Hi Jan. I can only speak of the Australian media.... so to put it bluntly, a photo or story of a bloke perched on the 3rd floor, threatening to jump will sell newspapers or boost television ratings. In turn, advertisers are attracted and money is made. Sensationalism sells.
And the media would not survive without the famous. In fact most of the time they are their own creation which they will squeeze every last drop out of before proceeding to tear it down (also known as the tall poppy syndrome).
Even my daily "news"paper is now nothing more than a women's gossip magazine. It's never been the same since they ditched the page 3 girl.
Well Ben me mate. Just reading between the lines lately got me thinking that all was not well with ya. So whatever it is, it sounds like it's cut fairly deep with you.
Anyways, I wouldn't do something rash just yet. Hide your profile and take a break; things tend to change very quick around here.... including emotions.
As others have said, you will be missed. What makes it even worse is the fact we are still stuck with certain people with absolutely nothing to offer here.... such as the parasite who commented here earlier.
But whatever you do, good luck, and I wish you well.
Hang in there Angel.... I'm sure there's someone out there. Maybe he just needs a good kick up the backside to get him to notice.
And I was caught by surprise about 6 weeks ago when a whale and her calf turned up off our beach. First time I'd seen any in 4 years..... and my camera was sitting on the kitchen table.
Probably be another 4 years before I see another one.
The wind here Carol wasn't very strong..... but it felt like it was blowing right of Antarctica. Hopefully I can start wearing the shorts soon around the yard and get some colour in the legs before I go public.
Hi Jan.... guess I am just trying to make a point. I reckon anyone can write but for some reason are held back from having a go. Maybe they worry too much about what other people may think. A blog is, after all, a journal. Look at it as an entry to your diary then tinker with it to make it sound kind of interesting. Some will find it appealing; others might get bored to death. That's their problem.
And as they say: practice makes perfect. I've never done this sort of thing before I started blogging here and feel it's becoming easier as I go. It's all to do with confidence.
And I'll let ya know how those magpies are going. Won't be long now before the season starts.
So.... you've never had a girlfriend since you were a 16 year old? What have ya been doing for 10 years?
Methinks.... nothing.
My suggestion is to forget about this feeling sorry for yourself BS and get out there and get noticed. Getting a job sort of comes to mind. And there's no excuse for an able bodied 26 year old to be long term unemployed in this country.
If ya can't work, do a course.... or protest about something. Just get out there and meet people and get some confidence.
You'll be suprised what a difference it will make.
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RE: Aphrodisiac?!
So the next time I'm about to knock down a plate of oysters, which just happens to be my aphrodisiac.....
I'll sprinkle a little cinnamon on them.
Sure to get a reaction out of that.