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On Satuday the 12th of May, I attended the Equal Love Marriage Equality Rally in Brisbane. As usual, I dressed up for the occasion, with the purpose to make a point about same-sex marriage. This time I chose to go as a non-gendered wedding cake. Why? Because I believe love has no gender! Needless to say it was a hit. Over the last few days I’ve been tagged in God knows how many photos. LoL. Not to mention the news coverage lol Continue reading
So today I moved into my new place and I have to say I quite like it. It may just be two streets over from where I was living, and the walls maybe a little too pinkish for my liking, but it’s my new home nonetheless and a strong feeling of contentment is definitely flowing through my body. I’ve been wanting a bit of a change for quite sometime, and I guess I just came to a point of deciding to change that “want” to a “have”. Here’s the thing, change never comes without you actually taking some proactive action. It’s all very well to talk about your want of changing things, but what’s the point if you don’t do something about it? I have a list of a few things that I want to change in my life, and moving into a new place was just one of them. There’s something satisfying with crossing one off the list. Now to tackle the rest. THINK CHANGE, MAKE CHANGE, ENJOY CHANGE!
I always knew the purple Tellytubby looked familiar!
There are certain nights out, familiar faces from long ago resurface. Not so familiar but chance encounters that may have originally thought to be brief last a night out. Continue reading
One thing I’ve really been coming to understand lately is the self-realization of improvement. Over the Xmas and New Years break I spent nearly two weeks in the Northern QLD area getting back to the basics. When the only light you get is from candles at night, you really come to understand what’s important in life. Continue reading
A twist of change. A bitter but delicious taste on the tip of my tongue. A piercing, a new look. Dreams and hopes become an understanding. Life flowing in a new direction. He gently glances up with that all too familiar look, present but unattainable. Tis been a while since I posted links to my most recent articles… so you know what that means? Here they all are. I won’t deny the last few months have been pretty busy with some amazing stories, so check them out and let me know what you think.
My lips press against another as Time Square glows with life. The unknown prince. Riding a great white stallion, he rescues me from the slumber spell of life… A modern day fairy tale, a happy ever after ending one could only wish for. Continue reading
The wind gently blows, change is on the horizon. Nearing the inevitable thirty landmark. Decisions, choices to be made. Another twist down the path in the pursuit of happiness. Continue reading
The rain gently falls, I hear the soft splashes as it hits the ground below. Traffic can be heard racing down wet roads in the distance. The world of nature and man-made urbania become one. Continue reading
Change is happening and it’s hard not to be excited. Wednesday night I witnessed a historic moment in Queensland LGBT history when the Civil Unions bill was passed in parliament. The bill was introduced by deputy premier Andrew Fraser, which allows same-sex or heterosexual couples to register their union with the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. While it isn’t full marriage equality it is a step in the right direction. Today however another historic moment took place with the ALP changing the party’s platform to support same-sex marriage. What this now means is that a bill will be put forward to parliament in the hope of changing the Marriage Act to support same-sex marriage. Finally our government is getting with times. The fight for equality is far from over, but this is also a positive step in the right direction.
I live in this mentality in regards to people I NEVER chase, especially in regards to relationships. Now don’t get me wrong, I believe a little bit of a pursuit is healthy when getting to know a potential, but I think too often people blur the lines between the “pursuit” and that of the “chase.” Now I’ll be straight up, one day I would like the right to say to the person I love, “Will you marry me?” not “Will you civil union me? Continue reading
I find just like life is constantly changing around me so am I. Some afternoons I find myself flicking through the endless photos on my Facebook recalling memories of long ago. Continue reading
My feet are sore, heavy black shoes weigh my feet to the ground. 8 hrs waiting tables, “may I offer you a wine?” polish glass, pop a bottle or fifty. Sweat, my hair had looked nice. A visit by an admiration. Such brief time spent, but he did manage to bring a smile to my face. Rain, wet tables and a wet shirt. People linger. One drink takes an hour to finish. Tool! Cleaning and then clean some more. No knock offs tonight just a bad taste in my mouth. Thank god for taxis. Hello bed.
So yesterday I had the privilege of sharing a thanksgiving lunch (Australia time). Why? Well one of my adorable housemates is of American descent and her mum was down for a couple of days so it was decided we would share a thanksgiving lunch. Straight up I have to say it was bloody delicious even though afterwards I did feel quite pregnant. The turkey was delicious. There is something awesome about sharing a meal with the people dear to your heart and taking moment to be thankful for some of the great things you have in life. I guess that is one ritual that the Americans have that I can’t help but be appreciative of. Continue reading 4:05 am. No more assessments for 2011. Relief. Friendships and relationships go two ways, they rarely last any other way. Facing the prospect of culling narcissistic people from my life. I find greater need to surround myself with people that will build me up rather then tear me down. I eagerly await reuniting with a friend and mother for Christmas. They say you can choose your friends and not your family. I disagree, my friends are my family. Thinking of a certain somebody. Are the feelings reciprocated? Time will tell. Matters of the heart can be so confusing at times. Throw it to the winds of fate and see where it lands. The future is unknown, except for what I hope and dream. I ponder what 2012 Chad would say to 2011 Chad. Most likely “Remember to breathe, take in what life has to offer and run with it!”
This semester really taught me a lot of what not to do in the industry. Now if you ask me, this is a very valid lesson best learnt before you’re thrust in the real world. So this evening finishing my final assessment for the year signifies the fact that I’ve made it through two years of college. God I never expected to even study yet make it through a second year of a tertiary education. Over the next few months I have a few film projects that I plan to get of the ground, but for now I’m going to take a bit of time to just relax, recoup and slowly exhale. It’s time for my creative juices to run free without the constraints of college for a few months. One more year to go and then I have a degree. Sometimes I even surprise myself lol.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has said once or twice “I’m just not good enough” for a certain somebody.
I’m sure some of you at times have found yourself keen on someone and you’ve taken a risk and told them your feelings and didn’t get the reaction you had hoped for. Continue reading |
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