If there’s anything I’ve definitely objected to as a part of modern Western culture through the years consistently – – it’s the wasteful notion of living by yourself as a social cue. Now, I’ve had friends who had to leave home because of terrible situations, especially with family and those are all fully justifiable. It’s…… Continue reading Young Adults: The Case For Staying Home
It is that time of the year again! A time where I’m already giddy all over the place, getting everyone and ready. I’m chaotic yet full of excitement. It’s Christmastime. Unfortunately, I live in a country where holidays are just..eh. Australia is not known for its festive atmosphere, at least when compared to other Western…… Continue reading It’s That Time Of The Year Again: Christmas Tips That Will Make December A Breeze
Nowadays, what I find really odd is the attitude of young people in the West avoiding responsibilities in settling down, whether through marriage or having a family or both. The idea of having a family, settling down or even marrying is seen as ‘boring’ or something to be avoided as long as possible, after all…… Continue reading Young People & Avoiding Responsibility: A Trend In The West
As some of you may already know, I was raised from my teen years by my father. My mother left the picture and it was just my sibling and I under our father’s care. It was a tumultuous time full of confusion, sadness and shock. My father for one, had not wanted or even expected…… Continue reading The Demonisation Of Dads: Bring Back Our Fathers
This week my father and I had a good look through our family finances, the bills – we had to chuckle when we realised that the same pattern had repeated the last few months with our electricity bill. We were under the consumption limit for a one person household. We are a three person family…… Continue reading Aspire Not To Have More But To Be More
Recently, there’s been some discussions in my family regarding a personality trait we all share, us three. It’s that go-getter attitude that many people admire or even want to have – a determined, straight-forward attitude that focuses on one step after another towards the goal. I am proud to have it, we all are, though…… Continue reading For The Go-Getters Out There: How To Handle Goals and Self-Inflicted Pressures
Due to the holidays, I have spent more time at home since schools are closed, which is where I do my outside work. In the meantime, I have had plenty of time to do some inside work (my housework) and even some serious general cleaning chores I’ve been putting off for a while. I think…… Continue reading A Clean, ‘Living’ Home: Why Neat Is Good, But Not Immaculate
