的现实低头，弯腰。老鼠因无法与老鹰对抗而遭猎食；恐龙因无法适应新环境而被灭绝；昏君因无能治国而被推翻。这尽是天择。

弱肉者即被强食。从这，我们开始对生物界里的食物链有所理解，开始筑起了文明社会中不同的层次阶梯。因为能在与环境之间的竞争稍微脱颖，人类就这样征服了大陆。但在这同时，也因无法全面适应这棘手的俘虏及其所带来的结果，许多人在这过程中被淘汰。

全球化的趋势，征服了交通及通讯的不便，将国际贸易的障碍给去除了。这样的发展路线，为有条件在低价生产的资本主义国家带来了不少好处，但同时，却摧毁了当地小型生产者的市场，带来了贫苦。这是经济，也是现实。富有的人夺走了贫穷者的生存泉源。贫者因不适，被淘汰。

禽流感与艾滋病的病毒，也因为能在短时间内进行突变，更改其表面蛋白质的结构，而在与人类免疫系统的长战中取得优势。他们克服环境的能力，直接在人类的环境中造成了许多死亡。这是医学，也是现实。人类因不适，被淘汰。

生活中历尽了那么多竞争，看见了许多“天择”的例子，也因此不断提醒自己，现实是残酷的。若不要被淘汰，就得必须要有条件与他人竞争。现实就是那么的简单，那么的不留情。突然想起“不是你死就是我亡”这一句那么戏剧性的经典对白。原来在现实的世界里，他是那么的理所当然。

Melting Ice

And the ice starts to melt in this cold london winter...

I'm gaining volume, yet, weight remains the same.

Damn!

Musical #4: Avenue Q

Never in my life, I thought that I'll be watching a "sesame street" style puppetry. To me, it was kinda lame and boring, but Avenue Q completely shattered such thought. The awesomeness of the puppetry musical was something really unexpected!

I was instantly cheered up once the music starts. Humorous and engaging were the only description that I could think of! Seriously! The lyrics was absolutely funny and vulgar (for instance, Internet is for Porn)! And also, the puppeteers were so good at communicating the feelings and personality of the puppet through their puppets and facial expression. The musical also delivered some very good take home messages in an easy to digest way throughout the night. And perhaps, this is one of the most engaging musicals I've ever seen because the content and ideas revolve around our daily lives. I find it easy to associate to it. That is how musical should be. Engaging.

In short, its absolutely amazing! It is definitely a feel good musical and I love every single minute of it. Thumbs up for Avenue Q!

Random

• Apparently, there is a type of chemical in turkeys that will makes you drowsy after eating them.
• Thanksgiving dinner was awesome.
• Someone puked in the bathroom without cleaning it up.