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Aug11
Whale Sharks
by Stinkyposted in News
Ok so the last post I mentioned that I went to the aquarium in Osaka to see whale sharks. Wow, just thinking about them now just makes me filled with all sorts of happy stuff. So you might be wondering ‘where were all the photos hey?’ I have to scrounge around and find the best ones to post because taking clear photos through 30cm perspex is kind of hard. Here are the best ones we could find!
Whale sharks weren’t the only form on sea life in the aquarium though. Stinky took a photo in front of a creepy looking king crab. It almost looks as though he went on holidays to another planet. The sad thing about the whole experience was knowing that many forms of sea life are dwindling in numbers due to over fishing and reckless forms of fishing such as dredging and the use of explosives. Some people would even tell you that the health of the oceans is a reflection of the health of the land. Having said all this, I’m not even sure how we can contribute toward keeping the oceans thriving. Maybe this is something I need to read up on and learn more about.
So that is all for this week. Stay tuned for an interesting story in next week’s post. Take care!
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Apr06
Some things never change
by Stinkyposted in News
As far as the wind was concerned, it didn’t really have any regard towards the feelings of others. For those who feared the cold, it would howl and hiss and puff. There were others who liked the wind and they welcomed the gust that graced their skin. Others were indifferent whereby loving it or loathing it were things that never even crossed their minds. But no matter who you were, and whether your felt or heard or saw the wind, it remains constant – it will always exist.
The sun was no different. It had no enemies because whether living or inanimate, there wasn’t anything that could ever best its fervor to remain hot. Ever unchanging to the whims of others, the sun remained what it was meant to be and that was to be a never ending source of light and heat. There are all sorts of different people who choose to live life the way they know best. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re a criminal or gangster, mother, father, sister, friend, teacher, hero, loser or winner because whichever life is chosen the sun will still shine on you. It will not discriminate based on size, colour, wealth or power because this ever unchanging provider is a lover of all beings.
So what do you get when you combine the wind and the sun?
HOPE.
Too often than not, trouble seems to find its way into everyone’s life. And although it is something that is relative to each individual’s circumstances, the feelings experienced are real. Sorrow. Torment. Displaced. There would be some that say hope does not exist or hope has let them down. But contrary to what most may think during times spent at the bottom of the sea, hope is ever-present and unchanged – it exists.
Hope is also something that does not discriminate. It opens itself to everyone so long as they are willing to let it in. It cannot be defeated because hope, in the end, always triumphs. It comes in all shapes and sizes and usually engulfs you when you least expect it. It could be a hug from a stranger, a phone call from an old friend, a rekindling of a past flame or a simple smile. Regardless of what it is, it is powerful and warm and precious.
Something to think about…
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Dec02
Freefalling
by Stinkyposted in News
The lady was saying all sorts of things to me, giving me instructions even, yet I did not hear a thing. It could have been instructions on what to do to stay safe, but I ignored her because I was too occupied reminiscing. This might sound strange to you, but it will all make sense in a short while.
‘Would you like to take out personal accident insurance?’
SAY WHAT? Ok, so I’ll cut the suspense now and let you know that I went skydiving. And as fun as it sounds, I was completely and utterly terrified. I have never been so scared in my life. So a few of my closest friends picked me up and drove me out west to Sydney Skydiving Centre. It was a horrible car ride. Usually I am quite excited to go out with my good mates, but this ride was eerily silent. I had butterflies in my tummy and felt nauseas to a degree. Not to mention it was nearing 40 degrees on the thermometer too! What a way to start the weekend.
So we arrived and I registered for the jump – alone… Waited for a little while then suited up, harness on and after an awkward meeting with the guy who I was going to tandem with, we headed out to the runway where we boarded a tin can… I mean a plane that rattled like a tin can. There were so many jumpers we squeezed in the tin can like sardines – quite a good analogy I think. The plane took off and there was NO TURNING BACK. Reminds me of those moments in your life where you make a decision, take action, realise it may not have been the best course of action, but also know it is too late to stop. I am sure we have all experienced something like this.
I think back to my friends who were completely safe on solid ground and then realised that I didn’t say ‘bye’ to them. All I gave them was a reluctant smile, a half-hearted wave and I was off. So we are sitting in the plane, looking at one another, whilst I was trying my best not to be nervous. I look up and see 3 lights. On one it said ‘3 minutes’, the other was ‘1 minute’ and the green light read ‘GO!’
My stomach sunk when the 3 minute light turned on. Buckles were being clipped in, straps were being tightened, my nerves flared up like a pimple does on your nose when you need to look your best. I start praying. The 1 minute light comes on. My mind starts to spin. I look out the window and can see the cloud line. I look up to the ceiling and pray again.
‘GO!’
People start jumping out of the plane as if it were on fire. The speed in which they opened the hatch door and the speed in which they made their exit made me realise one thing. THERE WERE NO JUMPERS LEFT. It was my turn. I was pushed to the opening door, made to sit down with my legs dangling outside of the plane. Before I knew it…………
FREEFALL.
Adrenalin. Fear. Excitement. Falling. What an exhilarating experience. It felt like I was floating in the air without a worry in the world – well except for the fact that in mere moments I could become a human pancake. But apart from that the view was spectacular; the feeling of freefall is universally outstanding. The chute was released, it twisted and turned and untangled itself then a big WHOOP sound was heard. It had opened – biggest relief in my life. So as we floated in the air, casually enjoying the view from a few thousand feet up, I was amazed at how great I was feeling. Nothing could compare to the feeling of falling.
So we drifted and drifted while he was flying us back to the landing site. He turned the parachute so that we would slide in right in front of my friends. I lifted my legs up as instructed and we slid as we landed. I was extremely happy. He unbuckled me and I immediately gave him a hug. He asked me what was the best part of the jump, and of course I said ‘LANDING!’
We all had a great laugh at my expense but nevertheless, it is an experience that I will never forget. I want to thank all of my friends who encouraged me to jump. There is no better way to actually ‘let go’ than to fall and realise that there are only a handful of things in life that really matter. And that is sharing, giving and love. Everything else just seems so minute. Don’t you reckon?
And since we are on the topic of falling, the stinkythepig plush toys will be arriving around December 15th. HOW EXCITING!!! Our site will be updated shortly to take pre-orders. We want to do it this way so that when we get our hands on the toys, we will be able to get them out to you all as soon as possible. We’ll let you know exactly when the site is updated to cater for this. So until then, stay excited! And remember! Share something special with the people you care about.
Take care.
Mar 18, 2015