It seems the more people I meet, and the more friends I make, the more I am reminded that people do treat me both normally and differently. Almost all of the new people who come into my life comment on how much they notice the staring. I never realised staring is that prominent … [Read more...]
Donate Life. The most loving thing you can do for a stranger
It's Donate Life Week from 24 February - 3 March, and I urge you to consider registering to be an organ or tissue donor, as well has having the conversation about your wishes with your family.The Donate Life website states: "In 2012, 354 organ donors gave 1,052 Australians a new … [Read more...]
When Kirk Pengilly from INXS called his biggest fan, CurlyPops, on my phone.
One of the big highlights of my Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars experience was being able to make one of my best friends' dreams come true. You may be aware that Camille from CurlyPops blog is a big INXS fan. You may also be aware she needs some new lungs. Sadly she isn't able … [Read more...]
FilmLife Project Blogger Challenge for organ donation
This post is part of the FilmLife Blogger Challenge. (Picture by CurlyPops)The FilmLife Project was created to create awareness and conversations about organ donation through short film. From the FilmLife Project website:"FilmLife Project is a collaborative … [Read more...]
The Hottie Challenge (or the creative exercise I wish I could enter a written or cooked product)
(source)I love to create. In my head. In reality my crafts turn out nothing like I envisaged. When I craft on my own I can't wait for the session to be over. I am impatient, and coupled with a (still) sore thumb, my creations look very pre-school artist. I wish I could write or … [Read more...]