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Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves at New Year?
Why do we wait? Surely its better to tackle that tight waistband before the Christmas break rather than have to fight the extra 5kgs gained in the New Year? We put off those challenges and over many years we are brought up to think through our culture and and powerful…
Give someone in crisis a hot meal………
Full tummy? Snacking while reading this blog or surfing the internet while you wait for lunchtime to come around? Plenty of Australians are going hungry tonight and the hardworking angels at OzHarvest work tirelessly to rescue food which would otherwise go to waste. One of their major initiatives to raise…
A tweet I liked……
sam hamze (@samhamze) Thanks @SamHamze, this one came at just the right If someone smiles at you please smile back at that person because they are making an effort and maybe inside they don't wanna smile either
2012 in review – Thank you readers!
The stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 6,400 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken…
How do you see me?……
Saw this amazing video by Chicane whilst on the treadmill at the gym. Track is Poppiholla Was hooked on the video and the track is cracking. Never judge a person on first
If you can’t think of your own idea…..
If you can't think of your own idea, steal someone elses! It's not ethical but it can be a little bit funny, check out some of my favourites below.
Book Review coming….. Drink, Smoke, Pass out
I'm reading Judith Lucy's spiritual journey Drink, Smoke, Pass out. The spiritual part seems to be more focussed in the early chapters of the book with alcoholic spirits, pot and boxed wine but its hilarious and frighteningly relatable. I look forward to sharing the full review over the Christmas break!…
200 Years of Grimm…
So, 200 long years since the brothers Grimm released their first collection of stories. Today they are still in print, made into movies and elements used in todays cartoons and kids TV. I remember as a young child listening to the Marshall Cavendish Storyteller tapes with my brother. Mum would put…
What is a garage sale….
I have spent all day today outside my home holding a garage sale to de-clutter. It was relaxing, the sun was shining and I got to chat with some neighbours and locals and it was a cracking day. But what I really discovered is 'Garage sales are needed to sell…
Is there a Santa Claus?……
I was recently told about one of the most wonderful news editorials ever printed. How I only discovered it recently is a mystery. Read the news clipping form The Sun written way back in 1897. Good old fashioned Christmas Spirit and a heartfelt letter to keep the dream alive for…