So What....

I have been listening back to quite alot of Miles Davis lately.....probably one of the best jazz musicians to have graced the musical world.

One particular track always tickles me and its titled "So What"

When one listens to it.....you can't help yourself but identify with the tune and you will slot in the words "So What" into the music as it progresses. The tune has a very nice swing to it and is filled with a carefree attitude that is translated from a 4 piece band into a vocal-less masterpiece.

On a different note (no pun intended)....

Not too long ago I was in a discussion with a friend who spoke about the state of the country. And I was asked if I would consider migrating to which I asked why should I consider such an option (unless the obvious which is someone offering me a very good career opportunity). Well, the reply was nothing close to my materialistic ambitions but it was more on a matter of security and political turmoil. He said the country is spiralling out of control and that he no longer feels safe physically and economically. He feels threatened more so after starting a family and that his kids may not be able to enjoy a good future with the kind of bleak future the political arena is painting.

Out of the blue.....good old Miles was playing in my head "So What........So What....."

Not that I was trying to block my friend's voice out of the conversation, but really in my head I was asking so what.....

If crime rate was a reason why people will want to move away then populous cities such as New York, London, Chicago, Jakarta...etc....would have a great depletion of population as opposed to bursting in its seams to accommodate more immigrants and wannabe city dwellers. (well unless of course they were all criminals too looking for a bigger slice of pie in the city, which sometimes they can be disappointed that there are more leftover food in a great city than tasty pies).

Lowered standards of education he says......"so what" my head plays......

It was kind of ironic because both him and me are a product of total local education, from primary education all the way to college / university. While the mainstream standards may fluctuate, as in the case of the United States where despite a high number of schooling opportunities are provided, the rate of illiteracy is climbing, I still believe the best and most important influencing factor that helps determine a child's education is still the parent factor. Like it or not, but more engaged parents who take an interest in their child's development and education progress would inadvertently have a positive impact (like DUH!!)

Point is....having a "poor" education system as feared by my friend does not define the final outcome of a person. Having a "better" education system as expected by my friend who is looking to migrate may help but also is not the final determinant that it would be more beneficial to a child. So what......if there are good schools with good facilities and good teachers......but the kid is either not interested in school coz no one else seems interested.....or the kid excels but does not apply the knowledge later.....

So what......

Gosh the song is in my head again.....this is what happens when I suffer from writer's block and come back rambling......so what!!!

signing off with Miles Davis brainwashing you guys..... cheers