Rad Bucket List

Changing my perspective on life by developing confidence in myself and my abilities and embracing every opportunity that comes my way has opened the door to a world of possibilities. Why restrain ourselves at the fear of failure? Keep your feet on the ground, but let your head travel beyond the skies and dream big. You'll surprise yourself. Bucket lists are cliche to say the least, but does it look like I care?? Some things on my rad bucket list, in no particular order....and they're gonna happen!!!

Twenty-one

For my 21st Birthday I took a trip to the big smoke. My sister and I stayed in an apartment within walking distance from Southern Cross and filled our week with socializing, shopping and exploring the wondrous city of Melbourne. As a country girl, the city has always brought me an endless number of activities and possibilities. It was amazing to catch up with old and new friends, pretend we knew we were on the right tram and wear a pair of heels without looking inappropriately overdressed!
Funniest thing is that I always considered myself someone who prefers the city to a slow-paced life in the country. Often I've felt trapped in a bubble right by the sea that's too cold to swim in 11 months of the year. However, after an exhausting week, I can say that coming home on the train as it approached the beautiful coastline, deep blue seas and acres of greenery became the catalyst for a sincere moment of gratitude. I've often resented living where I do, as I considered it a place of limited opportunity and minimal social advantage. But after feeling like a 21 year-old insignificant spec on the earth that is seemingly full of people without a second spare to smile at each other...I breathed a sigh of relief to catch some rays and walk along the beautiful beach that I call home. Here people will stop to help you pick up your money when you awkwardly drop it all over the footpath, strangers will give you an acknowledging nod as you jog past with the dog and they'll occasionally compliment you on your outfit and ask you where you "got that dress from." Most significantly, apart from the inspiring views and endless kilometers of gorgeous nature, I came home to more than a few handfuls of people who love me. No matter what corners of the earth I travel to or the length of time that I'm away, this will always be my home....and a fantastic one at that. 

Interesting Read....

Below is a helpful article to balance our thoughts regarding motherhood and parenting. I may not agree with every word, but people shouldn't get their nose out of joint when simply being faced with differing views from their own. Everyday I come across a belief that seems to have swept world-wide, where mothers are elevating themselves to the position of a superhero or a queen, when really one should take on the role of mothering with humility and a REALISTIC perspective. Mothering is a blessing and a role filled with extreme responsibility, but no one needs a medal. Where is the acknowledgement of the masses of people that it takes to raise a child in the best way, the father, the grandparents, in-laws, siblings, aunties, uncles, teachers, carers, role models???
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/18/sorry-but-being-a-mother-is-not-the-most-important-job-in-the-world?CMP=fb_gu

Happy Birthday Leo, you perfect man

Middle Eastern Dreaming

The idea of travelling is thrilling. It was impossible for me to feel that desperation to embark on overseas adventures until I'd in fact experienced an adventure of my own. I didn't conquer Europe or explore China, but my travelling experience this year was enough to spark my absolute desire to see more. I particularly find my passion in experiencing cultures that are nothing like our own and am fascinated by the diversity of people that cover our world.

For a university assignment, we had to complete a weekly task. One of these weeks included exploring where, if anywhere in the world, would we go. Despite having a ridiculous, although not unachievable, amount of destinations of my bucket list, if I could go anywhere I would find myself in the Middle East. As my following pinterest board details:

If I could travel anywhere in the world I would travel to the Middle East. I am fascinated by ancient history, namely Bible history, and am inspired by the idea of standing in the places that are described within the text thousands of years ago.

http://www.pinterest.com/deboroar/the-middle-east/
Israel, Egypt (if my life isn't at risk) and Jordan are up there with the top things to do ASAP, along with getting fit, buying bananas and saving for a car. I can not wait to find myself in these utterly magical places, standing at the feet of ancient history in its finest form.  

I'm sure it's astoundingly obvious that I'm sounding like my head is up in the clouds and I'm perfectly justified in having my head here because I've recently finished Uni for another year. I can't believe next year will be the final year of my degree! I've done myself proud and received High Distinctions consistently for the entire year, bar one distinction :) Now I can kick back and dream up some plans!

Happy days!