Doing Things for Yourself

Sometimes in life you have to be selfish. I know it sounds completely terrible but its true! Of course in most given circumstances I do not recommend, encourage or condone this but I must admit it is something that you NEED to be able to do.

Popular opinion may cause some to be exposed to ridicule or to be shamed for not crumbling to the needs of others. You cant allow people to push you into a corner, or to allow for people to manipulate your actions or emotions. Sometimes you just have to do what you need to do. If that comes at the cost of somebody else....so be it. But you need to remember you deserve the right to love, respect and nourish yourself FIRST.
 Remember this.

Always,
A

Being Let Down....But Remembering It's Okay

Out of all the feelings in this world, there is nothing worse then being let down. Pretty much almost anything can let you down I guess; movies, films, that new cafe on 72/9....your new dress which you bought online that just doesn't look quite as good on you as it does the model.

In my case, I am almost always let down my people. In my opinion this is the worst kind of way to be let down - because if you were really pumped for that third Hunger Games movie and you walked out yawning blessing the gods that the 2.5 nightmare was over than chances are you'll get over it pretty quick.

I'm beginning to think the reason I am constantly let down by people is because I have such high expectations. I expect people to be these amazing, loving, caring creatures which they just....aren't. I expect people to mean what they say....I expect people to have good intentions......I expect people to be understanding and compassionate and respectful. But they just aren't..... Not all the time at least.
When people let you down, despite you thinking 'No, this times its different. He/she is so genuine in what they said. I believe them' remember to take a deep breathe, and roll that person right off your shoulder. It's their problem not yours. Don't regret investing yourself  into them or hanging off every word they ever said to you. All you can do in this world is love and experience and most importantly LEARN.

Learn from other mistakes. Identify the ugly creatures within them which may have caused you pain and remember not to repeat that behavior with anyone else. Remember that it's actually kind of okay. At least you know that that person just wasn't for you...or wasn't genuine in their word....and probably doesn't deserve to be in your life.... so they probably did you a favor...plus made you that little bit stronger (in the words of my girl Xtina).
Remember to love and understand I guess - at the end of the day its all that gets us by.

Love,
A

Airports

Some may find this a horrid, painstakingly frustrating experience (with all the security checks, lugging around heavy bags, screaming bratty children, over priced coffee and soggy tomato, cheese and ham sandwiches)  but I love going to the airport!

 I love checking in and sitting in my departure lounge watching people come and go. I love wondering where they have been, or where they are going and why? Is that family finally going away on that tropical island holiday they have saved the last 3 years for? Or is that girl running to her gate to visit her boyfriend who she hasn't seen in 6 months? Why is that old man travelling by himself...why does he look so sad? Is he travelling for a funeral perhaps? That woman with the brief case, I bet she is travelling for business and hates it because she will be away from her family.

The list goes on and on. I reminds us how different we all are, but also how similar we are at the same time. We all have different paths which take us in all sorts of directions but at the end of the day our paths cross and intertwine and we arent all that different at all.

Always,
A

Being Reunited With Your Best Friends

Today I was finally reunited with two of my three best friends and it felt soooooooooo good! Not just seeing them; but everything that comes along with being so close to someone! All your old habits you suddenly adopt when you're with them coming flooding back. You know, the way you talk, the way you laugh at all your old inside jokes no one else gets. Or finishing each other sentences, ordering the same food, checking out the same hot boy across the room. And making the exact same comment at the exact time time and then giggling uncontrollably about it!

 Friends like these are rare and hard to come across. So remember to love and cherish and appreciate the people who keep you close and love you, for  you!  Never take people for granted.

Always,
A

Lazy Sundays

C'mon, Admit it. We all have those Sundays - they dont happen often but when they do god it feels so good. Just to wake up, eat breakfast in bed and watch movies all day. Or read your favourite book whilst watching the rain fall outside your kitchen window. Or having a 3 hour phone conversation with your best friend and sipping on a milky coffee. I know its kind of bad to be lazy and completely unproductive but we need these days to keep us sane. I cherish days like these - days where I am still young enough to lounge around and avoid any overwhelming adult responsibilities *cough* like packing and paying phone bills *cough* that can all wait until Monday. Take a break - your beautiful mind deserves it.

Always, 

A

When You're Late But its Okay

Today my friends Susan, Karita and I had to be at a very important audition at Southbank at exactly 12pm sharp!....Naturally everything went wrong..... We woke up late, missed our bus, got lost and had to end up literally running through the streets of Brisbane in an effort not to be late!!! It was so important that we were on time. We couldn't believe we where going to leave the worst impression or potentially jeopardize everything!

But can you imagine it - three girls desperately clutching at their bags whilst sweating profusely through babydoll dresses in 35 degree heat, running across roads, dodging cars throughout the city! It seemed as if everything we against us. Whenever we tried to illegally J-Walk (dont judge us okay) police officers would drive by or a ridiculous amount of cars would get a green light! There was no point in hair and makeup because as you can imagine it all slowly melted off and our hair was frizzy and wind wipped! When we finally rounded the corner of the theater it was 12.06pm. We were 6 minutes late. I couldn't help but dread the awkward entrance and looks of despise we would shortly receive however we walked in only to find everyone else milling around and chatting. They hadn't started yet! We were so relieved! Thank the lord!  All that running, panicking and being frantic for nothing!

Always, 

A

When Someone Does you a Favour

This, in its smallest sense can make my day. Yesterday I was super stressed after working 5 days in a row at my part-time job. I had asked for the night off in order for me to have time to study (as you do) but was somehow rostered on anyway. I am never one to call in sick or have someone cover my shift but I knew I needed this time to study. It was important. I panicked and didn't know what to do! I quickly messaged a a coworker and asked politely if she was interested in taking my shift that night. She happily said yes and that it was no problem! I was so relieved. Such simple guestures of kindess and understanding can go a far way. But remember to give back what you take from the universe.The next time someone asks you for a favour, remember to say yes and help that person out as much as they need! 

Always, 

A