that music moment

My music collection is a random bunch of delightful tunes,

not tied together by any sort of specific theme or genre.

When people flick through my ipod, they think

is it owned by several different people?

I say, no, no it's not.

That's just the way I am.

Some might call this ecclectic

Others might just say, damn, these tunes are good.

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I'm Listening to

The Truth

'Sun is shining I'm not trying to be what you want me to be,

yes I'm lying coz I'm shy and I do not want you to see my

thoughts because there tangled in a web. Yeah, you heard what i said.

There's music in the background and the rain falls on the roof

I'm trying to be polite but I think I should give you

the Truth

And...

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You know that moment when you go to see a new band for the first time,

and as the first song starts it takes your breath away?

Caught up in the melody, you begin to experience the music, 

and you're taken to a whole new place?

This band will do that for you.  

The Evening Cast

Do your musical tastebuds a favour

SO this is what $2 a day tastes like...

Wow.
So here we are, well into the 5 day challenge now, and I’ve come across some pretty crazy realisations about my life and self.

No #1- I LOVE Food

I will never be looking at another piece of food the same way again after this. I have taken for granted every day that I can eat whatever I want, when I want, how I want! It is a massive privilege to be able to have access to a stocked pantry, and a healthy wallet to go down to the shops if nothing at home is taking my fancy.

No #2- I’ve got it SO good

The major, most ‘bomb-like’ realisation that has dropped on me so far this week is just how incredibly blessed I am to live the life I lead. And I can’t help but think about those who have no choice other than to live this way. During this challenge so far, it has gotten difficult. It has been a struggle (Even though it’s only day 3!)
And I’m only giving up the one thing – food. I still have access to running water, my car, my friends, family, tv, internet, toiletries…And the list goes on.

I live in a beautiful home in a lovely neighbourhood, and can’t help but think that even without food, my life is still pretty darn great.

I have a new found appreciation for everything that I have, and hope that by the end of this challenge I can be the sort of person that doesn’t waste the opportunities presented to her. To not waste the abundance I have been given.

To not step-down from helping others when I have the opportunity or chance.
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Living Below The Line

Living Below The Line!

Soo, starting tomorrow I will be living on $2 a day for all my food! 5 days of exciting stuff!

I did my shop tonight and found out a few interesting things already,

Interesting thing number one, two dollars is not much at all, this does not buy you a lot of food, even when you shop at Aldi.

Number two, no time to be fussy, or for flavor, plain oats with water all the way!

I can see this will definitely be an interesting week, especially for someone (me) who would easily spend up to $15 on lunch a lot of days at work, I will now be bringing my very own home-made veggie soup :)

It was a weird experience shopping tonight. Not only have I never shopped with such an extreme budget before, but I've even really conisdered prices in terms of cents. I found myself turning away from a certain can of pasta sauce because it cost 20 more cents than the can of tomatoes. A different experience indeed.

So my shopping is now done, and my budget has come just under, on a total of $9.59, with a bit of room to spare! Who knows? Maybe I'll by myself a 30c lollipop midway just as a little treat!

So, with a grand total of $9.59, I managed to buy myself the following:

Loaf of Bread, Carrots, Celery, Onion, Can of Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Lentils and a vegetable you call a 'sweed'? (Apparently will add flavor to my veg soup, because I can't afford salt!)

Not a bad effort!

Excited for the week to come, stoked to be a part of something that can help bring an end to global poverty!

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