Artist: Jenna Varley
Title: Collaborations
Medium: Acrylic and texture paste
Contact: Jenna.Varley@my.jcu.edu.au
FEATURE ARTICLE
Life Is Like A Fun Fair
Or Is That F… Unfair?
Having been to the Cairns Show recently, I was amazed at the variety of fairground rides and the lengths or heights people will go to become scared. Plus pay big bucks for the experience.
I didn’t go on the dodgems. Last time I was standing there watching, holding a grandchild’s jacket and bag, not realising some kid was about to puke all over my back, thereby cramping my style that evening.
All these heavy machines with names like Freak Out, Mega Drop, Cliff Hanger, Sky Diver and Twister are just one nut and bolt away from a bad accident, I reckon. My granddaughter aged 13 just told me her friends had to stay parked upside down, really high above the crowd, for ages when one broke down.
So I got to thinking about having fun; like when was the last time I really had fun. I realised it was the day I screamed myself hoarse. The horror of realising the dune buggy I was in, which had driven up some enormous sand dunes in Peru, was about to drive over the edge of a sand cliff. We had paused to admire the view, aaahhh, before slowly moving forward to the edge AAAHNNOHhhhhh and beyond. This was repeated up and down many gigantic dunes until we could scream no more. Now, in retrospect that was fun. But why was it fun? Was it the adrenaline rush or the relief when we finally returned to the main road? Maybe the death-defying act is what we laugh at.
My friend Alex said he couldn’t remember having had any fun since he went trail biking regularly as a teenager in New Zealand. “Gosh, that’s a long time ago, then,” I murmured.
He then told me that he had watched the Jim Carey movie The Yes Man and he intended to change things from now on. He explained that Jim Carey played the role of a fairly boring person who said, “No” to any new ideas, but then a situation arose where he had to say, “Yes” to everything. So he begrudgingly gives some money and a lift to someone, gets a flat tyre, and is helped by a beautiful woman who later becomes … you get the picture.
Maybe that’s what happens; as we get older, we forget to have Fun. But then, what can older people do to achieve this?
Here’s a test I have devised to see if you are a Fun Bunny, a Fuddy-duddy … or something else.
1. If a UFO landed outside your house what would you do if no one opens the hatch?
a. Hide in the bathroom
b. Phone ‘000’
c. Open the front door and take a photo
d. Go outside and gently knock on it
2. You win a competition and a trip to Antarctica. Do you?
a. Say it’s too freezing cold, no thanks
b. Only go if your Mum/big brother comes with you
c. Start buying warm clothes and big boots
d. Go and arrange to stop over at Tierra del Fuego before you return
3. You win Gold Lotto, 4 million smackeroos. Do you?
a. Invest it and have a two-week holiday in Brisbane
b. Give most of it to family and charity
c. Buy a Lamborghini, a cruise on Clive Palmer’s Titanic for ten friends and throw a big party
d. Go on an Ancient Monuments of the World tour
4. You are persuaded to go to the Funfair. What ride do you go on? Yes you must choose one!
a. The ghost train
b. Bumper cars
c. Spinning Cups and Saucers
d. The Ride of Terror
OK, that’s all I’ll ask you; I can figure out which F word you are. So can you now.
Mostly A’s means boring old Fart, Five Star Fuddy-duddy
Mostly B’s means normal old Fart
Mostly C’s means Fun Bunny
Mostly D’s means my type of person! Freakin Hangin’ out for some Fun!
Well, that’s enough Fun for one day, now I have to go and do housework on my day off. Pfffhh.
Susan Ascott-Evans, Naturopath, Night Markets, not Sundays. Phone: 4093 7745, Email: contact@naturopathcairns.com.au
REGULAR FEATURE
Feng Shui Your Lingerie
Have you ever thought of looking inside your lingerie drawers with Feng Shui eyes?
As we all know, the first and essential Feng Shui key is the ‘de-cluttering’ process!
Oh, yes, we constantly think of what we scan daily in our surroundings, the décor and books lying around – but there is more!
Today it is time to check your lingerie, those intimate pieces of clothes that you wear so close to your body. They can make us feel good and comfortable, even sexy.
On the other hand, when we decide to put that old comfy bra with curled and worn out bra straps, we immediately feel older and daggy. Why do we hang onto those ‘tired’ underwear? We wonder, don’t we?
We actually deserve to be elegant and feel good on a daily basis. Let’s get into those drawers and get rid of daggy underwear that we no longer want to wear or be seen in!
Memories
Would you still keep old lingerie that reminds you of past relationship(s)? How do you feel wearing it with a new partner? Maybe it is time to let go of those memories and toss the underwear linked with them at the same time.
Size changed
Only keep lingerie that is still your size today. You were a size 12B ten years ago and have been challenged with your hormones lately … now you fit comfortably a size 14D … why keep the 12B that doesn’t fit anymore? Every body is a beautiful body. Accept, show, and present your curves today with lovely lingerie that fits your taste today. Accept the new size of your body.
Out with the Old and in with the New
For those who are single, sorting their lingerie will often see a new Love appearing. Purchase a red robe, babydoll or bra set for passion. Choose pink for Love. Blue will help with communication.
Women love shopping and definitely will enjoy receiving this Feng Shui encouragement that will lead them to progress in their well-being and self confidence!
Roseline Deleu is available for Feng Shui consultations Australia wide and I am definitely looking to training New Feng Shui Practitioners who wish to consult in Cairns & Tropical North QLD. Roseline Deleu – 0412 717 454. International Feng Shui Master, Author and happy human Being. Visit www.fengshuisteps.com