@jvkn  Malala is a very inspirational young woman.   She did an interview in the States, and as you know she is an advocate for education.   Thought you might like this video. Check it out!     Her book is on my wishlist! Might get it for myself once uni is finished for the year.. ... View more

Today I'm grateful for .... having a beautiful little party thrown for me by my sister's 6-year-old daughter - and it's not even my birthday! lol She is sooo sweet..   The best bit is that the cake was made out of Lego!! :) and my birthday present was a ring made out of Lego.    I am so lucky to have her in my life. Young people have such a beautiful innocence.   *smiles and hugs* ... View more

Music sure can lift a mood!  There's nothing like a bit of Ace of Base to rock to in the living room!   Yes, even in a study break!   ... View more

Today I had an awesome coconut water and banana/apple/pineapple/blueberry fruit salad! So filling!! ... View more

Oh! I just had to google that, @jvkn !!   How good is that? On RO you can learn something new every day...   Have a great Wednesday!     ... View more

What permissions do you get by being made a mod? Is it possible to message other users or can you only contact via the forum? ... View more

Going for a morning walk in the sunshine!   and ...   going to see my best friend later in the week! ... View more

PS. I guess it would be pointless to start a thread in order to play "Simon Says" with you all??   This idea gives birth to the (fake) hashtag:   #howisthatevergoingtoworkonlinelol   ... View more

Calculator?   Ceiling?   Croissant?   Cap?   *sorry if i'm doubling up here.. ... View more

Just something sweet to start the day.... to remember that we are all unique and special in our own way! And that regardless of who we are, how we feel, if its a good day or not a good day emotionally - that we are valuable and have the right to go out there and be awesome!!!   I love blue fairy wrens, by the way!   (Yes, i know - birds and cats don't go well together.. but you gotta love em all!!)   ... View more

Hi @Luchia    I hope you are feeling well today.   Relationships are a very important part of our lives, and i guess we all tend to naturally identify ourselves by our relationships. They are also the perfect environment for us to learn more about ourselves and how others are. I know myself, that i love feeling connected to others, to the human race! :)   However, I have been single for quite a while now , and - in the words of a clever meme - 'I think I am "The One"!' It sounds a bit funny, but what it highlights to me, is that our first and foremost relationship we need to daily nurture and appreciate, is the one with ourselves. We have to set things right with ourselves first.   It would be great, yes, to have a close companion and special friend, someone you can be your self with, and say anythign to. Someone who has the same sense of humour, a similar outlook in life, similar life goals. These are all "Big" things - sometimes overlooked when you don't take the time to really get to know someone first. Build friendships first - the 'right' person will click with you. Communication is the MOST important second thing, in my experience too! I have to continually work on that one!   When i think of 'Relationships', i think of such things as: Trust, Being vulnerable with them, Laughter, Companionship, etc.   Take your time, Luchia, and surround yourself with people you click with. I am sure you will find that that special someone, who you just light up the room for, will arrive sooner than you think! In the meantime, enjoy life and the things you love doing, and keep up your positive outlook on things!   Let us know how you get on.   Have a super day!   ... View more

Admittedly the obstacle race was in scouts around grade 7 or 8..... Does that count??   Yes. I really enjoy traveling!   Have you ever eaten dragonfruit? ... View more

Yes. An obstacle race that lasted 2 and a half hours.   Have you ever gotten your hair cut badly by a hairdresser, and then regretted it for ages afterwards?    ... View more

Cobalt blue.   Your favourite uni subject. ... View more

@jvkn  Oh sorry! I read the question wrong...   Yes, i would go veg for a week. (but then go back to being a carnivore lol).   Carry on, folks!!!! ................. ... View more

NO! I like my meat! (but i would go vegetarian for a few days to give my body a break now and then)   Would you stop talking to your sister, just because she was ultra mean to you and didn't want a relationship with you anymore? ... View more

@jvkn    Like lanejane, i too admire men who come out with their story. It really makes me appreciate that we all struggle with simlar issues.. Young men, and older too, are placed under enormous pressure to hvae the latest fit, chiselled look. Some are blessed with looks, but to me that is not the most important thing. I have some friends who by society's standards are 'very good looking', and they are very aware of how oterhs perceive them and project onto them...   Wow, body image is such a hot issue... I used to feel the pressure all the time to get slimmer, and think that people i care about would like me more if i was more perfect. Of course that is just a baloney story we tell ourselves based on insecurity stemming from peer pressure and magazines and hollywood stories of love, acceptance and beauty..   I overheard some high school girls on the bus, and they did ballet, and they were saying, oh my friend is in hospital cos she got down to 45 kg. And then went onto another topic as if it was totally cool to hvae an eating disorder.   So jvkn, whether you work out or not, men should be accepted for their personality and whether they are caring, compassionate, fun individuals! So i'd probably judge you on your sense of humour and taste in movies, rather than if you had a six pack and stubble, or not!   ... View more

Yes! I love elephants. They are so serene, wise and beautiful! When you are feeding them, or up close to them, it simply takes your breath away... I can't wait to go overseas to hug them again!!   Would you give your lunch money to a homeless person? ... View more

@jvkn    Yep! Coconut water is the best!   1. Made a new friend this morning and she also comes from northern europe! 2. Went for a run in the sun! Admittedly without a hat today, but it was so nice soaking up the warm rays. 3. Did some baking. I find it really relaxes me and helps take my mind off things.   ... View more

iPhone 5   Viking warriors or Amazon warriors? ... View more

@lanejane  Too right!! We shouldspeak up more about mental illness, and remove the stigma. It is more common that we give it credit for. lol!   I think you are right, that by speaking out or up, that it increases awareness, gets it out of the closet, and helps people to deal with it and get and give the support...   Hmmm, this thread is deep for a 2pm on a tuesday afternoon.....     ... View more

Wow @jvkn  Thanks for sharing your story too. It is so good to know what others went through, growing up. I wasn't close to my parents, or rather, they were distant from me.... and i guess i also had body image issues as a teen. tho i did do gymnastics and was playing violin at school, but still, I guess being a teen is hard either way! The stuff we go through!   And very compassionate comment, that it really does all make us in to the person we are today...   Take care! ... View more

Do pigs eat humans.... Mmmm reminds me of Hannibal Lecter the movie... That was a very unpleasant scene! ;) @stonepixie  ... View more

And I was just salivating over some Darrell Lea "Ginger Bars"....!!! Can't get any better than that!!! ... View more

@jvkn Yes dog ones!! Although I also am an avid cat lover!! Heard of Grumpy Cat, @jvkn?? :) :)   ... View more

Great stuff, Flo van gogh!! :)   I like the sound of your busy life style! I also had a meeting this morning :) And shooting off to another one now...   It's quite a day of running here and everywhere. Am so looking forward to settling down tonight with a lovely glass of red, and listening to some nice relaxing music....     ... View more

Tyrannosaurus ... View more

Thanks @ElleBelle  and @hartley_ !   I was reflecting on this as i was talking tonight, about what kinda precipitated those feelings which made me write in to RO... Apart from things like having been sick, family stuff, a bit of financial stress, it was mainly cos of the influx of news on social media - kept getting news of all these celebrities suffering from suicide, main one being Robin Williams - no one would have suspected he would take such a final and drastic step! I feel for the man, and his family, but it still traumatised me!   So i guess what seemed 'silly' to me and i didn't know what was behind it, but me writing that note next to my desk (pulled it down immediately of course!! ) that said, "Thanks Robin Williams, for showing us the way!" - well, in a way it was Pure Sarcasm!! - written  in anger, disapointment and shock - at what he had done! I felt like i was grieving even though i didn't know him personally - and it really struck a chord with me - the uncertainty of when/how this strikes!   Guess i was needing to process the grief and get back into my optimistic groove again! :)   So was good to talk here and so grateful for all the replies.   Thanks again!   Jezz x ... View more

Mmm... Apricot and custard Danishes!! :)   Your favourite comedian ... View more