Rambling Onwards

#1 - Wild
As I was younger, I could never understand why people would drink, get drunk, possibly drink too much, lose it and then do things that they regret. I didn't understand why people would do something to themselves. Now after hearing more about people's experiences and validating that you don't have to be smashed in order have fun (or be drunk at all), it's a normal thing that sometimes people need a few drinks to let loose and it's okay. I was out with a friend for dinner and we were talking over dinner and drinks about how we didn't expect ourselves to understand this idea as we do now, and that we never thought we would want to drink much. But things change, and people grow up, but as long as your health comes first and it's in moderation it's okay. Know your limits, friends.

Plus I genuinely enjoy my wines and certain spirits, so it's more for enjoyment than anything else most of the time.

#2 - Bite
It's good to take risks. Especially for someone who is like me and tends to be very measured in what I do - and I'm glad that with uni and meeting people from many backgrounds has exposed me to new ideas and things. I think people are very much influenced by the people who they hang around - at least this seems to be the case for me. But no matter who I am around, there are still some boundaries that I don't want to cross - but I know that my morals will hold strong.

It's good to explore new places. Do new things, experience life and make mistakes. I should do more of this, since I feel like I was quite sheltered when I was younger as well.

I've also found that Humans of New York's latest series on refugees has been very eye opening, and telling stories is a very good way of connecting the global community. This is something we shouldn't forget.

#3 - Fools
Relationships can be fleeting, even when you think they will last for a long time. I now realise that my younger self was quite naive - and the moment that I realised was when I friend told me a quote that I had told her several years ago in regards to relationships.
It was really strange, hearing these words from her almost two years after I told her because my first thought was about how silly and naive the quote is. Why? Because it's a very simplistic and hopeful way of looking about how relationships develop.

When she said it to me, I almost laughed. I believe it more now, but I guess I just have to trust in fate.

I've also realised that romantic and sexual feelings towards other people are much more complex than I originally realised, and although two people may love each other, there are many other reasons as to why they aren't together rather than just timing or distance, which now seem like very simplistic conclusions. There's also a lot more grey areas that I didn't know about.

I also adore this song - I love how it starts as a piano/voice piece before it builds into a much thicker texture that changes the dynamic of the song completely. It's beautiful.

#4 - Ease
I've always acknowledged the fact that one should look after all aspects of their health and take time to relax, wind down, and spend time with those who are important. There are people I miss spending time with after high school, but it's really important to make that effort just to catch up and talk about life properly. Sometimes though, you have to realise you can't see everyone at the same time and expect that same level of conversation, and I'm finding that it's taking a massive toll on me because I've given up a lot of me-time to keep up with studies, work, internship and my social life. And as much as I love how things are (jokes, stress), I know that I should be putting aside more time for myself.

Thank you to my girls for this - and I love how the theme was 'relaxation'! You guys know me too well.

This song is another favourite of mine - Troye Sivan himself said that the song was about missing home. And I miss home. But home for me is no longer just my physical home with family, but also with the people who I consider my second family because I'm at that level with them.

#5 - The Quiet
There's a lot in the world that we don't know about, a lot that we don't hear about, especially if a entity doesn't want that knowledge to be very well known. For example, I was quite surprised when I realised how many brands were under Nestle and how unrelated to food some of them were, like L'oreal and their high end perfumes from Ralph Lauren and YSL for example.
It didn't help that Mondelez International is also so huge.

The Script were explaining Man on a Wire before they played it to us, and they kept saying that you had to be careful what songs you wrote in case you had to make a music video for it. Literally hanging from a wire. But as they said, you have to take risks in this world to get noticed, especially in this world where what used to be extraordinary has become ordinary and where so many people are multi-skilled that it's hard to stand out.

Standing in the Hall of Fame, Sydney, 1/5/15.

Last Friday night, I was fortunate enough to see The Script in concert at Allphones Arena. I am so so glad that I bought a ticket and went to see them, because they were bloody amazing.

Photo: The Script entering the arena through the mosh pit

I currently have post concert withdrawal/depression and I'm trying to relive the night by watching all their videos and interviews...