My Journey
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And that is your reward.
Today while I was watching an performance and interview with Stephen Fry from the Sydney Opera House* for ABC1 on October 6, 2010 on Youtube he said something that hit me in the face like a slap: “[Oscar] Wilde said ‘If you want to be a grocer or a general or a politician or a…
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Inspirational Conversations
Today and yesterday I was helping out friend and fellow blogger Jen (Red Parka) by staffing her stall at the Rose St Artist’s Market in Fitzroy (Melbourne). The market runs every Saturday and Sunday and has a collection of stalls; clothes, jewellery, accessories, knick knacks, paintings, art and various other miscellaneous items. As far as…
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Motivation Fail
Since leaving my job, less than 2 weeks ago, I have become more and more unmotivated. I just do not want to do anything. I want to stay at home, stare into space and not see anyone. I don’t know whether it’s exhaustion after driving myself so hard for so long in a job that…
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Bravado
I had an appointment with my psychologist yesterday. Sessions with her are always really difficult and yesterday she told me that I use bravado, that I have a persona, to cope with the fact that I don’t like people to know that I’m vulnerable. As irritating as it is to admit, I think she’s right.…
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New hair, new me
One of the first things I decided to do in my new life was to get a hair cut. I have really strong feelings about my hair and when I go through big changes one of my first instincts is to cut my hair. Whether it’s after a break-up, or as a celebration for finishing…
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The day I decided to be a bum
Once upon a time there was a girl who was quite good at most things. She went through her life doing things that seemed like a good idea; things that she was told were ‘useful’ or ‘grown up’ or ‘respectable’. One day she realised that the things she was doing were not making her happy.…
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