Happy 4th Birthday, Teddy

Yesterday was my sweet little Teddy's 4th Birthday.

He was very spoilt and showered with love from both S and I!

We love you, little puppy x!

Baby Teddy at 8 weeks old

Happy Birthday, Jack

Happy 15th Birthday to Jack, A.K.A littlest Brother

Even though Mum promised me a Sister and you came out a boy, I still love you!

Have a great day, bro!

Year six

Now

When a tv show changes the way you think

I watched a series over a few nights called ‘Go back to where you came from’.

The series was shown over three episodes and followed the journey of 6 Australians back to where many refugees came from.

At the beginning of the show the 6 people that had volunteered, all had varying degrees of views on Refugees and ‘Boat People’. Some were openly racist (ok, most were) and a couple were of the opinion that the Refugee’s were within their rights to seek Asylum in Australia.

Before I watched this show, I had very little knowledge of why people were seeking asylum in Australia. I didn’t know why there were so many boats that headed for our shores even though the journey to get here was so dangerous. I didn’t know why people didn’t choose to take a plane rather than put their life at further risk, by taking a boat.

The show took the six Australians from families that had been granted Asylum in Australia, to Malaysia, Indonesia and finally to the original source of the problem – the Refugee’s war torn, home countries.

It was incredibly eye opening and I would be lying if I said I didn’t shed a tear while watching the series. I had a vague idea of why people would flee their home but the reality of the situation is much, much worse than I could ever have imagined.

People who are killed, raped and tortured for no reason. People who have such little access to food, water and the basic necessities to survive.

I am incredibly lucky to have been born in a first world country where this sort of thing doesn’t happen. To live in a country that can offer Asylum to the people that need it most.

It makes me wonder why I am sitting here at my desk job, rather than out helping people. Why am I sitting here crunching numbers when people are fighting a battle they may not win. My heart goes out to the people that have to go through seeking Asylum in order to live somewhat of a good life. To be able to be safe and have food and water.

If you have the chance to watch this series, I absolutely recommend it.

Fathers Day

We celebrated Fathers Day with a nice big 3 course lunch with the family. My Grandfather had travelled the 5 hours from his home and me the 1 hour from my home to visit my parents and brothers.

It is never a boring trip to see my family. With four of my brothers still living at home, there is always someone talking, joking around or just being annoying being a sweet brother. 

My older brother and his Partner (who are expecting their first child in November) also came and it was great to have everyone under the same roof even if I couldn't hear myself think.

 Parents dog, Duke (they have another, but he doesn't stay still long enough for a proper picture)

For lunch, my Mum made a Ceaser salad for entree, Roast Chicken, Lamb and Veg for main and Cheesecake with fresh strawberries and cream for dessert. Plenty of food and all delicious!

My parents recently moved to a semi-bush area, on to what I can only describe as a mini farm and Dad asked us for a chainsaw so he could cut firewood a little easier for their cute little fireplace. So we did. He wasn't allowed to use it until we were all there to see though - on orders by my Mum.

Old barn turned shed

Doing his thing

New chickens.. bad picture. Duke wouldn't let me take a picture, he wanted to kiss me instead

I even managed to have my youngest brother, Jack, clean my car by bribing offering him money. He accepted and it was a job well done. Thanks, littlest bro!

Ask for a picture and they pull faces. Too bad you didn't know this was going on my blog Jacko.

I love stripes and green jeans!

How did you spend your Fathers Day (if you are in Australia)?