30 Day Song Challenge

So, I've been seeing this song challenge thingy everywhere, so I decided to find out what it was and, after a bit of searching, I came across it on facebook. So, I'm am going to blog it here and on tumblr and (taking a leaf out of a friend's book) I will be doing it in chunks, rather than actual days. I wonder if I can acctually think up thirty songs? Here goes nothing...

Day 01 - Your Favourite Song
Sweet December - Short Stack


Day 02 - Your Least Favourite Song
Fly on the Wall - Miley Cyrus


Day 03 - A Song That Makes You Happy
Smile - Uncle Kracker


Day 04 - A Song That Makes You Sad
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane


Day 05 - A Song That Reminds You Of Someone
The Sound of White - Missy Higgins


Alright, that's the first lot (I hope the links work!) stay tuned tomorrow for another block of five!

See ya!

Australian Kiwi

Swirls

In Memoriam

I'll Lend You A Child

by Edgar Guest

I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine, God said,

For you to love while she lives,

And mourn for when she's dead

It may be six or seven years

Or twenty-two or three,

But will you, till I call her back,

Take care of her for me.

She'll bring her smiles to gladden you,

And should her stay be brief,

You'll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise she will stay,

As all from earth return,

But there are lessons taught down here,

I want this child to learn.

I've looked this world over,

In search for teacher's true,

And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,

I have selected you.

Now will you give her all your love,

Nor count the labor vain,

Nor hate Me when I came to call to

Take her back again.

I fancied that I heard them say,

Dear Lord, They will be done,

For all the joy Thy child shall bring,

The risk of grief we'll run.

We'll shelter her with tenderness,

We'll love her while we may,

And for all the happiness we have known,

Forever grateful stay.

But should the angels call for her,

Much sooner than we've planned,

We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,

And try to understand.

For every child who never saw their first birthday and every parent that has suffered that most devastating loss.

An Afternoon at the Movies

Went to see Catherine Hardwicke's new movie Red Riding Hood with my dad this afternoon. Talk about amazing! I knew that there was a love story in the plot, but that wasn't the forefront of the plot with everything else pushed aside. The darker element of wolf was, of course, the forefront theme of the movie, but there were other themes there too: incestuous feelings, a love triangle, doubt within a family, a questioning of the old adage 'blood is thicker than water', friendship, courage... the list could go on forever. Some of the listed themes are very dark, others are much lighter. While the darker elements of the plot certainly dominated the screen, there were plenty of lighter aspects too. One issue I did have with the movie was how quickly it moved. I don't know what the reason was, but Red Riding Hood didn't introduce important characters probably or establish family ties, friendship groups etc. it just moved straight into the action with no real prelude or introduction, you sort of had to piece it together as you went. Also, historical accuracy gets a big thumbs down! Medieval cottages didn't have glass in the windows, nor were they built high off the ground. There were other historical aspects of the movie that didn't match up, but I won't list all those here because that will make it seem like I didn't enjoy the film, when really I did. It was a great film and I would highly recommend it. Just don't go at night and don't go if you have a weak stomach, there's a lot of gore to contend with.

~ Australian Kiwi