After reading my colleagues' blogs so far, I've decided not to follow suit and welcome everyone back to IFS or start setting new goals and targets. Instead, I would like ask you all a very simple question...."Did you achieve everything you wanted to in 2013?" Here we are almost a full month into … [Read more...] about What have YOU done?
High School
We are back!
The start of a new college year is always exciting but this year I feel that it is even more so. The vibe around campus on the first day back was electric - the buzz of chatter and anticipation of both old and new students. So much so, it gave me goose bumps. The teaching staff had already been … [Read more...] about We are back!
Excuses do not wash well with me
The dictionary definition of the word excuse is: "To explain or justify a fault in the hope of being forgiven or understood." Looking at this, the word that jumps out at me is HOPE. Some people fail on a daily basis and then immediately make an excuse in the HOPE that society will understand … [Read more...] about Excuses do not wash well with me
Whats cooking?
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer amount women worldwide. This year, 14,940 women in Australia are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer, with that number increasing to 17,210 in 2020. On average, about 47 women every day will hear the words "you have breast cancer". A few … [Read more...] about Whats cooking?
Respect is earned
Every day time will pass us by, whether we use it wisely or not all. This leads many people to misunderstand the statement 'live for the day' - their vision for their lives is to operate on a day by day, or even week by week, basis. What do I mean by this? Going to work, doing the minimum, … [Read more...] about Respect is earned
Recycle, make and donate!
I was privileged to be part of the guard of honour at the recent Mariners game against Brisbane Roar. If you were at the game you would have seen the Mariners players wearing pink, along with many in the crowd, as part of a Breast Cancer Support Night. I play for Berkeley Vale WAA 4 and one of our … [Read more...] about Recycle, make and donate!