Three thoughts.

  Instead of cramming my inner dialogue into one scattered post, I decided to take a cue from my dear friend, Meg, and compile it into Three Thoughts. I love this simple concept of hers that articulates train of thought exactly. (Click here for latest Three Thoughts post.) A favourites post is in the works but before I finish that off, it's best to get this off my chest!

1 // Today was the last day of school, marking the next 6 weeks of sun-filled freedom. Despite having my shirt signed and many farewells said, the emotion of leaving the school year hasn't hit yet. I've only finished Year Ten and to me, that's been a milestone. These three years of high school thus far have been significant and more than just a growing process. Next year will mean serious business and I'll miss the days of less responsibility. I'll miss my class families and other lovely people.
I've less than a week before I take my leave. I'll miss home. I'll miss friends, social opportunities and summer endeavours. I'll miss stargazing in the comfort of my own time, digging my feet into familar sand and moonlit walks. I suppose I don't want to be forgotten. It's always been a trouble, this endless nerve inside of me, that worries me sick. Yet I realise I am very lucky - to be travelling, seeing old friends, going to music gigs, meeting new people, eating lots and lazing my summer away. It's odd when your life splits into two, and at times you just want to be involved in the parallel possibilities when you are, quite simply, here and in the now. I always aim to plan ahead and it can be a pain, especially when things don't quite go as envisioned. I am excited though, but I know these 6 weeks may be too long to endure.

2 // Whilst following the Sydney Siege play out over the span of Monday night, I couldn't help but feel angered. Angered at how people can be driven to such cruel, inhumane acts. Angered at the lives and potential now lost in the universe. It doesn't stop for anybody. Bad things happen to good people, do they not? I never really watch the news but that night I kept glued to my TV. (Pardon me, all this is unfiltered food for thought.)
What I also felt was a sense of security, after arising fear of course. I realised that our special security forces are insanely dedicated. I realised that I'm lucky to be living in a place called home, where our society is stable and based on democratic peace. I'm no expert but I know I am better off compared to other countries. We can often take for granted how privileged we are. I don't want to wait around for an unappreciateive day where it might be all too late.
Rest in peace, those two innocent hostages. They were young and had their lives ahead of them, it's too much of a tragedy.

3 // This festive season has fixated the notion of consumption in my mind. Now, it's a word with several interpretations. Apart from the obvious of downing food, it's presently a gift-giving time and it just really got me thinking. I love thinking up the perfect gifts for people, but of course that comes with one slight problem: money. I know people who throw around their money and fail to value it. Now it's not a bad thing, by all means go ahead and spoil someone rotten. But whatever happened to the thought that counts? There are gift sets and nice store-bought adorned cards, and sadly, a empty message inside.
Consumption isn't entirely bad though, because it can fall into another entirely great category. Experiences. I'm a huge believer of investing money in tangible moments rather than materialistic means. Travelling is a profound example. I can be contradictory when I say this, as I am, after all, a another teenage consumer. In a first world society, there can be some positive connotations surrounding consumption. Consuming media like music and film further enriches us. This influence can have more than just a temporary impact on our lives. There was an assignment about fashion from previous decades and I've come to realise that everything is borrowed. Everything has an influence on everything. That's some mind-blogging statement but quite logical when you sit down and think about it. Kind of like how energy is never used up, merely transformed. We are all souls who spread our influence and this inspiration cycle never ceases.

P.S. The kind Bella over at Sincerely, Isabella gave me the chance to submit a creative piece for her Art Collective series. If you're into incredulous rhymes, existentialism and interstellar wonders, you might be a fan. Check it out if you'd like! 

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