Another Blog
About a year or two ago, I stumbled across a blog, run by a lad named Jonathan. Back then, it looked a little different. At the time, I was going through a lot of self realisation and one thing I’d realised was my judgements and how it stopped me from going forward. If I hadn’t realised this, I think his words would have falled on deaf ears, but it didn’t, his words struck a chord. What he wrote was what I felt, but expressed in the most articulate way. I…Read More
The Old, The New, The Waste
Our office is getting torn down at the moment. All the glass panels have been moved to the new shop and the plastered wall panels are getting dismantled slowly piece by piece. The snapping of the wood hurts my ears and the sound of hammers pierce my skull. But I’m enjoying it. I’ve never seen the insides of a wall before, or how giant glass panels are transported. I’m enjoying the mess and destruction, probably because it signifies a new beginning. I haven’t seen the new place yet, but I…Read More
The Man Who Planted Trees
At the suggestion of an old and well read friend. I read the short story “The Man Who Planted Trees” by Jean Giono. The story is both simple yet profound and I can fully appreciate how it has endured over many decades and translations. Stories that inspire the human spirit usually do. Unlike movie trailers of late that give away more than too much, I encourage you to pick this up and go on the journey yourself. It will take you but a short moment but I’m sure will stay…Read More
Dali
Yesterday marked the last day of the Dali Exhibit at the NGV. Me and the girls managed to sneak in some cultural time on Friday before a full-on shopping spree at Bridge Rd; and I must say… it was worth it! A 30min wait in line for the tickets and a massive crowd wasn’t ideal, but I was definitely glad I went. It was amazing to see such a full body of work from the amazing artist, from his early impressionist works to move sets and ballet productions. Although I am not…Read More