Legally Alien

Love

2012-01-03T12:42:00.000+10:00

Snippets of this video are all over the news today because the man who made this video, Kristian Anderson lost his battle to bowel cancer on Monday. Apparently this video has been around since 2009 but I only saw it for the first time today and since I wasn't in the country during the Oprah hoopla in 2010 either, I didn't know about it all. It might be cheesy but it's also

The longing to belong...

2011-12-29T18:51:00.000+10:00

The universality of human experiences despite our many diversities has made me realise that our identities are not bound by race, nationality or even gender. Yet somehow, we have all felt out of place at some point; We have all felt like we don't belong...anywhere. I'll be honest, I have really struggled with my longing to belong (and still do sometimes). But through the struggle, I have

Groupon Fail: Bisro Fleur, Paradise Point

2011-10-31T11:09:00.000+10:00

I bought a Groupon voucher for a meal at Bistro Fleur at Paradise Point on the Gold Coast in late September. Last week, I rang the restaurant to make a booking for Friday night. The man taking my booking (who I later found out is the owner) was the average cordial restaurant person - until I mentioned I had a voucher. His tone immediately changed and he very rudely asked me "what voucher?". I

These sleepless nights

2011-08-24T07:58:00.002+10:00

I didn't quite end up finishing the NaBloPoMo August challenge did I? This time it wasn't laziness though. I haven't been sleeping well for a few weeks now and I think a lot of it has to do with me not unwinding enough before bed. I am physically exhausted from the lack of sleep so you'd think I would crash as soon as my head hit the pillow but nope, doesn't happen. My mind…has a mind of its

Mundane inanities

2011-08-08T21:29:00.001+10:00

Today was my first day back at the gym after many months and I'm so happy I'm finally back :) It was a struggle for sure but I'm happy I got there and am finally healthy enough to be gymming again. Exercise keeps me sane and so I was obviously going a little crazy not being able to exercise. I am disappointed with my fitness (naturally) and I know it will take me a while to build it back up

John Lennon says...

2011-08-07T15:37:00.012+10:00

I have a coffee table book called 'Imagine' with quotes from John Lennon. I've read it many times and a different quote stands out for me every time - today it was the one above. Simplicity is so undervalued but the most powerful messages are uncomplicated and big words don't necessarily make one more philosophically relevant or powerful. That's why John Lennon's messages of love, peace

Homesickness

2011-08-06T23:00:00.023+10:00

These random pangs of homesickness Unwelcome Unasked for Unexplained. Triggered by a song, a sight or even a smell. A longing for a home that is no longer home But Will always be home. The people. The people... The familiarity. The memories ...A life long gone. Can you be homesick for a person A person long lost... Another version of you in another life, another universe? I never was very

Currently reading...

2011-08-05T17:36:00.015+10:00

Going back in time and re-reading the whole series :) This post is part of the NaBloPoMo August challenge.

Of course this post is about Harry Potter

2011-08-04T20:29:00.000+10:00

It's over *cry* Yes ok, it's been over for a long time but you know, it's finally O-V-E-R. Nothing to look forward to anymore :( The movie was absolutely brilliant. Admittedly the first few Harry Potter movies weren't very good (I still watch them though) but they definitely picked up their game and the last two movies have been amazing. I'm so glad this last one didn't disappoint. Such an

Harry Potter at last!

2011-08-03T17:00:00.019+10:00

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Ethics vs Religion vs Politics

2011-08-02T19:32:00.020+10:00

I went to an Irish Catholic school for 13 years and yes surreptitious religious indoctrination was definitely part of my daily school life ;-) However, as part of the school curriculum, Christian students had to go to Catechism classes once a week while the rest of us attended 'Moral Science' classes. These classes started from Year 1 and attending one or the other was compulsory right up to

NaBloPoMo - Take 2

2011-08-01T20:41:00.001+10:00

I'm hitting up NaBloPoMo again this month. I was very enthusiastic about it last month but not having a computer and a buggy Blogger app made things annoyingly difficult. So armed with a new computer, I'm here to kick things off again. NaBloPoMo Take 2. Action This post is part of the NaBloPoMo August challenge.

Friday night dinner

2011-07-15T21:40:00.001+10:00

The best pizza in town and wine...the perfect night. :)

Stop the Terrorism. Enough!

2011-07-14T17:33:00.015+10:00

Ever since the 26/11 attacks on Bombay in 2008, (It is still, and will always be Bombay to me) India has bumped itself up on the Terrorism Risk Index. And here we go again. I’m so, so angry and again, like in 2008, I’m so deeply saddened. When people ask me about India and what to expect, I always tell them nothing can prepare them for India because it’s so unique in its madness. India is a lot

Reconciliation

2011-07-13T15:19:00.003+10:00

Is the person you thought you were meant to be, the same as the person you turned out to be?

....

2011-07-12T21:31:00.001+10:00

It's been an overwhelming day.

Monday

2011-07-11T19:06:00.002+10:00

Sigh. They suck and I'm not feeling too well. So until next time.

Day 10

2011-07-10T09:00:00.001+10:00

Today is Day 10 of my NaBloPoMo challenge and I’m STILL WRITING!!!! Ok, yes overuse of exclamation marks but I am very excited. I’ve never managed to get this far in a blogging challenge (which says a lot about my stamina :P). It’s hard thinking of a blog post everyday (which is why on some days I think out loud and use it as an excuse for a blog post…like right now). But, it’s also fun.

Giving without money

2011-07-09T11:00:00.010+10:00

In keeping with the tone of my last two posts, I’d just like to say there are millions of people across the world that need some help, in some form. Most people I know want to give a little back, help out someone who is less privileged and I know many, many people who regularly donate to a charity of their choice. Sadly, it’s impossible to donate to every charity, every cause that needs help.

Take Your Dreams And Go Back To Where You Came From

2011-07-08T13:00:00.009+10:00

I live in la-la land a lot of the time. I will hide behind the excuse that I’m an Aquarian and we reserve the right to be dreamers. ;-) We went through some tough financial times as a family and of course at times it was very depressing. But my parents, my dad in particular, is infectiously optimistic and a dreamer. They always encouraged us to dream and dream big – assuring us that we shouldn’t

Go Back To Where You Came From: A Reaction

2011-07-07T11:10:00.010+10:00

A few weeks ago SBS aired its controversial documentary/reality TV show ‘Go Back To Where You Came From’ where six Australians had a firsthand experience of refugee life – from staying in detention centres in Australia, to halfway houses in Malaysia, Jordan and Kenya; to going back to where it all starts in Iraq and Congo – interacting with real refugees and learning their stories. **SPOILER

Do I Look Fat In This?

2011-07-06T19:00:00.011+10:00

Its funny (not funny haha, but youknow) how girls everywhere have some variant of a body image issue. Too fat. Too thin. Too dark. Too pale. Big ass. Small boobs. You know the drill. Country specific culture usually determines the dominant body image issue women usually subscribe to. But the overall problem of a negative body image is a universal phenomenon I’ve noticed. The fashion industry,

Would have, could have, should have…

2011-07-05T19:30:00.010+10:00

At some point or the other, we’re all sucked into this circle of regrets and the more we wallow, the deeper we get sucked into the vortex. But when you’re busy wallowing, who has the time to be wise? For most people wisdom comes retrospectively. Ditto. In the last year or so, I have lost and found myself (for lack of a better way to say it). A lot of this time was spent wallowing in regrets.

The power of music

2011-07-04T18:17:00.014+10:00

Today I’ve been listening to a lot of Thomas Newman. He’s done the music for a number of big movies and some of my favourites include The Road to Perdition and the score for The Shawshank Redemption. While thinking of a blog post for today, my mind kept going back to the music that’s been my soundtrack for the day. I know I’m not the first to say this but isn’t the power of music unbelievable? I

Day 3

2011-07-03T20:57:00.003+10:00

Day 3 of the blogging challenge. Today I am exhausted. I know it's the weekend but it's been busy and tiring so hello and tomorrow I will write something coherent. *This post is part of the NaBloPoMo challenge for July 2011.