I probably messed up the Spanish.
I'm tired again, and find myself relaxing in my room. Somehow, it seems to be progressively tidier, though still not perfect. A pile of library books begin to stack, I am getting behind again.
Again, again, again, again.
I recently updated Tulinkei, and came back to university. I've been doing all sorts of things really, while at the same time, I've been doing nothing. Stilted progress. Two weak essays handed in - I'm ashamed. Still, I try my best - that's all I can do.
I find some interesting news today, one about a puppy being thrown at a biker gang, the other about the Hindu Kumbh Mela festival, the latter of which I might write a blog about.
I also found a friend's blog, and done a few practical things like reply to a few e-mails - "admin" kinda stuff.
And I feel pretty tired now, so I'll probably end it here, and talk about my exciting story of getting into university another time. See you.
Monday, 14 January 2013
Friday, 4 January 2013
How to "read" people - The basic basics: Do's and Don'ts
A very basic 'basics' on how to "read" people. This is written very simply, most likely for a much younger audience than perhaps, my actual readers. (Most likely, because I don't really know what I am talking about.) I guess this could be more of a simple guide to conversation rather than reading, but I enjoyed writing in the sarcasm here, so I'll just apologise now and publish.
(Perhaps I shouldn't write posts at half one in the morning...)
What I mean by this:
Don't over complicate things unnecessarily. You may notice strange habits, and want to fit a story into it, but this can be a mistake, and you may be over dramatising the situation. It can be fun using imagination - looking at the passerby on the street and wanting to guess their entire live story - but remember, you're guessing! In reality, when facts are so limited, statistically, you're never going to get it right. Which leads nicely onto the next point...
What I mean by this:
People are called people because a person can be quite alike with another person. People do similar things. Similar habits. Statistically, if you find one similar habit means a certain thing, or if you find when you say something, people react a similar way - you can work with that statistic. It's not foolproof, or save, but it can help.
People are individuals after all.
What I mean by this:
Also, when you spot certain things, think about the quality of information you have received. When your friend changes their butter from 'Utterly Butterly' to 'Clover' - by the time you've invented a nifty story about how they're feeling - they've left! And you've got zilch. Which, leads me onto another point, why the heck don't you just ask them anyway?
What I mean by this:
If you think about it, it's kind of creepy if you're just watching your friends and don't actually try to communicate with them. If you want to know something, ask. Don't presume, don't second guess, don't will them to give away a clue. Just ask. If you're friend is honest, they will tell you. If they are hiding something, then perhaps, it may possibly be for the best?
10 % of communication is done verbally. You may have heard advice from others to watch out for all that give away body language.
Actually, you're already doing that subconsciously. Sometimes, it's the words, (sometimes the slip ups!) that give you the important information. Which leads onto...
What I mean by this:
Sometimes, people need someone to talk to and they choose you. Listen. What they tell you is specifically important, and if you ever want to read or understand people - it is a given that you must listen to what they say. Listening is your best ally, and can help put you in a good advantage. It's a bit sneaky, but sometimes, listening or overhearing/watching can also be very helpful in understanding people.
Imagine a child that listens and remembers those conversations between the adults at dinner. The child catches that Aunt Pat didn't like Nanny Pauline's parsnips. In fact, Aunt Pat always complains about Pauline's food, - but not to Pauline herself, and has, on occasion, said she quite likes parsnips. So, most likely, Aunt Pat probably just doesn't really like Nanny Pauline - but not only that, there is still a feud, still an active effort to dislike Nanny Pauline. The child watches how others react to Aunt Pat. Lets say, they all sigh and move the conversation quickly - perhaps, they've had enough of Aunt Pat, and they see the feud as pointless and empty. That's a lot of information that child has gained just by watching, and listening.
Knowing when to talk and when to listen is an important key skill to have. It is essential to practice this.
Once, when I was studying Buddhism, I happened to find myself sitting in the middle of a seminar lead by a monk. We were given the task to pair up with the rest of the students, and have one speaker, one listener. It's an interesting exercise, just to listen to someone, yet not utter a single word, not even to reassure that you are listening. Sometimes, the speakers found it difficult to talk for the allocated time, but others found it easier and enjoyed speaking. Despite the different types of speakers, each listener gained significant information from their partner, despite never meeting or speaking to them before in their lives.
To listen before talking, would probably help you know what to talk about. Try to watch when they want to say something important, sometimes, they will look for you to change the subject, or interrupt with your own views, etc. But if you focus on listening, your speaker will most likely add more detail, and thus, further your understanding, helping your "reading".
(Perhaps I shouldn't write posts at half one in the morning...)
When reading people, don't force the Sherlock.
What I mean by this:
Don't over complicate things unnecessarily. You may notice strange habits, and want to fit a story into it, but this can be a mistake, and you may be over dramatising the situation. It can be fun using imagination - looking at the passerby on the street and wanting to guess their entire live story - but remember, you're guessing! In reality, when facts are so limited, statistically, you're never going to get it right. Which leads nicely onto the next point...
Statistics can be useful.
What I mean by this:
People are called people because a person can be quite alike with another person. People do similar things. Similar habits. Statistically, if you find one similar habit means a certain thing, or if you find when you say something, people react a similar way - you can work with that statistic. It's not foolproof, or save, but it can help.
People are individuals after all.
Leave the magnifying glass behind or Don't force the Sherlock 2
What I mean by this:
Also, when you spot certain things, think about the quality of information you have received. When your friend changes their butter from 'Utterly Butterly' to 'Clover' - by the time you've invented a nifty story about how they're feeling - they've left! And you've got zilch. Which, leads me onto another point, why the heck don't you just ask them anyway?
Talking and being direct is the best way to gain knowledge.
What I mean by this:
If you think about it, it's kind of creepy if you're just watching your friends and don't actually try to communicate with them. If you want to know something, ask. Don't presume, don't second guess, don't will them to give away a clue. Just ask. If you're friend is honest, they will tell you. If they are hiding something, then perhaps, it may possibly be for the best?
10 % of communication is done verbally. You may have heard advice from others to watch out for all that give away body language.
Actually, you're already doing that subconsciously. Sometimes, it's the words, (sometimes the slip ups!) that give you the important information. Which leads onto...
LISTEN. LISTEN. LISTEN. DANG WELL MAKE SURE TO LISTEN.
What I mean by this:
Sometimes, people need someone to talk to and they choose you. Listen. What they tell you is specifically important, and if you ever want to read or understand people - it is a given that you must listen to what they say. Listening is your best ally, and can help put you in a good advantage. It's a bit sneaky, but sometimes, listening or overhearing/watching can also be very helpful in understanding people.
Imagine a child that listens and remembers those conversations between the adults at dinner. The child catches that Aunt Pat didn't like Nanny Pauline's parsnips. In fact, Aunt Pat always complains about Pauline's food, - but not to Pauline herself, and has, on occasion, said she quite likes parsnips. So, most likely, Aunt Pat probably just doesn't really like Nanny Pauline - but not only that, there is still a feud, still an active effort to dislike Nanny Pauline. The child watches how others react to Aunt Pat. Lets say, they all sigh and move the conversation quickly - perhaps, they've had enough of Aunt Pat, and they see the feud as pointless and empty. That's a lot of information that child has gained just by watching, and listening.
Knowing when to talk and when to listen is an important key skill to have. It is essential to practice this.
Once, when I was studying Buddhism, I happened to find myself sitting in the middle of a seminar lead by a monk. We were given the task to pair up with the rest of the students, and have one speaker, one listener. It's an interesting exercise, just to listen to someone, yet not utter a single word, not even to reassure that you are listening. Sometimes, the speakers found it difficult to talk for the allocated time, but others found it easier and enjoyed speaking. Despite the different types of speakers, each listener gained significant information from their partner, despite never meeting or speaking to them before in their lives.
To listen before talking, would probably help you know what to talk about. Try to watch when they want to say something important, sometimes, they will look for you to change the subject, or interrupt with your own views, etc. But if you focus on listening, your speaker will most likely add more detail, and thus, further your understanding, helping your "reading".
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
What is Druidary?
As a student studying religion, I have to sometimes look outside the frame of 'structured' or organised religion, and take a good look at other, more 'spiritual' religions. This is a very short introduction about my understanding of what is Druidary.
The issue is, there are multiple groups of people that are called the same name 'Druid' yet vary significantly. Scholars have issue in discussing about Druidary because of this, and also because contemporary Druidism found in across the world can vary from a religion, a spiritual outlook, or a philosophy.
Dr Suzanne Owen describes contemporary Druidary as
However, she admits there is a problem with this, because you can find Druidary across the world. She goes further, to mention the concept of awen, the Welsh word for ‘inspiration’. Through the groups she had studied, Pagan and a few Christian, there is always awen.
Each group also had a relationship with the outside, even the Victorian groups. During the rituals the outdoors is also significant.
The eightfold calender is also important for a lot of Druids, and this is probably influenced by Pagans ideas.
There is an ambulatory towards some kind of Diety. This can be the Christian idea about God, or the a Pagan Deity, or it could even be an animist idea of a 'spirit' - which can be described as anything. The sheer vagueness helps Druidary avoid a doctrine, which can encourage members to join.
Other reasons people are influenced by Druidary is because it is not patriarchal, and it is very much an individual exploration. Some see it as an alternative to religion, (despite others call it a religion!) as they associate religion with hierarchy and institutions. Most Druids would except Druidary being known as a 'Spirituality'.
According to Dr Suzanne Owen, there are three main threads of Druidary.
- During Victorian times there was a 'Druid' organisation that were interested in British, Nationalist interests. They were friendly societies. It was men only.
- Then Pagan roots of Druidary became altogether a different development, yet under the same name. There is a keen interest in environmentalism, and it is often quite romanticised. The ideology questions such as haswhat has industrialisation has led to? How can we get back into nature? There a are a few links with the friendly societies, but many more differences. The main difference is that there are equal opportunities for women and men. The Pagan influence may have become popular because of it's openness, just as Wiccan had been adopted by the US by those looking for more feminist ideologies.
- There is another thread from Christian tradition. There is contemporary forms of Druids who identify themselves as Christian. These tend to be smaller groups then their Pagan cousins, and can really intergrate and share ideas between them. I personally wouldn't call these complete, seperate stands, but more like a diversity of Druidism itself. Like... the different kinds of apple you can get. These druids are both the same fruit.
There are other threads, such as secular Druidism too. But as with any open religion, or spiritualism with no doctorine, you'll forever find individuals who have unique backgrounds but feel they rightfully belong in a certain group, and who are we to say otherwise?
----
You can find more about what Dr Suzanne Owen has to say about Druidary here.
Websites that may interest you:
http://www.druidry.org/druid-way/what-druidry
http://www.druidry.co.uk/
http://www.druidry.org/board/dhp/index.php?sid=989d8db616c86978694332fe33d4fe60
http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/south/series3/druids.shtml
http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/articles/d/the_druids.aspx
Other blog posts:
http://matthewslater.blogspot.co.uk/2008/01/christian-druid.html
http://www.druidry.org/druid-way/other-paths/christianity-druidry
Druidary in the news:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2173194.stm
The issue is, there are multiple groups of people that are called the same name 'Druid' yet vary significantly. Scholars have issue in discussing about Druidary because of this, and also because contemporary Druidism found in across the world can vary from a religion, a spiritual outlook, or a philosophy.
Dr Suzanne Owen describes contemporary Druidary as
"a British response to the land of the Britons."
However, she admits there is a problem with this, because you can find Druidary across the world. She goes further, to mention the concept of awen, the Welsh word for ‘inspiration’. Through the groups she had studied, Pagan and a few Christian, there is always awen.
Each group also had a relationship with the outside, even the Victorian groups. During the rituals the outdoors is also significant.
The eightfold calender is also important for a lot of Druids, and this is probably influenced by Pagans ideas.
There is an ambulatory towards some kind of Diety. This can be the Christian idea about God, or the a Pagan Deity, or it could even be an animist idea of a 'spirit' - which can be described as anything. The sheer vagueness helps Druidary avoid a doctrine, which can encourage members to join.
Other reasons people are influenced by Druidary is because it is not patriarchal, and it is very much an individual exploration. Some see it as an alternative to religion, (despite others call it a religion!) as they associate religion with hierarchy and institutions. Most Druids would except Druidary being known as a 'Spirituality'.
According to Dr Suzanne Owen, there are three main threads of Druidary.
- During Victorian times there was a 'Druid' organisation that were interested in British, Nationalist interests. They were friendly societies. It was men only.
- Then Pagan roots of Druidary became altogether a different development, yet under the same name. There is a keen interest in environmentalism, and it is often quite romanticised. The ideology questions such as haswhat has industrialisation has led to? How can we get back into nature? There a are a few links with the friendly societies, but many more differences. The main difference is that there are equal opportunities for women and men. The Pagan influence may have become popular because of it's openness, just as Wiccan had been adopted by the US by those looking for more feminist ideologies.
- There is another thread from Christian tradition. There is contemporary forms of Druids who identify themselves as Christian. These tend to be smaller groups then their Pagan cousins, and can really intergrate and share ideas between them. I personally wouldn't call these complete, seperate stands, but more like a diversity of Druidism itself. Like... the different kinds of apple you can get. These druids are both the same fruit.
There are other threads, such as secular Druidism too. But as with any open religion, or spiritualism with no doctorine, you'll forever find individuals who have unique backgrounds but feel they rightfully belong in a certain group, and who are we to say otherwise?
----
You can find more about what Dr Suzanne Owen has to say about Druidary here.
Websites that may interest you:
http://www.druidry.org/druid-way/what-druidry
http://www.druidry.co.uk/
http://www.druidry.org/board/dhp/index.php?sid=989d8db616c86978694332fe33d4fe60
http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/south/series3/druids.shtml
http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/articles/d/the_druids.aspx
Other blog posts:
http://matthewslater.blogspot.co.uk/2008/01/christian-druid.html
http://www.druidry.org/druid-way/other-paths/christianity-druidry
Druidary in the news:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2173194.stm
Friday, 28 December 2012
Countries
A childhood game my brother and I used to play often and still do, was the List Game. (Otherwise known as Name Game.) That was when we took it in turns to name something in a specific category, and whoever ran out of things first is the loser. Naming countries is quite a favourite.
My brother and I are very competitive, and we tend to last quite a while until one of us gives up, usually my brother. Just kidding! Afterwards, we'd usually check the world map, and see what countries we'd missed. Always, there'd be a name unrecognised. Burkina Faso, Angola, Suriname. It's occurred to me recently that my Geographical and Historical history is actually quite poor., b
Heck, I'm from the UK and I don't even know all the countries that are part of the Commonwealth.
(And yes, I'm cringing at that statement too.)
So I've decided to spin the globe once in a while, and write something interesting about that country. We could all wikipedia a name and find out numbers and dates and things that might be a bit sketchy, but I hope to research at least one interesting fact about each country. Technically, that's 196 future posts if you count Taiwan. (Which I do!)
It can't be called 'Travel writing', but each new entry will be under the 'Profiles' page.
My brother and I are very competitive, and we tend to last quite a while until one of us gives up, usually my brother. Just kidding! Afterwards, we'd usually check the world map, and see what countries we'd missed. Always, there'd be a name unrecognised. Burkina Faso, Angola, Suriname. It's occurred to me recently that my Geographical and Historical history is actually quite poor., b
Heck, I'm from the UK and I don't even know all the countries that are part of the Commonwealth.
(And yes, I'm cringing at that statement too.)
So I've decided to spin the globe once in a while, and write something interesting about that country. We could all wikipedia a name and find out numbers and dates and things that might be a bit sketchy, but I hope to research at least one interesting fact about each country. Technically, that's 196 future posts if you count Taiwan. (Which I do!)
It can't be called 'Travel writing', but each new entry will be under the 'Profiles' page.
Tuesday, 25 December 2012
Samuel Heinicke, the "Artifical Method" and Deafness
For a couple of months I have been interested in writing fiction with a deaf main character, and for even longer, I have been interested in learning BSL. But the more I research, the more I realise how little I know about the world of deafness.
Take the "Artificial Method", also known as the "German Method", for teaching Deaf students how to communicate with the power of speech. According to an extract, 'It takes a much longer time to educate the pupils by this system than by any other methods, and more painful to the efforts on the part of the pupil. Indeed in many cases it is so painful to the poor deaf-mute as to cause blood to issue from the mouth.' Canadian Illustrated News, August 1st, 1874.
This method is thought to have been refined and made popular by Samuel Heinicke, a man who
rejected the inheritance of his farming background and eventually opened a school that specialised in teaching deaf children. Samuel Heinickke sought to use a logical, systemanic approach, inspired by earlier European oral advocates and teachers, Amman and Baron van Helmont. (Margret A. Winzer 1993)
The school still runs in Germany. Although the school itself taught language to the deaf in various ways including sign, reading and writing, he claimed "It is only by learning articulated speech that a deaf person gains position in a hearing society” (Eriksson, p54). This method opposed the system of instruction in Paris, created by Épée, who was keen to focus on sign language. This can be understood further in his 'L'instruction des sourds et muets par la voie des signes méthodiques.' The instruction of the deaf and dumb by the sign method, 1776.
Admittingly, I had no idea about the Artifical/German Method and still know very little about it. A quick search reveals that he sometimes used the senses of taste to help bring this about, but I think I'm going to look into this a little more later.
I'm also reading "Deafening" by Frances Itani, which focuses on a main character who is deaf, and uses the "Artificial Method" amongst other methods of communication. May do a book review later.
Further Information:
- Samuel Heinicke was inspired by a book called "Surdus loquens," or "The Speaking Deaf," which was explained how a European doctor taught the deaf to speak.
- http://lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/heinicke-samuel.htm -- Interesting introduction with a good bibliography for broadening research.
Recommended reading:
The History of Special education: From Isolation to Intergration by Margret A. Winzer, 1993.
Updated 2nd of Jan, 2013.
Take the "Artificial Method", also known as the "German Method", for teaching Deaf students how to communicate with the power of speech. According to an extract, 'It takes a much longer time to educate the pupils by this system than by any other methods, and more painful to the efforts on the part of the pupil. Indeed in many cases it is so painful to the poor deaf-mute as to cause blood to issue from the mouth.' Canadian Illustrated News, August 1st, 1874.
This method is thought to have been refined and made popular by Samuel Heinicke, a man who
rejected the inheritance of his farming background and eventually opened a school that specialised in teaching deaf children. Samuel Heinickke sought to use a logical, systemanic approach, inspired by earlier European oral advocates and teachers, Amman and Baron van Helmont. (Margret A. Winzer 1993)
The school still runs in Germany. Although the school itself taught language to the deaf in various ways including sign, reading and writing, he claimed "It is only by learning articulated speech that a deaf person gains position in a hearing society” (Eriksson, p54). This method opposed the system of instruction in Paris, created by Épée, who was keen to focus on sign language. This can be understood further in his 'L'instruction des sourds et muets par la voie des signes méthodiques.' The instruction of the deaf and dumb by the sign method, 1776.
Admittingly, I had no idea about the Artifical/German Method and still know very little about it. A quick search reveals that he sometimes used the senses of taste to help bring this about, but I think I'm going to look into this a little more later.
I'm also reading "Deafening" by Frances Itani, which focuses on a main character who is deaf, and uses the "Artificial Method" amongst other methods of communication. May do a book review later.
Further Information:
- Samuel Heinicke was inspired by a book called "Surdus loquens," or "The Speaking Deaf," which was explained how a European doctor taught the deaf to speak.
- http://lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/heinicke-samuel.htm -- Interesting introduction with a good bibliography for broadening research.
Recommended reading:
The History of Special education: From Isolation to Intergration by Margret A. Winzer, 1993.
Updated 2nd of Jan, 2013.
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Stale bread
I missed a seminar today, which turned out to be a blessing. The
tutor gave strange things to write about. While procrastinating on work,
I attempted to write some of them, spending an minute's thought on each
one. None of these writings are serious.
Write a piece of writing starting "When I die, I will miss"
When I die, I will miss your warm breath...
The stench of cheese and onion,
And the slight hint of beer.
When I die, I will miss your wide eyes...
Always confused, bloodshot,
Not often sober.
When I die, I will miss your smile...
A lazy grin, effortless,
With a coffee stain above the upper lip.
When I die, I will miss your gentle nature.
I'm sure you really didn't mean to punch your best friend in the face,
Or tell the teacher to do himself.
When I die, you won't remember me.
When I die, I'll regret remembering you.
"Imagine you are somebody else in this room, write as if you are them"
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
OH MY FRIGGEN GOODNESS A SPINNY CHAIR IN A COMPUTER ROOM. LETS JOUST EVERYBODY!
"Describe in detail a city that you've spent less than three days in"
The coach passed through the dull streets of Exeter, past the white ensign building and the national flags. There's a cathedral around somewhere - you have to pay to get in. I probably won't go in. There's also a museum... Somewhere. And a burger stand with a polite lady right outside Exeter St Davies. The Christmas market is probably still open, selling cheesy trinkets no one wants. The pubs look like any other kind of pub, but slightly more dead. The older women seem to make more of an effort to look classy. A practice that has not been fully adopted in Suffolk. The station staff are nice. Oh look, I've passed Exeter.
"An outdoor location of some kind that you experienced only after dark"
He said, 'lets go for a walk.'
Now, if I have inherited anything from my father, it was the ability to judge the time it takes to walk long distances.
Or should I say, the lack of it.
I was not scared, honestly. Walking along a beach at the dead of night through sand that often slipped down the thin pathways was completely, and utterly safe. Never mind having to share one torch and no mobile phone on hand in case things go wrong.
I could walk in front - with the torch, be the first one attacked by a passing psychopath, or be behind, the first one attacked front he behind from a passing psychopath.
I weighed the options.
I walked in front.
I tried not to think of the rustling bushes so close to the path, they often brushed my leg with their thin leaves and pointy branches. Instead, I was generous with my torch, and sometimes directed to the shore.
That's when it highlighted a peculiar 'hut', worn and rotting, it had originally been made simply. No door - just a gap. The gap was a void of darkness.
"Lets go there!" My dad said with joyful curiousty.
First we had to get down from the path. We could brave the very steep and sandy hills, or jump off the ledge.
Of course, we jumped off the ledge.
There was nothing particular interesting about the hut, but I really didn't feel comfortable when my father shoved a torch inside. What if somebody was living there? I realise now, a year and a half or so later, that was a ridiculous thought, the tide would come in every so often and flood it completely. My dad wanted to step inside, but I begged him not to. Eventually, after a little further along the beach, we decided to head back.
I never saw the hut again.
Write a piece of writing starting "When I die, I will miss"
When I die, I will miss your warm breath...
The stench of cheese and onion,
And the slight hint of beer.
When I die, I will miss your wide eyes...
Always confused, bloodshot,
Not often sober.
When I die, I will miss your smile...
A lazy grin, effortless,
With a coffee stain above the upper lip.
When I die, I will miss your gentle nature.
I'm sure you really didn't mean to punch your best friend in the face,
Or tell the teacher to do himself.
When I die, you won't remember me.
When I die, I'll regret remembering you.
"Imagine you are somebody else in this room, write as if you are them"
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
OH MY FRIGGEN GOODNESS A SPINNY CHAIR IN A COMPUTER ROOM. LETS JOUST EVERYBODY!
"Describe in detail a city that you've spent less than three days in"
The coach passed through the dull streets of Exeter, past the white ensign building and the national flags. There's a cathedral around somewhere - you have to pay to get in. I probably won't go in. There's also a museum... Somewhere. And a burger stand with a polite lady right outside Exeter St Davies. The Christmas market is probably still open, selling cheesy trinkets no one wants. The pubs look like any other kind of pub, but slightly more dead. The older women seem to make more of an effort to look classy. A practice that has not been fully adopted in Suffolk. The station staff are nice. Oh look, I've passed Exeter.
"An outdoor location of some kind that you experienced only after dark"
He said, 'lets go for a walk.'
Now, if I have inherited anything from my father, it was the ability to judge the time it takes to walk long distances.
Or should I say, the lack of it.
I was not scared, honestly. Walking along a beach at the dead of night through sand that often slipped down the thin pathways was completely, and utterly safe. Never mind having to share one torch and no mobile phone on hand in case things go wrong.
I could walk in front - with the torch, be the first one attacked by a passing psychopath, or be behind, the first one attacked front he behind from a passing psychopath.
I weighed the options.
I walked in front.
I tried not to think of the rustling bushes so close to the path, they often brushed my leg with their thin leaves and pointy branches. Instead, I was generous with my torch, and sometimes directed to the shore.
That's when it highlighted a peculiar 'hut', worn and rotting, it had originally been made simply. No door - just a gap. The gap was a void of darkness.
"Lets go there!" My dad said with joyful curiousty.
First we had to get down from the path. We could brave the very steep and sandy hills, or jump off the ledge.
Of course, we jumped off the ledge.
There was nothing particular interesting about the hut, but I really didn't feel comfortable when my father shoved a torch inside. What if somebody was living there? I realise now, a year and a half or so later, that was a ridiculous thought, the tide would come in every so often and flood it completely. My dad wanted to step inside, but I begged him not to. Eventually, after a little further along the beach, we decided to head back.
I never saw the hut again.
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