There is nothing quite like an Adele single. I'll admit, some tracks on her albums don't do much for me but her popular singles are always amazing. Like everyone I have been enjoying her latest release, Hello, and its super cool music video as well. Check it out below if you haven't already, if you have I know you'll want to listen again.
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As an Australian, my relationship with Halloween is a confusing one. Some years it's all or nothing, other years I could forget about it completely. I love looking at celebrity costumes. It's a not-so-guilty pleasure, but can you blame me? Check out some of my favourites and you'll see what I mean. I've never done trick-or-treating, I don't understand the meaning behind the event, and I all round just don't 'get' it, but I love a reason to celebrate. A couple of years ago my friends and I threw a party which was all kinds of fun - although the most Halloween things about it were the costumes and some cobweb decorations. Here's my gang in our costumes. Obviously, my favourite part of Halloween - any excuse for some OTT fake eyelashes!
This year a friend and I were going to get everyone together again but someone beat us to it. So our party has been rescheduled to Christmas or New Year and I still get to dress up so it's a win-win. I'm going as a vampire this time - fake blood and all! I've always been been a Barbie girl. As a kid I had dolls and clothes and shoes and cars for them to drive and all that kind of stuff. Now, Barbie and Mattel often get a bad wrap what with the unrealistic proportions of the dolls, and the focus on the colour pink. (For the record, I love pink). Over the years there's been some progress - career options and what not - but this latest Barbie advertisement is beautiful and inspiring for everyone, not just little girls. The response has been quite positive and it's not surprising. Just try and not smile at these little girls with big dreams.
What a month. Weeks after I went on about perspective and how everything happens for a reason I was dealt a new hand and it wasn't the best. Everything I said before is now so much more important to take note of but I learnt that there are some moments when you just need to take a break. A week after my 22nd birthday I was made redundant from my first 'real' job. The job that I moved cities for. The job that saw me leave my family, boyfriend, and friends hours away and left me by myself in a big city. Don't get me wrong, I've loved it. But without my job I'm feeling a little lost since that's what I came here for. It was unexpected and heartbreaking, and it took a while to come to terms with it. These are the things I did to help me keep going when all I wanted to do was cry. Surround yourself with people you love, and who love you I went back to my family home for a week. I had no idea what I was doing when I left, I just knew I needed my mum and dad - and I was right. Spending time with people who love me unconditionally and are their to support me no matter what, both friends and family, was the most important thing for me to do. They just loved me, knowing I needed to feel it, that week especially. Do things that make you happy Distraction has been the key to maintaining a functioning daily routine. Applying for jobs, planning for upcoming events, and just doing things I know will keep my mind occupied. My poor boyfriend suffered through a few hours of aimlessly wandering the shopping centre because I knew I needed to be out and about. Don't stop believing As an avid Glee fan, this has been my motto for a few years now and Journey were definitely on to something. Never give up. Just because this didn't work out doesn't mean my career is over, not by a long shot. Good things will happen again, maybe from places you weren't expecting.
My new 'discovery.' I'm just behind the times but at least I found him eventually. Earlier this week I was looking back through the journal I've been keeping this year and I came across an entry that really struck me. Back in April I wrote 'What am I doing? It's the end of April and what have I achieved? Absolutely nothing." At the time I was in an awkward situation with a friend, job hunting and trying to set myself up to hopefully move so I was minimising my commitments and I was starting to think I should have stuck with some things. As a person who thrives on activity and planning, I wasn't feeling my best. When I came across that page I couldn't help but smile. Less than six months later and my life is completely different. I was fortunate enough to find a job in the industry I studied for the job is in the city I dreamed of moving to, and my life is right on track for more of my hopes and dreams. While I'm loving it, it's not always awesome all the time. Like with everything there are moments when things aren't great, or you feel a little down. For me, leaving behind my family and friends was a big thing, and sometimes I miss them so much. I haven't met a lot of people since I moved besides my housemates and the people I work with, who are all great but they can't replace those who know me in such a different way. Looking back at that journal entry reminded me how far I've come in following my hear and achieving my goals, but it also reminded me of something. Things may seem like they're falling a part, or they could seemingly be amazing but there is always the probability that something will change.
So when you're feeling down, remember it will get better. And if things are almost perfect don't forget the long road you took to get there, you might be walking back down it sooner than you think. Be optimistic, be grateful, and never lose your perspective. Getting to go behind the scenes of the tourist image was by far a highlight of our trip to Fiji. The team at the Sigatoka River Safari were the most wonderful people and ensured that it was an experience to remember. An early morning start could have been tough for a holiday but getting on the bus to Sigatoka was enough to get the blood pumping and the excitement building. A quick stop in the town centre to get supplies and complementary sulus for the women, and we were on our way. The most entertaining tour guides were very knowledgeable, sharing information about farming, locals and the land. Once we arrived at base it was life jackets on and onto the jet boats - after a photo with Captain Freddy! The jet boat ride along the picturesque Sigatoka River was fun, beautiful and informative. Captain Freddy had all kinds of information that only someone who lives in the area would know and be able to answer all the questions that the visitors through at him. My group visited the lovely town of Mavua. On our arrival we were greeted by some beautiful children who loved to high-five and smile - they had the biggest, brightest smiles. We were taken on a tour of the village where we met many of the very welcoming villagers and learned so much about their way of life. It is so interesting to be inside a village and see first hand what you are being told. After our tour we were welcomed to the village by the chief and members of the village. It was such an experience to be welcomed into their home. We had a kava ceremony made with the kava that the 'chief' of our group presented to the Mavua chief. After the official part of the visit, we were treated to a delicious lunch and fantastic entertainment. There was music and dancing and we were given the opportunity to mingle and meet the welcoming people who live in the village. It was lots of fun and something you know is special to experience. After eating, dancing and signing with the locals it was time to head back to the boats. We were given a warm send off, complete with blowing kisses from the gorgeous little girls. Back on the boats, heading to base, Captain Freddy showed of his skills and entertained us with some 360 degree spins. So much fun, and not as terrifying as I thought it would be!
A trip with Sigatoka River Safari is a must if you're in the area when visiting Fiji. You get to experience the 'real' island and it is unforgettable. What a crazy month it has been! I have been busy learning the ropes of my new job, exploring my new home, trying to maintain a social life, and I went on a family holiday to Fiji. It's been quite hectic but absolutely wonderful. Fiji was such an experience. It was my first time overseas and I got to experience it with my family! It was a week of beautiful views and incredible experiences. I got to see the school that my sister has been volunteering at and met some beautiful children. It was their last day of term so it was a fun day, a group of the kids played volleyball and they are skilled! I was very impressed watching them. The rest of the week was spent doing things like snorkelling, visiting cities and villages, going to the beach,and just having an all round awesome time. I'll let the photos show some of the things we did because, let's be real, photos are the best part when you come back from holiday so I can relive the moments and others can enjoy them too. It was a blast!
I was lucky enough to be in the audience at Imagine Dragons show in Sydney on Friday and to say it was an epic show is an understatement. Their songs are perfectly suited to live performance. It was incredible. We were treated to a performance of their new song 'Roots' and I was entracedfrom the beginning. Luckily for me - and you - they have the audio for the song on their Vevo. Here it is! Have you ever been hungry? The kind of hungry that makes you feel like you just can't go on? Can you imagine feeling like that, or worse, all the time? For many people around the world, unfortunately, that is their reality. One person in eight goes hungry with 850 million people worldwide not having enough food to be healthy. Hunger and malnutrition are the #1 health risks and can have extremely serious consequences. People can become sick as their vital organs, including heart, liver, kidney, and brain, are affected - often permanently. This can then impact their mental and physical development and ultimately, makes it much harder to support themselves and their families in the future. Each year World Vision Australia hosts the 40 Hour Famine to raise money to help in the fight against global hunger. This year is the 40th year and they're hoping to make it a big one. Funds raised this year will support projects in Bangladesh, Cambodia, East Timor, Laos, Malawi, Nepal, Swaziland, and Uganda. These countries are some of the most affected by hunger. Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world's highest rates of malnutrition with 7 million children under 5 years of age being chronically malnourished. In East Timor, over two thirds of the population live on less than US$2 (about $2.75 Australian) a day. 45% of children are underweight and malnourished there.
Around the world, poor nutrition causes nearly half of all deaths in children under 5 years - 3.1 million each year. These numbers don't have to be the way they are and you can help. - Sign up for the 40 Hour Famine here - Donate to someone who is giving up something for 40 hours. I am going without food this year, you can donate at here Every little bit helps. Just $10 can help provide healthcare for 10 new and expectant mothers while $20 can help feed two people for a month. A donation of $50 can help 20 farmers work together to produce and sell more food, and so much more! There is no limit on your donation, it's completely up to you and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. Help children and families break free from hunger and poverty. |
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