It's that one special day of the year when children wake up at 5 am because they are so excited about Santa and all the presents he has left behind. That time when everyone is just a little bit happier and more generous. I often think about those spending christmas alone, or those who have nothing. I feel happy because I too am celebrating with my family, getting lovely presents, eating incredible food and spending time at the beach just generally being merry.
I think about those people who have nothing and I feel sad for them. I feel like I want to help them. I think about Somalian refugees and old people with no family left. I think about those who are sick and in need, who have lost loved ones and those who have nowhere to go. There is a lot of sadness and despair in the world, and I see that all the time, but at this time of year it can be masked by merriment. I often wonder how I can help, and where I can even start, but I do know that it makes me appreciate what I have so much more. So today I will be merry, enjoy my presents, and spend time with the people I love, but I will spare a thought for people less fortunate because that is what christmas is about to me.
Merry Christmas!
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Homebake baby!
It's that time of year again. Festival season, summer, the festive season. It's all happening. To kick off these general festivities on Saturday was Homebake. The all Australian music/comedy/film festival. It was a perfect, summers day in Sydney, lots of bikinis and short denim shorts.
The day kicked off with the Rubens, triple J unearthed winners, and continued with such classy Australian acts as Housos, and some fantastic Australian music with Drapht, The Jezabels and the awe inspiring Eskimo Joe. Ladyhawke, our sweet as NZ cousin also rocked the stage, pleasing fans with My Delirium as her final song.
What made this day even more special, was when it was all over, and everyone was walking back through Martin place, the Christmas tree and all the decorations reminded us that it is Christmas time.
The day kicked off with the Rubens, triple J unearthed winners, and continued with such classy Australian acts as Housos, and some fantastic Australian music with Drapht, The Jezabels and the awe inspiring Eskimo Joe. Ladyhawke, our sweet as NZ cousin also rocked the stage, pleasing fans with My Delirium as her final song.
What made this day even more special, was when it was all over, and everyone was walking back through Martin place, the Christmas tree and all the decorations reminded us that it is Christmas time.
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