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by Stinky
To say we are excited is an understatement. Have you ever watched something numerous times and each time you see it, you’re still filled with glee? Well that’s what happened when we saw the final product of Stinky’s Animated Logo. Our aim was to make it short with some oomph and a little humour. Watch it and tell us how many times you clicked repeat and what you thought of it!
Just a little description on what is happening in the video. Stinky flies into the room and sees his favourite pumpkin pie cooling on a window sill. He thinks of ways to get to the pie and comes up with an idea. He moves out of the screen and soon after wheels in a helium tank. He inflates himself to the point where he floats up to the pie. But little did he know, he inflated himself a little too much so he then bursts into hundreds of little Stinky’s to then form our logo.
The theme behind the short animated logo was one of persistence. We tend to put things off because we deem them too hard to attain or achieve. But the secret behind success is not an instantaneous one. We need to try and try again. Should we fall a little short, just keep going. Things only seem out of reach if you set yourself that limitation. Reach for the stars because you never know how close they really are. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have!
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by Stinkyposted in News
We will remember him. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918 – 2013)
‘I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.’
Nelson Mandela (April 20, 1964)
If you had a chance to get whatever it is that you wish for, what would it be? I know when I think about this scenario, my first thoughts are selfish ones. But when we look at some of the people that changed humanity for the better, you start to realise that they sacrificed self-gain for the greater good of the people. Such men and women are not only capable of being revered during life, but also remembered once they have passed. One great exemplar of this amazing feat is none other than, Nelson Mandela. We have all watched the news and read in the papers that he passed yesterday. All of the current world leaders took some time to remember a man who inspired countless others to love their country and to embrace diversity. It is a hard prayer to preach when everyone around you is telling you that you are wrong. Nevertheless, he kept on doing what he believed was right, until it broke the barriers of hate, greed and race. How many of us can truly testify that we could do the same? I, for one, concede defeat.
So when you think about the hardships you endure in your own life, how does it compare to the challenges these past leaders endured? Almost seems miniscule doesn’t it? But that does not discount the pain and hurt some of us may experience when we go through our trivialities. It’s a game of relativity and one we need to master in order to overcome and move ahead in a stronger state of being. So it might be a good idea to put things into perspective when they arise. Ask yourself what Nelson Mandela would do in your situation. Ask yourself how you can overcome whatever it is you are experiencing and how you can come out the other side a better person. I’m sure you will find the answer in your own time. These things can’t be taught – they can only be lived. Live, learn, grow.
Christmas is almost here and many of us are lucky enough to spend time with our beloved. But I also want to take the time to recognize that not all people have a happy holiday season. To you, I offer you a hug, a smile and my sincerest of blessings for a brighter 2014. New beginnings do not start at the commencement of a new year. They start when you tell yourself you are ready to take the first step. If you need a little push or a little encouragement, I empower you to seek it. If you can’t find it in a friend, there are countless organisations that can assist (eg. Lifeline – www.lifeline.org.au). Reach out because regardless if you believe it or not, there will be a hand on the other side.
That’s all from us this week. Stay tuned because many smiles are around the corner. PS. It’s a secret shhhh…..
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by Stinkyposted in News
Today I caught up with an old friend of mine. We used to be colleagues when I first entered the workforce and ever since then, we have remained great friends. It has been a while since we last met and after hearing of all the things that had taken place was, to an extent, awe-inspiring. He spoke about his third child (that now makes three girls) and how busy he has been taking care of them. He also spoke about his investments and how well they are doing. He spoke about early retirement and his great career. He also spoke about how he is undertaking another undergrad degree at university. So at this point my jaw almost hit the floor. Yes, I was composed… just. And yes, I was truly happy for the guy. And as I was looking across a table almost small enough to pass for a stool, I saw a guy who was only a couple of years older who has, in a sense, accomplished so much more than me. At no point was I ever jealous and to be honest, I was really proud to see that he had done so well. I was always taught to celebrate the success of others as your own.
So after this meet, I walked away a little dazed and felt the need to do some soul searching. So what does one do when in need of some time to reflect? Well, I went to buy some batteries… as you do. And as I was scouring the shelves for some 3V 2016 batteries, an article I recently read crossed my mind. It is about an employee (Kejia Zhao) at Facebook who wrote a blog on success and whether he was succeeding ‘fast enough’. So here is a guy in his late 20’s, working for one of the biggest tech companies asking himself whether he was succeeding at a rate that was acceptable. In my books he is doing very well but if you have a read of his blog, you begin to say to yourself that maybe, just maybe, you’re doing alright yourself. He speaks about his grandfather who only tasted real success when he was 58 years of age. This fact alone is somewhat reassuring to pretty much every Joe Blow you meet on the street. I guess the part (to quote) that really stood out were the closing paragraphs in the blog.
‘Don’t be in so much of a rush. Be easier on yourself. Comparing yourself to what others are doing is a waste of time’
That really sticks out to me and gives me some much needed hope. If you have the time, why not read the full blog. It really is a good read. You can find it here:http://kzhu.net/does-life-end-
at-35.html So what is the point of this post? I guess what I really wanted to convey was that everyone can be spectacularly normal. You don’t have to look at others who are achieving massive success and think that you are some sort of misfit, black sheep or failure in life. Smile and give yourself a much needed pat on the back because without you that bin wouldn’t be emptied, or that photocopier will always be out of paper, or that loan would never be approved, or… or… the list goes on and on. Smile and be thankful that you are who you are. To be honest, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Stay safe and keep on smiling!
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Jan19
Be Free! Stinky goes to Asia
by Stinkyposted in News
Happy new year to all! We apologise for not wishing you one earlier. We felt that our post from last week was important, so we did not want to cloud it with any other messages. But that deed has been done and now we can focus on the brighter side of things.
We went through some of the photos we had of Stinky in his travels and noticed a lovely picture of Stinky next to a picture of a little girl. But it wasn’t until recently that we noticed that there was text in the picture that read ‘Be Free’. So we thought whether there was any better advice you could give, other than to free yourself? Being free could apply to so many things and it is not until we learn to truly be free, that we are able to find the haven of happiness. So what are we so caught up in that we need to be reminded of something so simple? Financial stress, bad habits that are hard to shake, free from being forced to work, emotions and a world where love no longer rules supreme? I’m sure the list could go on forever.
Having said all this, we think that true freedom is when your heart and mind act as one. So set yourself a goal, to put your hearts wishes into action. Whether it is mustering up the courage to the tell girl of the dreams that you love her, to sponsoring a child – go ahead and do it.
Since we are on the topic of following your heart, Stinky is finally going to Asia. First stop Singapore. It is quite amazing that Stinky has probably travelled to more places than we have! We look forward to sharing more of his adventures in Asia when he returns. But we are more than excited to see what he will get up to. If you live abroad, and would like to help Stinky in his travels, send us an email at info@stinkythepig.com and we can try and organise something.
Until next we meet, it is Bon Voyage for now.
Mar 18, 2015