January 2012
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Hey Mum, Hey Dad.
Thanks for reading :)
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December 2011
17 posts
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Inventory Mag.
Canada and Japan are two of my country crushes right now (ok they probably always will be). Each country’s abundance of natural wilderness areas means men and women of all ages embody a certain awareness of, hunger for and skills in exploring and recreating in the great outdoors. And ofcourse you need the right gear to expose yourself to the elements, and designers and...
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awesome spaces
I just started a new tumblr. It’s called my awesome spaces. I love looking and thinking about uses of space. But i always find it hard to find good spaces. So I figure I’m going to start sharing one’s i find. Some will be for rent and others will just be for admiring.
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“We have what I call ‘raw sophistication’. It’s not normal...”
– Brian R Richards.
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This is hard.
I have nothing but work on my mind.
Or rather, I have happiness on my mind and how to get it via work.
The frustrating thing is i know it’s easy to get, but right now…
And I know this is what I want. I quit my job for it. i wanted whatever my job wasn’t giving me. I wanted freedom and possibility. And I’ve enjoyed it, and haven’t looked back.
But this is hard.
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November 2011
3 posts
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Softpower: Is Australia’s laidback nature costing...
By the time I saw a bus passenger give the driver a large carnation, I knew I was witnessing something unique. This was the third or fourth time I had witnessed an atypical behaviour by a stranger.
Prior, a resident had picked up a friend’s earring that had been blown from its lodging; a tram linesman had exited the privacy of his office to provide help to yours truly, and, a waiter had sat down...
Great Quote.
While we cannot guarantee that we shall one day be first, we can guarantee that any failure to make this effort, will make us lost”
September 2011
5 posts
Outdoor investment.
It rained all weekend in Sydney. The clouds were so thick they blended into one shade of grey making their movement untraceable. Just a colour, reflected in every surface, and within every mind.
After sitting inside for most of the weekend, I felt an urge early Sunday afternoon to get wet. To be outside when you shouldn’t. I love a rainy Sunday spent on the couch as much as the next person,...
a thought.
there is something so heartbreaking about working on your dreams. it’s energizing and sustainable at the same time. nothing is too hard. nothing too long. but it’s an emotional ride. T-minus 30minutes before sending ABC pitch for www.findthewind.com …
i look up and start to write...
Life is sweaty palms and smudged apple mouse pads.
soft compacted muffin in the backs of your teeth.
music.
sore backs from looking at computer screens too long.
plans and plans and plans and plans and hopes and dreams and hopes and dreams.
loud trucks in rewind and fast-forward.
coffee conversation stray cats and washing up.
zebra crossings and traffic lights.
night times and moon shines....
Father's Day.
Remembering Dad’s words of wisdom on Father’s Day: Don’t swear in your blog posts.
I agree.
Also read a brilliant piece about being a Dad written by this guy http://www.mikesager.com/ whom I’ll read more of his work.
August 2011
14 posts
haters gonna hate.
this is a bitch about talk back radio:
I visited two separate, independent hardware shops yesterday and both were listening to a talk back radio station (TBRS). Not sure if they were the same.
After being at the first for 10minutes, I found it increasingly difficult to choose between water based and oil based flooring oil due to the utter rubbish hitting my ears.
The first piece of radio was...
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Spoke with a friend today about the differences between managing several projects or managing just one.
His last three were so different, they formed a triangle.
Which got me thinking about mine, which kinda looks like a Mr Squiggle.
I’m currently enjoying the diversity of three projects, while also knowing that it must be… simpler, having just the one single focus. I have another friend who is so...
the value of time.
Whatever it is you’re thinking of doing - do it. All it takes is the use of your latent talent and time to create something that you HAVE NO IDEA what could then happen.
Ask yourself: What is the value of a hundred nights working away at something if it one day pays off?
The value of this time is incredible. And not just the type Clay Shirky spoke about at TED.
But also, you put in some...
why big is bad.
Talking with friends Ben and Jess recently who head up Josephmark, I was struck by the joy they spoke of working on a startup concept when briefed by a small team, as opposed to working on a typical campaign briefed by a large company.
For the simple instance that the startup has no marketing managers, brand managers or account managers, it seems that not only is a pile of $...
“I knew how difficult it was to pull away the legs of an octopus once the suckers...”
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her.
There is a girl i know, she has the most beautiful face.
Her eyes are almond shaped, high cheek-bones. She has a puffy bottom lip.
Ash hair, a straight back, long legs. and a smile that could never end.
She found me, followed me, encouraged me, teased me, took me, and has led me ever since.
In the happenings of life, I’ve been smothered by dreams, could be’s and wants. At times...
July 2011
6 posts
words.
Music always brings out my words.
Certain songs grip my stomach muscles, furrow my brows and cause adrenalin to be released. Almost mechanically, my fingers start typing.
Here’s a quick list of a few over the years that have dunnit.
1. Colourblind, Counting Crows
2. Summer 78, Yann Tiersen
3. The Heart Causes Pleasure First, Michael Nyman
4. Stumbleine, Smashing Pumpkins
5. Let Go,...
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A word on empowerment.
So recently I left my job of 3 years and began once again in entrepreneurship.
It’s been two weeks and so far the immediate difference of not having to routinely journey to a place of work has been relieving.
It’s challenging to mentally “arrive” at work when it’s your spare room. But it’s also empowering.
And I think this is important. As a feeling,...
so. my view has changed.
Yep that’s right. No longer looking out over a hand reared yard of Zoo animals. My view is now a street, window facing West. I’m wearing ugg boots and my best friend girl friend is working beside me. I had surf this morning at 8am and felt pretty frikkin alive and lucky. Then skype called a dear friend/mentor/colleague to discuss a bike festival in brisbane, filmed my best friend girl...
May 2011
3 posts
John Eales.
I’m enjoying John Eales’s commentary on Rugby so much, I’m copying it here for the ages.
On Saturday, we had a party with some friends. Women refer to them as dinner parties; in my experience it would be more accurate to refer to them as drinking parties because people drink more than they eat. The biggest problem with these parties is weighing up when you have to stop...
i have some news.
I have just resigned
and I feel light.
Suddenly the future is exciting and I am more confident.
The blue in my eyes is back. Those butterflies – be interesting to see how long they stir for.
For the next 6 weeks, I will still be the Design Manager of Taronga Conservation Society Australia, still call Taronga Zoo in Sydney, my office, still walk past 3 Giraffe on my way to a meeting without...