I am tired of scientific findings.  Every now and then theres some ominous danger lurking behind something I enjoy doing and then afew months or even years later they will tell me, “oh never mind thats not really harmful” I mean wtf? They will also tell you that certain things are of great benefit to your health and general well being so I spend my precious time trying these noble ideas and then 5 years later they tell me, “oh, according to recent findings, jogging everyday is detrimental to your knees..” Crap! How will I reclaim those wasted years being careful to avoid something I actually enjoyed or reluctantly practising a behaviour I detested in order to stay fresh? . I am tempted not to listen to them but then again you do not know when they might be right. Granted some things like smoking there’s no doubt that all those carcinogens could cause fatal illnesses but when you tell me that my cellphone will cause cancer of the brain and then later you tell me that theres no actual evidence of that, you are just pissing me off. I am not against science or research with a goal to try and cure some of these killer diseases, I just wonder if the money spent studying the benefits of eating fish might be better spent looking of a HIV vaccine.  Speaking of fish, turns out that eating fish doesn’t really help in better brain development. Shocking!  Scientists have recently ‘discovered’ that there’s no extra benefits gained from an intensive fish diet. Why the hell did they make me annoy my roommates and workmates with that irritating pungent and smelly fish for all those years? I remember back in college, my dorm room stank of omena (a small 2-inch long fish found in Lake Victoria in Western Kenya). My 24/7 quest to be smarter by combining studies with a relentless omena eating habit, almost made me an outcast. And then I read in the paper yesterday that fish doesn’t really improve brain development, are you kidding me?  The feeling I equate to that is the disappointment and anger I felt when I slowly discovered that the religious upbringing I went through was based on myth and unproven facts. Theres so many things I could have tried and enjoyed if i didn’t have the fear that God is watching. I am still trying to catch up on some things just to revenge on those days I had to live a pure life so I can be the Papa’s good boy,but thats a story for another day. I have henceforth decided that if something makes my life better in my own “unlearned” judgement, then I will do it with the zest of a kid who has just learnt how to walk. Bring on those mashed potatoes with a roasted fat goat and afew beers to boot. Let’s enjoy this ride because after all we are all heading to the same place, aren’t we?

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