Firstly, thankyou girls for your comments and well, just for being you. That's what I love about my friends the most. Not that they say nice things about me (although, lets face it, it's great to hear that!) but more that they are there and bothered to even come take a look.
Jack, a lot of what you say to me (going back years and years now) stays with me. I think that not only does humour keep me going but also those special little moments when you realise that life is just about people at the end of the day. Yeah, we've got to worry about the stuff that surrounds us and I'm big about not destroying more of the environment etc. but i'm kinda hypocritical too because I don't always practice what I think (not preach! *L*) and that annoys me about myself.
I'm gonna Rant for this one.....Why? coz I can.
I'm just finishing off what I can only say has been everything I wanted in a holiday (the first in a very long time). It's been relaxing and it's been pretty much me doing nothing of any note whatsoever. Yep, that's what I wanted but of course, tonight, on the eve of me going back to the "daily grind", I wish I had done something more....something special. I had such great plans don't ya know? I was gonna do this and that, achieve things around the house. I probably did about 2 of the 100 things I wanted to do in that respect....BUT, I did get to catch up with some people that I don't often see, I did cook a great deal (which I love) and I did actually enjoy the whole time I spent with my man. I've surprised myself with that one. I guess if you know me well enough, you would understand why.
I'm a pretty selfish individual at times. I like my own space, I like things to be as I want them to be and I get irritated easily by things that don't go my way. Some would say, typical Virgo. I know though, that essentially, I'm just a bit of a bitch! *lol*.
Thing is, I feel like I counter that a bit coz I also believe in loving the people around me and trying to do the very best I can by those who are in my life and who have given me so much, even when they might not know they have.
Essentially, this blog is for my own reasons and it pleased me immensely to see that it had at least generated a couple of looks but by the same token, this blog is also for everyone and I truly, truly want imput and comments and OMG, just want you guys to say and feel exactly as you want to and know that it's safe to do it in this space.
There will never be judgement or question about what is written here. (Although, feel free to judge or question my posts coz that's all good)
As I sit here and type, I feel better. I don't know why I do, I just do. It's been a glorious day......Let's just see what tomorrow brings.
Bright blessings xx
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Time for a rant.
ReplyDeleteWith Australia day fast approaching i'm sorry to say i'm feeling quite embarrassed to call myself an Aussie. The recent racial attacks in Melbourne upon our friends from India, people who are simply trying to better their lives and those of their famillies, have greatly saddened me and I find myself wondering about the mentality of those responsible. I have had the pleasure over the years of working with many people from India and have only ever found them to be quiet, hard working, kind and peaceful people. Australia always has and always will be a multicultural nation and without immigration Australia would not be what it is today. I've noticed recently the increase of a certain sticker on peoples cars with a map of Australia and the words "Fuck off we're full", strangely enough I have only ever seen these on the cars of caucasians and if you think about it then none of these people are native Australians and should probably fuck off themselves as only the Aboriginal people can truely call themselves Australian. I know that not all of us feel this way but to the eyes of the world at the moment we (Australians) are showing ourselves to be extremely racist and I for one are not feeling very proud to call myself an Aussie. Apologies if i've offended anyone.
**and let's have a HUGE round of applause for Kellie**
ReplyDeleteHon, I couldn't agree with you more and I think that without the diversity of race and culture, Australia would be nothing....We're in danger of becoming ignorant and naieve and it pains me.
I for one immigrated to Australia with my parents (and extended family) from England in 1971 as one of the "10 pound poms" as we have come to be known. I was 6 at the time and I can't recall anything about where I came from but I do know that Mum & Dad chose Australia over Canada when they were deciding and one of the primary reasons for that decision was that Australia offered so much more in the way of health care and support etc.
I'm proud to call myself Australian. I don't consider myself to be anything else and I would never disrespect anyone else who comes to this country as an immigrant. How could I???
Still, and this may not sit well with you girl and for that, I apologise but it really does annoy the hell out of me when people do come to our shores that they will not bother to a) learn the language or b) accept our laws.
That's not to say that I don't think they should encourage their national language in their own home etc. That's not to say that they shouldn't be allowed to adhere to their traditional customs (ie. the wearing of burkahs etc), however, don't come here thinking that you can move into a place and make it just like it was wherever you came from....What's the point of moving here then if that's what you want to do?
We have loads of shirkers and dickheads amongst us and sadly, a lot of them are Australian born and bred. There's good and bad in all races, cultures and colours and one should never tar a whole with one brush. Sadly, we have a lot of ignorance out there and that is exactly what people do.
The sticker you cited makes me angry too and I always try to take a look at the person driving that car and try to distinguish what it might be that causes them to have such a narrow vision......
Thanks so much for your comments. This is exactly what I wanted and maybe some of your other friends might want to weigh in with their own views on whatever....Do feel free to ask them to do that Kel :)
You're a gorgeous girl :) x
I agree that if you migrate to another country it completely makes sense to learn that countrys language, for your own benefit as much as anyone elses, so no offence taken and yes I don't see the point in moving to another country for a better life only to continue to live an oppressed lifestyle.
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