Tuesday, May 10, 2011

And Thankfully Never Used

I like my life. It's amazing.

Writing, drawing, eating, friends, family - what's not to like?

Okay, so it's also hectic, frustrating, bizarre and often impoverished. And despite my heroic height, mad skills and kind nature, some of the days end up being absolute shockers.

But I get through them, because there's always something better coming along.

Something creative and rewarding, imaginative and fun.

And dammit, I'm British. And proud.

Not proud of the government, you understand. They're shiftless, privileged wasters. Warmongers, liars and thieves, oh my!

But I'm proud of who I am and where I come from.

If I need a mantra for my days, it's this one, originally planned for use if we were invaded during World War Two, and thankfully never used. Advice for the besieged spirit.

Indigo Roth - The Best Of British - Keep Calm Carry OnIt hangs on my wall as a constant reminder to keep it together.

It's such a quintessentially British sentiment.

My name is Indigo Roth, and I am British.

Keep Calm. Carry On.


Indigo

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15 comments:

  1. injaynesworld10/05/2011, 21:22

    So perfect for the day I'm having. Thanks, my fine British friend.

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  2. IndigoWrath10/05/2011, 21:35

    Hi Jayne! It totally defuses me. And by the way, if you'd like to be an honorary Brit, we'd love to have you. Indigo x

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  3. Pearl10/05/2011, 22:24

    What? No bowler?

    I'm going to need to see you in a bowler. I don't fully believe you're British.

    Pearl

    p.s. I didn't know that the phrase came from a what-if situation. I knew it was related to WWII, but I assumed it was the air raids. What a sturdy, practical people you are. :-)

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  4. Eolist petite11/05/2011, 00:43

    wise words. i would do well to remember them.

    ...love the suit =)

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  5. Leah Rubin11/05/2011, 04:06

    Good for you (old chap, I want to say!) You look awesome! It's a great mantra, but as they say in the jungle, "Keep calm and share your bananas."

    Love it!

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  6. IndigoWrath11/05/2011, 10:53

    Hey Pearl! Well, I have a bowler hat, obviously... but I think your idea of photos of me in just a bowler aren't going to fly. It might frighten the horses.

    Hey Eolist! It's my best suit, and the only one that actually fits right now. Being stout and proud has its drawbacks. And thank you.

    Hey Leah! You can "old chap" or better yet "old boy" me anytime. Funny you should mention sharing. At the time this slogan was first mooted, everyone was subject to rationing system; limited food, candy, materials and fuel, all the way 'til 1953! So, not a lot of sharing. But man, we had spirit!

    Thanks one and all! Indigo

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  7. Alistair11/05/2011, 18:17

    Didn't old Winston Churchill note K.B.O. on some correspondence to say 'keep buggering on'???

    That's my mantra anyway.

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  8. Chrissy12/05/2011, 04:02

    Sorry, I was distracted by the handsome pic. What were you saying?

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  9. Alistair12/05/2011, 05:56

    Oh and very dapper in the suit!!!

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  10. IndigoWrath12/05/2011, 09:01

    Hey Alistair! Winston was a wag, it's true. And just like him, I have a black dog: http://bit.ly/jzi5CU And thank you, wish it fitted a bit better. Too much good living, you know?

    Hey Chrissy! Nothing of consequence - you caught the most important part ;>

    Thanks to you both! Indigo

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  11. Occasionally called Robbie12/05/2011, 13:05

    Ah! Your comment of the Batman version now makes sense :) Looking great ol' bean!

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  12. IndigoWrath12/05/2011, 14:24

    Hey Robbie! Cheers matey. I must confess I could do with some decent professional photos of myself in the suit and other things. You know - photographer, make-up, stylist, bag on my head... Indigo

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  13. Kato13/05/2011, 19:24

    First of all! Hot dang! Who is that fine British gentleman?

    Secondly, I love you Brits! Make me an honorary British lady please!!

    xox

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  14. IndigoWrath13/05/2011, 21:52

    Dammit, BLOGGER'S had a bad day and lost some comments:

    CHRISSY - Sorry, I was distracted by the handsome pic. What were you saying?

    ALISTAIR - Oh and very dapper in the suit!!!

    INDIGO - Hey Alistair! Winston was a wag, it's true. And just like him, I have a black dog: http://bit.ly/jzi5CU And thank you, wish it fitted a bit better. Too much good living, you know?

    INDIGO - Hey Chrissy! Nothing of consequence - you caught the most important part ;>

    ROBBIE - Ah! Your comment of the Batman version now makes sense :) Looking great ol' bean!

    INDIGO - Hey Robbie! Cheers matey. I must confess I could do with some decent professional photos of myself in the suit and other things. You know - photographer, make-up, stylist, bag on my head... Indigo

    And finally...

    Hey Kato! Bless you, I'm coming over all blushy. *blush* <-- see? But pleeeeease come over with Dave, we'll make you both honourary stiff arse Brits.

    Thanks one and all! Indigo

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  15. Boom Boom Larew16/05/2011, 02:27

    Dammit... I think I remained too calm because I missed three of your posts. Somebody wake me up!

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