How do I start? Do you remember that I used to call you Little Nan? I can’t imagine how that made my other grandmother feel, because her name was Big Nan! You are so iconic to me. You graced us with black curls and blue eyes, skin as pale as it comes. You were soft spoken, graceful, kind and vulnerable. I look at your photos … Continue reading Little Nan
This week I listened to a live podcast from a medium. He was live on Instagram and asked people to submit questions. It really peaked my interest because last week on the train to work I became really overcome with sadness when out of nowhere my grandmother came to mind. She died on my second birthday after hard fight with cancer. It was important to … Continue reading Medium
Again I am really behind in posts… I have kind of failed the January blogging challenge, so I will have to continue it through to February. Tonight I am going to a local brewery to catch up with some friends that are moving to Europe in a few weeks. They sometimes look after my dogs so they will also be coming along. I live in … Continue reading The quick post
It has been a really hectic two weeks… When I logged on tonight I realised that I was behind in blogs by 6 days and immediately my self-judgement kicked in… I started thinking “why did you ever agree to this when you are letting your friend down” and “you are such an idiot, you can’t even commit to writing once a day”… I judge… and … Continue reading Topics of Taboo: Judgement
Addiction is everywhere. In May 2019, it was reported by the SMH that Amphetamine possession in New South Wales had risen by 250 per cent over the past decade with 1500 users dying from the drug during the same period. Amphetamine addiction is a taboo, something we pretend does not exist in our worlds… Something that happens in another state, another town, another suburb.. But … Continue reading Topics of Taboo: Showing addiction love
I woke to the rhythm of rain falling on the roof. It’s sounds not logical but so soothing… The air felt clean, so much cleaner than it had for a long time – the smell of burnt bush, homes and lives dissipated… I got ready for work and rushed to the train station in my red polka dot raincoat, which I had bought but barely … Continue reading and the rain fell…
But something I saw on Facebook that made me smile that I thought I would share here in lieu of a blog :)… Six little stories with lots of meaning “Once all villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer, all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella. That is faith.“ “When you throw babies in the air, … Continue reading Not a blog
I can’t believe I am almost behind in blogs for another 10 days… Where has January gone? Here’s what I have been doing whilst NOT posting: I caught up with a friend I used to work with and ate at her cousins restaurant. She is Sri Lankan and hates chilli (and I love it)… It turned out to be an interesting evening because everyone assumed … Continue reading Where has January gone?
WARNING: this post may unintentionally trigger some readers. Please note that this is not the intention of this post I don’t often like to talk about my veganism unless I am asked. Many vegans have a reputation for being lots of things including provocative, judgemental, extremist and well… a little batty 🙂 I do not necessarily agree or disagree with the above. I feel like … Continue reading Topics of Taboo: Why am I vegan?
HONEST POST… This week I am emotionally spent. There have been multiple stories in the media that really make me worry about the future of the human race. Stories of hate, judgement and persecution. Sometimes I think we have progressed as a species and other times I am completely bamboozled as to how we haven’t progressed more. I see stories of racism, hate, judgement and … Continue reading The shitty side of humans
