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8 Aboriginal-Australian businesses you can support!
The Black Lives Matter Movement shouldn’t end after one big protest around the world, it should be an ongoing movement until there is some significant, HUGE change for people of colour all around the world! If you are someone who is unsure how exactly to help or be a supportive ally, supporting Aboriginal-Australian-owned businesses is a great way to start! Here is a list of 8 Aboriginal-Australian-owned businesses and fashion designers that you can support today!
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The weirdness and wonder of Tim Burton
As you all probably know by now from my blogs... I'm a huge cinephile. And I adore Tim Burton films! Tim Burton is probably one of the most well-known and talented American directors, producers, writers, and artists and there's just something about his gloomy, weird, and beautiful films that bring me ultimate comfort.
Some inspiration for lifelong happiness
Sometimes we need someone to tell us that we are doing well, that we don't need to worry because one day we'll get there. When I'm feeling a little low or bad about myself, or I start to question my self-worth and think too much about my life, I try to shake myself out of those feelings by reading inspiring quotes and affirmations.
Why I love going to the movies
I love going to the movies. The scent of worn carpet and popcorn, the trailers, the moment when the lights dim; it’s familiar and exciting all at once.
Where are we going in life?
High school is hard. Starting uni is hard. Being a student and working is hard. Some people can do it. Some people can barely juggle it. Some of us know exactly what we want to do and where we want to go in our careers and in life. But a lot of us have no idea and are only at uni because it was “better than doing nothing”, or because people have certain expectations of us. Wherever we are in life, we are all in the same boat, but it's important to remember to live.
Turning 21
I just turned 21 a few weeks ago. In the couple of weeks leading up to it, I kept forgetting it was coming up, seriously just went right over my head. I can’t tell if it was my subconscious trying to block out the fact that I’m getting older, that its time to be an adult, be more responsible, that soon my parents will kick me out. Or that life is so fleeting, passing by so, so quickly like how dare she!... Seriously what’s the deal?! I’ve realized recently that I haven’t been making the most of my life. A lot of you may feel the same way, so what can we do to feel like we're actually living? Writing it down in this blog has actually helped me to self reflect, to realise that I actually have done a lot and have a lot going for myself. Hope this inspires you as a reader.
Exercise: does it really help?
Exercise is an integral part of my routine, it helps to ground, motivate, and awaken me. But what happens when we don’t exercise?
What does health mean to me?
This week is Health Week at Adelaide Uni, and I’ve been reflecting on what health looks and feels like for me in 2021.
What do our routines say about us?
Routines can help form our sense of self. But what happens when our habits fail us? What happens when we fall out of our regular routine?
Things we don't have to do
Sometimes we forget that we don't actually have to do what everyone else is doing just because it's normal, or because it's been ingrained into our brains as a social norm since we were babies. To apologise for something, or to follow trends because social media said so, or hide your true self in fear of being judged. Of course, there are things in life that are obvious you should do, like I don't know, just at the very least be a decent person to others. But a lot of people would be much happier if they were a tiny bit selfish every once in a while. It's good for you! Here's a list of things, we really don't have to do all the time.
