Ex

I'm the ex.

Thanks for the reminder. 

Before this moment.

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So, there was a Volvo and four friend-of-a-friends...

Sometimes silence is golden. After a wonderful night of pizza and a painted view of the Mediteranean, this morning lying in bed, I do not feel the need for music. It is as it is.

There haven't been many moments in my life were I've felt invincible... but somehow driving around in an old volvo blasting a friend-of-a-friend's ipod on shuffle on roads that are normally jammed packed in peak hour but were abandoned at 9pm... i felt it. From Regina Specktor to Michael Jackson covering the Beatles- the beauty of shuffle had never been so apparent.

So now as I lay here, with my dog 'shrewn' across my legs, with recollections of bad italian accents, cheesecake, a particular English accent, quirky shoes and non-existent long blacks- silence is golden. Because it allows a little of the past seep into moments of the present- living twice!.

Laura Marling - Devil's Spoke Official Video

This song... was like everything was a dream..!

Tea time

And so, in times as such as these, I tend to fall back to 'the blog'. Oh, and who can forget the angsty music to go in conjunction with this mood? Such a cliche. But it works for an emotional outlet. :)

I do realise that the smiley face that I just did does contradict the 'angst' of the moment, but I shall leave it there. Smiley faces will change the world one day.

So, my insight into this situation- I think I'll refer myelf to a previous blog. About shutting doors. And keeping them closed. Locked even. It's just a surprise when they swing open unexpectently...

Moments like these deserve a cup of tea or coffee. And that is what I shall do!

Shadows

As we all do, or I hope we all do, I googled my name. Apart from being a famous women's cricket player, I found an article that I wrote in 2008 for my old high school. Oh, the memories!

Damien Rice - Cold Water

Rediscovered this song this morning on itunes.. I remember the first time I heard it, I was sitting on a bus, listening to Damien Rice's album. I can't quite capture what it is, but I love this song... it's hauntingly beautiful.

Angus and Julia Stone - Draw Your Swords

There's something beautiful about this song!

Slight language warning...

(And don't mind the fact that it was featured on Grey's anatomy... It was the best link to the song!)

I've grown rather fond of italics...

To the right of me I have a green lined post it, pinned to a stack of items on my desk. It reads "My ex-boyfriend gave me this post it." And I think that summaries the abrupt but strange reality I am experiencing. Life feels surreal; but I am enjoying it. It's almost like I'm in a dream.

But of course, I am not. Because in my dreams, I woudn't be procrastinating by writing a blog, I would have finished my 2300 word essay worth 55%.

But it's a fascinating thought: What if we were all to wake up tomorrow?  Or what if we had all lulled ourselves into dream, yesterday? Time, reality, perception. All challenged and changed by one thing: me.

Sometimes reality has a bite. Or a punch. That's sweet but electrifying.

An Invitation

You are invited to come and see Cade Turner's AMAZING first solo exhibition!

Official Invite

I'll be reading a poem especially written for the event! Would love to see you there! He is an impressionist photographer... let your mind be boggled!

Universal Truths

Sometimes you need to learn the hard way. About yourself, about others, about life. But what can be the hardest lesson of all, is that when you see something the way it is. And what is even more startling, the realisation that follows- that it always was. It's truly amazing what we learn to see is actually what we want to see.

The truth in vision, in reality, is always a curveball. Perception is a funny thing; it both excels and hinders us. Binds us together, pulls us apart. Big picture compared to tunnel vision. The question we all have to answer: What is it that we want to see? What is it that we want to dream?

And can we face the gaps in between perception and reality?

Lesson for the day: doors shut for a reason. Don't try to peer through the keyhole or linger in the doorway. Find another door, step into that path.


And don't forget to dream. Take each step as it comes, make sure you take the step, little by little. Enjoy the ride.

So long..

It's nearly been three months since I've posted a blog.

Been loving Mumford & Sons' album.

Uni is uni...

Change is change. I've learnt to ride the waves life gives you- and if you go under, then you'll end up washed up on shore. Then it's time to jump on your board, and get back in there. 

I have an exhibition opening coming up where I am reciting poetry :). Check out www.cadeturner.com.au. Click on news...


And I need to start a website. :)