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Unfortunately, I have not been blogging as regularly as I would have liked. As such, I have found a page I started, and I'm unsure as to whether I actually published it at any stage. Nonetheless, it is public now.
I have a separate page labelled "Quirky Ideas" devoted to small creative projects I have developed or done myself.

Also, a more recent post said that I had joined Tumblr. I can say I am successfully maintaining that blog, however, the fact I started it partly to inspire me to do more here has failed somewhat. And I started this blog to inspire me to write more, which has not entirely failed. I endeavour now to write more often. This may be conflicted with uni study, however, I will try to pump out some pieces when I get the chance.
Other pieces I am trying to compose are musical, but they won't likely be shared with anyone online just as yet.

When Boy Meets Girl...

Admittedly, this is one of my more 'brutal' pieces of writing. It covers what I think is an unnecessary concept of the 21st Century, and being something of a target for being blamed for doing this to someone, I feel the need to examine its irrelevance.

Go to Current and Thought-Provoking to read the entire spiel.

63 Not Out

The tragedy of the late passing of Phil Hughes has shaken many in a way I’m sure most people never would have imagined. I can’t help but be moved to tears at  some of the tributes I’ve heard and seen.

I guess all I can contribute as an Aussie and a mourner is that few people will pass away doing exactly what they love. Even though it was far too soon, and in a way that was far from kind, there must be some comfort in knowing Phil Hughes had made incredible achievements (with more that should have come) and that his last stand was at the cricket pitch.

This will not leave our memories. It will have significant prominence for some time to come. Cricket games will never be the same.

Biggest condolences to the Hughes family, who aren’t far from where I live, and to Sean Abbott and his family for this time that goes beyond melancholy. Also a huge kudos to Captain Michael Clarke for bearing the heavy role of delivering a speech on behalf of the cricket team and to the world’s media. Let the tears fall. Anyone with a heart is shedding one too.

Phil Hughes has hit for 6 in the minds and hearts of many.

Blog Extension

In the interest of expressing different sides of myself, more often, and in a different way, I have joined Tumblr.
The reason I chose it was because of the flexibility. I hope to continue posting here, maybe with some extra inspiration from Tumblr, but this will continue to be a higher grade blog. The Tumblr will be for much more general content, such as things I like or little quotes that are meaningful. I'll probably copy my quotes here.

Having said that, I am at http://hannahkchristian.tumblr.com

Positive Links #1

The last two posts I've made about www.judoinfo.com haven't been the most positive ones. In the last one, I mentioned that I do in fact like the site and that I am simply making corrections as I see them. Now to balance the critique, here are a few aspects that I do quite like about the site. Keep in mind that since this website has been running 1995 so they have many, many resources and I am gradually discovering what they have.

http://judoinfo.com/katamenu.htm

After having my interested piqued by Feldenkrais from reading his "Judo: The Art of Defense and Attack" in which he finishes with briefly covering the most common forms of kata, I realised that I have never followed up on the others forms. I've only ever watch the Nage-No-Kata, which is the set of pre-arranged throws, used particularly for blue, brown and black belt gradings.
Found at the above hyperlink is, and appropriately names, a menu of katas.

I will also be starting a new page for judo and martial arts-related content so most (if not all) relative posts will be included on that page too.

Rescue Remedy

It has been a while since I've had the chance to post anything so I'm trying to get back into the swing of it.

To start, I wish to recommend Bach's Rescue Remedy. I don't use it often but there was a period of my life where I was tense and using this natural remedy helped to calm me. This one is a spray that is applied to the tongue. I quite like the taste and I dare say others do too. It's certainly worth keeping a small bottle just in case of stressful times, especially when your tummy feels fragile. It is a little expensive, but it will last for quite some time.

Poet's Book Editing

I have recently had a mentor give a bit of feedback on two of my pieces that I sent to them from my blog. I have made changes to those pieces and have updated them on the page. The two in question are 'Memory Box' and 'Subjective Moments'. Some changes are more obvious than others. Hopefully, they have been a step in the right direction. I hope to post more soon.