The other day, I went with mum to Big W to buy lots and lots of toilet rolls. We're stocking up for 2012. Whilst at the checkout, I also bought a pack of watermelon 5 gum and have basically eaten all of it over the last day and a half. It's pretty great.
I also decided to archive my life in photographs. Like communism, good in theory... I ended up taking a billion photos of my bed and my desk and that was it because really, that's all my life is. Hopefully, I will have more interesting things to take photos of soon or I will just give up this idea.
I also am going to make dinner tonight. And two days ago, I made the sickest blueberry muffins for mum because they are her favourite.
WOW, MY LIFE IS SO EXCITING.
J
About Me
- Junaberry
- I'm a student from Australia who used to have a lot of time on her hands but doesn't have that much anymore. Now she has other stuff on her hands.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Taylor Swift - "Last Kiss"
Holy crap, this is so cute. Especially Taylor's mum singing along at about 1.35.
J
Cos my Heart is Yours
I love that Taylor is taller than Zach Gilford, "Jones" in the "Ours" music video. See, she can reach all the stuff on the top shelf that he couldn't before. Her contribution to the relationship is priceless.
J
J
Taylor Swift - "Back To December"
When I see this, I want to tell Taylor to put on some pants. It's snowing inside your house, for God's sake.
J
Saturday, December 3, 2011
The Scarlet Road
I watched part of this documentary last night called The Scarlet Road about an Australian sex worker who specializes in working with people with disabilities. It was pretty incredible. As she explained how many of these men crave human companionship and intimacy but are unable to find it and how she gives them some facet of what they are missing in life, I still couldn't help but feel repulsion as they showed her getting intimate with a man with cerebral palsy (yes, they showed it and yes, I watched it...).
I felt wrong about reacting this way because when you think about it, it seems so unfair that people should be born with physical disabilities but completely functional minds and, as such, are unable to live normal lives. And because there minds are completely functional, they are fully aware of what their lives are lacking. Fully aware of how unfair it is.
It was pretty touching how the woman, Rachel, was with her clients. The thing is, it wasn't just sex. She was so tender and loving and caring. She fed her clients, bathed them (sexy bath but still, a bath) etc. etc.
The elderly parents of the man with cerebral palsy paid for Rachel's services for the man's birthday. The mother made up a double bed for her son, put rose petals on the floor and a box of chocolates on the bed. When the man's uncle called to wish him happy birthday, she told him about Rachel's visit. It was a happy occasion and an occasion that the whole family was happy about. Which makes you think... what life is this when your entire family is overjoyed that you get to have sex? It was incredibly sweet and touching and sad at the same time.
I'm pretty adamant on my attitudes towards sex work. It should be legalised. The end. Anyone who says otherwise are douche bags. The documentary just cemented this fact. Mostly, I say this because prostitution will always exist in society and it (most likely) always has. By legalising it, you can regulate the industry and protect the health and wellbeing of sex workers.
But after watching The Scarlet Road it occurred to me a second (glaring) point. There's nothing inherently wrong or immoral with sex work. It's people who abuse the industry that are wrong. If the industry is operated in the right way then its place in society is positive. It brings people joy. I thought there was something very noble about Rachel was doing. But then again, there was nothing noble about what she was doing. She wasn't giving up anything (she had a partner, a life, a means of living etc.) and she was getting paid to do it like any other job. And good money too.
J
I felt wrong about reacting this way because when you think about it, it seems so unfair that people should be born with physical disabilities but completely functional minds and, as such, are unable to live normal lives. And because there minds are completely functional, they are fully aware of what their lives are lacking. Fully aware of how unfair it is.
It was pretty touching how the woman, Rachel, was with her clients. The thing is, it wasn't just sex. She was so tender and loving and caring. She fed her clients, bathed them (sexy bath but still, a bath) etc. etc.
The elderly parents of the man with cerebral palsy paid for Rachel's services for the man's birthday. The mother made up a double bed for her son, put rose petals on the floor and a box of chocolates on the bed. When the man's uncle called to wish him happy birthday, she told him about Rachel's visit. It was a happy occasion and an occasion that the whole family was happy about. Which makes you think... what life is this when your entire family is overjoyed that you get to have sex? It was incredibly sweet and touching and sad at the same time.
I'm pretty adamant on my attitudes towards sex work. It should be legalised. The end. Anyone who says otherwise are douche bags. The documentary just cemented this fact. Mostly, I say this because prostitution will always exist in society and it (most likely) always has. By legalising it, you can regulate the industry and protect the health and wellbeing of sex workers.
But after watching The Scarlet Road it occurred to me a second (glaring) point. There's nothing inherently wrong or immoral with sex work. It's people who abuse the industry that are wrong. If the industry is operated in the right way then its place in society is positive. It brings people joy. I thought there was something very noble about Rachel was doing. But then again, there was nothing noble about what she was doing. She wasn't giving up anything (she had a partner, a life, a means of living etc.) and she was getting paid to do it like any other job. And good money too.
J
Ours
"Ours" music video came out today. Not gonna lie, just bawled my eyes out. It is so sweet. It's probably her best music video to date next to You Belong With Me which, let's be honest, will probably always be her best. You can watch it here: http://au.eonline.com/news/watch_now_taylor_swifts_ours_music/278022
At first I was like, "Oh gurl, that hair..." Then I got really bad flashbacks to last summer working at my mum's office (the depiction in the video is pretty much spot on right down to the fat guys and the photocopier that never worked).
I think it's probably the most realistic of her music videos too. Work sucks for the most part, day-to-day life is boring but the idea of someone out there who loves you and whom you love and who makes life tolerable against all the crap there is out there is really, really nice.
It's the least fairy-tale-ish of all her music videos and I think it shows maturity and progression. People always say that Taylor always puts out really cheesy, girly, highschooler songs and yeah, I can see why they say that. But at the same time, I think it's because that's who she is. She's one of those girls who thinks like that and why do you want to change who someone is because it doesn't fit with how you think a 21 year old should be behaving?
I'm a massive Tay fan and I really, really love all those cliched, kissing-in-the-rain songs but at the same time, I'm really happy to see her put something like this out and I can't wait to see what comes out next!
J
At first I was like, "Oh gurl, that hair..." Then I got really bad flashbacks to last summer working at my mum's office (the depiction in the video is pretty much spot on right down to the fat guys and the photocopier that never worked).
I think it's probably the most realistic of her music videos too. Work sucks for the most part, day-to-day life is boring but the idea of someone out there who loves you and whom you love and who makes life tolerable against all the crap there is out there is really, really nice.
It's the least fairy-tale-ish of all her music videos and I think it shows maturity and progression. People always say that Taylor always puts out really cheesy, girly, highschooler songs and yeah, I can see why they say that. But at the same time, I think it's because that's who she is. She's one of those girls who thinks like that and why do you want to change who someone is because it doesn't fit with how you think a 21 year old should be behaving?
I'm a massive Tay fan and I really, really love all those cliched, kissing-in-the-rain songs but at the same time, I'm really happy to see her put something like this out and I can't wait to see what comes out next!
J
Friday, December 2, 2011
Erik
There's a part of me, and I don't know how potent that part might be, that is lusting for Eric Bananovic or Eric Bana as the layman might say. It all started when I watched Hanna (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0993842/) last night with mi madre. I watched him turn from a scruffy Forestman into this just... stunning man. The figure he cut in a suit was phenomenal. It was possibly the most attractive man I have seen in a suit up to date. And you know how I feel about suits.
I refuse to watch The Time Traveller's Wife despite the fact I enjoyed the book because I know what happens and couldn't bear to see that happen to my latest crush. Maybe if they'd changed the ending so it was happy then I would watch it.
Hanna was a really interesting movie.
Also, he goes shirtless in Hanna a handful of times. I had to stop myself from squealing in front of my mother because friends, under that suit was quite a sight to behold. He kicked various asses in the movie too which I always enjoy.
J
I refuse to watch The Time Traveller's Wife despite the fact I enjoyed the book because I know what happens and couldn't bear to see that happen to my latest crush. Maybe if they'd changed the ending so it was happy then I would watch it.
Hanna was a really interesting movie.
Also, he goes shirtless in Hanna a handful of times. I had to stop myself from squealing in front of my mother because friends, under that suit was quite a sight to behold. He kicked various asses in the movie too which I always enjoy.
J
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Rogues and Rags
This guy is a devilishy handsome rogue: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1373034/
Youtubing the 1995 Pride & Prejudice serial. I've never realized how studly Colin Firth is...
J
Youtubing the 1995 Pride & Prejudice serial. I've never realized how studly Colin Firth is...
J
People Throw Rocks at Things that Shine
So pressed that Taylor's next single is going to be "Ours." I should have known given she sang it at the CMAs but I was sort of in denial. While the song is good and catchy, it's a bit too sickly sweet for me. If you've seen the preview for the music video, this just reinforces its sickly sweetness.
Not to mention that there are better songs off Speak Now than (barf) "Ours." "Superman" comes to mind. "Enchanted" is an obvious choice. Just something a bit more different with a little more attitude.
J
Not to mention that there are better songs off Speak Now than (barf) "Ours." "Superman" comes to mind. "Enchanted" is an obvious choice. Just something a bit more different with a little more attitude.
J
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