I dragged myself out of bed at 3:30 yesterday morning, to attend a Dawn Service for ANZAC Day. Standing in tha park around the cenotaph with like minded people. The river behind us, the sound of the surf, birds calling ...pure peace. Listening to the sounds of The Last Post, reflecting on the people who had so much love and courage that they gave and risked everything to bring peace. I wonder what they are thinking now. Do they wonder why? Do they shake their heads at the state of the worl...

I have only been a member for a short time but i would like to say this site is amazing. The freedom to put your thoughts into words, share them with others and receive feedback is so good. From the deepthinking to the ridiculous ...the laughing so hard i cry to the crying so hard for someones pain ......the nostalgic warmth of others, you have it all. To make this site so diverse and entertaining requires a broad spectrum of individuals as with any such group not everyone is going to agre...

This is one of the local legends from the Sunshine Coast Qld. Because alot of you seem interested in aus, I thought you might enjoy this. Aboriginal legend tells us that The Coloured Sands were formed as follows: "Way back in dream-time, there lived on the banks of the Noosa River a beautiful black maiden called Murrawar who fell in love with the Rainbow, which came to visit her here every morning. She would clap her hands and sing to this lovely rainbow. "One day the Burwilla, ...

For those who haven't noticed ..Hi I'm Jessica I am Aussie ...and proud of it ! I am 23, live on the Sunshine Coast Qld with my sister, her hubby and my 3 nephews. I am the middle of 5 girls ..so I always seemed to be the peace keeper. I'm not really a writer of any sort, I tend to have thoughts fall out of my mouth or fingers ...say what i have to say and that's about it. I have the most amazing BF ..who encourages me so much ...and introduced me to JU I drive a Ford xy gt...

OMG ..I am so pissed off right now !!! Did all you Aussies know that maccas in the US has brekkie burittos and 170 different types of REAL chicken breast burgers !!! We get sucky McCafes .... if I want coffee and cake I have thousands of coffee shops to choose from. I'm going to start a petition. I want all Aussies to sign and join me in this fight against discrimination. Jess

This is my rant ..so I'll bitch if I want to. Warning ..this is a RANT ..this article may offend. Disclamer ... this article in no way is directed at any true christians. I am heartily sick of the people who hide behind the church ....use it to excuse their bigotry and hatred. The pious, holier than thou attitude of these people when they are found wanting everyday in their own actions. People whose hearts are full of hatred, lack compassion and understanding. The ones wh...

I reveived a call from the Make A Wish Foundation last year. A small boy's wish was to go Australia Zoo and Underwater World, could we help? The answer YES of course. We set aside a penthouse for a week, for him and his family ...the staff decorating it with balloons and filling the fridge with food. I contacted local businesses who were all more than willing to help out. With vouchers for meals, attractions and a free hire car for the week. Watching this family together, seeing the jo...

Damn how long do you have to be here to be part of the " in crowd" This isn't directed at the few nice people I have met. It is to the people who love you to comment on their blogs and sympathise with them but dont give a shit about commenting unless you are part of the " in crowd" You start to feel you belong ...talk about something close to you ...who replies ...hmm the nice people. Meanwhile the others are too busy kissing arse and sympathising about trivialities. These are ...

I am just me. Why is it when people compliment me and I reply with those words and a thank you ....does it upset them? I'm not trying to put myself down ...I guess I really don't think about it I am just ME. I don't consider " wow I am really good at this" I am just being me. I am happy in my skin. There are things I am good at and things I down right stink at ..they all make up this person who is me. But it so gets to people ..I get told "why can't you just admit you are (insert what...

Keeping in with the Aussie theme we have running at the moment, I thought the computer buffs might find this amusing. Also explains my total lack of any and all things associated with computers. Log on - Make the barbie hotter Log off - Don't add any more wood Monitor - Keep an-eye on that barbie Download - Getting the firewood off the ute Floppy disc - What you get from trying to carry too much firewood Window - What to shut when it's cold outside Screen - What to shut in the...

Why is it that FIGJAM and hypocrisy seem to go hand in hand? Why is it the people that seem to think they are so great that their shit doesn't stink, feel the need to put others down ? Yes, I have heard all the arguments about " They really are insecure, blah blah". I know some are, I am talking about the ones who truly believe in FIGJAM. The ones who ..no matter what you have done, have always done it and 10 times better. That think everything they do is so damn wonderful. Here is a l...

As you rush about your day to day life, stop for a moment and try to remember the last time you enjoyed one of life's simple pleasures. It is so easy to get caught up in the rush, with the 1001 things most of us have to fit into a day and because we are all so busy and it is easy to take the instant gratification of artificial pleasures. Stop.... take time out. Even if it is just once a week to do something that gratifies your soul too. The simple pleasures... Remember the joy of wal...