Party Time

Well, It's my birthday today. I reckon I got it lucky with the date. It's right after a public holiday. Yesterday i had people around and it was a load of fun.
I don't really feel all that different. I mean, it wasn't a significant birthday or anything but the only thing I have achieved is another year of life. I suppose that's quite a big achievement considering the amount of people who die daily but I consider life a blessing. When life is a blessing, you can't achieve it.
Anyway I'm one year more mature than I was this time last year.
Have a great day y'all

Environmental Doggy-Doo

Now I'm not one who has cared a lot about the environment in the past. I live in clean, green New Zealand (which is NOT part of Australia, for those of you who may have the wrong impression) and, "save the environment" slogans have been shoved down my throat since I was born.
I have recently come to realise that maybe, just maybe I should care more. For me, as a Christian I should probably be uncomfortable at the fact that I am helping to destroy this world that God has given humans, free of charge. I don't think I'm going to protest or start forcing people to turn from their evil ways. I just think that I might start to live a bit differently. I have thought up a list of things that I can do that could help. It's not about the impact it will make, but more the principle of it. I also like to think that if more people joined in it would make a huge difference.

1. Stop eating out at fast food places. They use a whole lot of plastic and things that aren't biodegradable.
2. If I do, don't have a straw and a cover for my cup. All that happens to them is that they are made, used once, thrown out and then put on a big rubbish heap.
3. Don't get a 4-wheel drive. Uses way too much of our diminishing petrol resource.
4. Buy clothes from op shops. Even if they were originally made by slave labour, at least you are giving the item a new lease of life. More wear for the work.
5. Instead of buying individually packaged items buy a big packet and then split it up yourself.

Thats my list so far. I'm going to work on those five things. I don't think I could handle more than that for now.

Baby steps into cyberspace

I recently read a book which involved blogging and it made it sound like a heap of fun and a whole new world of excitement.
I decided to try it out for myself, to see what it's really like.
I don't really know what I'm doing but it seems straightforward so far.
To anyone out there willing to read this, I wish you a very happy easter.
Enjoy yourselves