Why I Object to “No Sex Before Marriage”

May 23, 2013 in Body Image, Featured, Health, Mental Health, People, Religion, Sex, Sexuality

I was recently at a Friday night church service and they were mentioning a few upcoming events. One of the upcoming events, aimed at 13-18 year old girls, was called “The Bride Wore White”. I grumbled when I saw it. I must have done this louder than I intended as the friend beside me said “Calm down, T.” I’d like to take this moment to say I actually don’t go to church very often, so these kind of things stand out to me a lot more than they did when I went regularly. I’d also like to say I have [...]

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Recipe: Pea and Ham Soup

May 22, 2013 in Anecdotes, Food & Recipes, Lifestyle, Stories

I called my Grandma this morning.  She has always told me how easy it was to make pea and ham soup, and as I’ve never made it before, I thought I’d give her a call and ask her recipe. “How funny, I’m just making soup myself.  Ah, well I add some split peas, then you can add your ham, maybe some potato and some carrot.” She had no idea, each time she makes it she just throws some things in the pot.  And each time it turns out better than the time before. “It’s funny isn’t it, I just had to look [...]

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I’m Here, I’m Genderqueer

May 22, 2013 in Body Image, Featured, Gender, Health, Mental Health, Self, Society

What is the difference between sex and gender? Sex = male and female Gender = masculine and feminine So in essence: Sex refers to biological differences; chromosomes, hormonal profiles, internal and external sex organs. Gender describes the characteristics that a society or culture delineates as masculine or feminine. Source   I’m filling out another application form- can’t remember- is it a service? A rewards club? Something important, I’m sure. Oh yeah, that’s right. Of course. Of course. It’s a centrelink intent to claim form.  Work hasn’t been offering enough shifts (not enough kids to care for? Or is care too expensive…take your pick).  [...]

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The Power of Blogging About Illness

May 21, 2013 in Anecdotes, Body Image, Featured, Health, People, Self, Society, Stories

I’ve been telling my story on my various blogs on and off for 12 years. It’s been seven years since I revealed my face on MySpace – since I’ve told my true story about Ichthyosis. And doing so has been the most empowering thing. I am a strong believer that blogging gives people a powerful voice that is heard. Many patients and parents of children with Ichthyosis have encountered stares, comments and hurt around their condition that has sometimes scarred their confidence and quietened their voices. Additionally, it is often perceived that because of a person’s visible difference, their life [...]

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Online Dating: Everything You Want To Know (SP)

May 20, 2013 in Dating, Marriage, Relationships, Technology

This post is sponsored by eHarmony Australia I was recently given the opportunity to interview Sarah Mason, PR and Brand Manager at eHarmony Australia. Being unfamiliar with dating websites myself, I met the Viking through my brother, I thought I’d turn it over to you guys, our readers, to find out what you wanted to know. Here’s what Sarah had to say. Hi Sarah! It’s fantastic to have this opportunity to ask you a few questions my readers have always wondered. Great to speak with you. So tell me, what rate of success do you have? eHarmony has been available [...]

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Movie Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

May 20, 2013 in Entertainment, Film & TV

On Thursday 9th May, Star Trek Into Darkness opened in theatres in Australia. Being the mega super Trekkie that I am, I absolutely had to see this on opening night. I’ve been waiting for this movie since the first one in this series, “Star Trek” came out in 2009. That movie was amazing, and JJ Abrams did really well to not piss off the hardcore Trekkies with his take on the Star Trek Universe. Of course that movie left it open for many more sequels, just like the original series. And I really really love the first Star Trek, and [...]

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This Week: Goodbyes, Teen Mums and Cats

May 19, 2013 in Food & Recipes, Friendship, Lifestyle

It’s been a big week for me, hence this post being a day later than it normally is. It was my last day in my current job and I was sad to leave. Oddly, for most people I guess, I wasn’t as sad to leave the people as I was to leave the campus. That might sound weight but hear me out – in the Faculty I left everyone works across 2 campuses, and as I’m moving to the other one I’m likely to see everybody again. Probably quite regularly. Some people even more than I used to. But I [...]

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Welcome To Polite Island

May 17, 2013 in Entertainment, Fiction, Food & Recipes, Lifestyle, Money, People, Society, Stories, Travel

Welcome to Polite Island! You have been selected to live in this modern utopia because you embody the values of a considerate unselfish person. Polite Island was founded by a woman who was becoming increasingly frustrated with her considerate behaviour being met with inconsiderate behaviour. Instead of giving up on being a polite person and falling into pit of selfishness she came up with a plan to make the world fairer. Instead of eradicating those devoted only to themselves and who frequently engage in behaviours that can be classed as ‘douchebaggery’ we have simply excluded them from our society. This [...]

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WIN: $100 Voucher with One Leaf

May 16, 2013 in Fashion, Featured, Meta, Style

I first met Kat Atkins, the effortlessly cools brains and brawn behind One Leaf Jewelry when I was completing my Education and Visual Arts degrees. We both lived on campus in the same dormitory. Kat was a bundle of energy, a total livewire, passionate about colour, nature, and she saw beauty in details. Little did I know she would become a designer of some of the most unique, inspired, beautiful and straight up COOL jewelry I’ve ever seen. I interviewed her to see what makes her tick. First of all, how did you come up with the name ‘One Leaf’? [...]

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The Help: Teen Mothers

May 16, 2013 in Anecdotes, Children, Lifestyle, Mothers, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth, Stories

How many times have you walked past a pregnant female who looks far too young to have a child and judged them in your head? I’m sure I have at some stage in my life, which is not something I am proud of. Society paints teen mums as ‘irresponsible’, ‘immature’ and often feeds the stereotype that teen mums can’t be good mothers. I have heard many people say “They just want the baby bonus, it’s about money. Wait till that baby screams all night, the novelty will wear off and the money runs out and it’s not so ‘fun’ anymore, [...]

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