Is home where the heart is...

Home is where the heart is - or is it?

A question I've pondered numerously over the years. My heart belongs in Sydney - yet I live in BrisVegas!  Why not Sydney, my home?  The jury's still out on that one...

But having said that, it gets me to thinking about home and what it is or what home means, and as I grow older and move into being the creative 'goddess' I'm destined to be :)  I find Home means, and is many different things at different points in our life.

It could be: where you hang your hat; or living out of a backpack, something I've been known to do for three years at a time, travelling the world and exploring other peoples homes :) - it could be your campervan, one day I will no doubt hit the road in my funked up purple 'love bug' with hand painted peace signs; or a studio apartment in a major city, oh how I've loved this option; a share room in the back of someone's house, it's amazing how homely you can make a simple, small space; or a tree hut in the middle of the rainforest, haven't tried this one yet, but willing to consider.

Whatever Home means to you will no doubt change many times as life isn't static - but whatever 'home' means to you at this given moment, nurture it, cherish it, seek it out and let it wrap its arms around you welcoming you, giving you a SAFE place to fall.

Now, for some fun - enjoy LCD Soundsystem version of what home is by clicking on the video below or by clicking here and in the meantime drop me a line and let me know what home means to you.

Midnight rambler finding the earth beneath her feet...

1 man, 24 hours, 32 guests, 19 horrific challenges, 6 toilet breaks plus 1 goat.

24 hours of fun :)  Triple J, my radio station of choice 107.7fm (here in BrizVegas) They can be heard all over Australia (well mostly) here are the frequencies.  Triple J, the radio station that promotes Australian music and unearths incredible talent all over the country.  The radio station that shoves the J into Journalism the radio station that has podcasts and blogs on just about everything.

To cut a long story short Tom and Alex from the Breakfast show set a challenge for comedian Sam Simmons who implied that Tom and Alex didn’t work hard enough and insisted he could do their show and every show.  So that’s what happened. From 8am Thursday May 12 to 8am Friday May 13 Sam Simmons took over the radio for a 24 hour marathon.  Sam did some crazy stuff including challenges set by us, the listeners.  And if he made it through successfully he would be rewarded with his favourite thing, a goat!

 When I first heard this challenge, I wasn’t entirely sure how I felt about Sam Simmons being on the radio for 24 hours!  Really,  wouldn’t he get a bit boring – he’s not really that funny – right?  Wrong! It was f**kin brilliant!  I currently have the good fortune of listening to my iPod in my current job so hence being able to listen all day.  It was so damn good, I was tempted to take Friday 13th off so I could listen for the full 24 hours. 

 It was totally hilarious and hugely entertaining and the best 24 hours of radio I’ve ever experienced.  So who listened?  Who out there is a Triple J nut and loves alternative music, and/or home grown music, or simply supporting Ausmusic?  Who out there celebrates the Hottest 100 with parties every year, tunes in with Rosie and the Super Request, mornings with Zan, Drive with the Doctor, shoving the J into Journalism with Hack, or Home and hosed, or 2011 with Kingsmill or Root’s n All?  I can’t be the only one!

This all sounds like a massive ad for Triple J ha!– it’s not – true :) but it is a massive plug for innovation and a big thumbs up for creativity and a team of presenters who are passionate about what they do!

 And congrats to Sam Simmons for staying awake, keeping us entertained and doing crazy things all for a great cause – WIRES, Australia’s largest wildlife rescue charity.

After tuning into this crazy day in radio, I have learned that Sam Simmons is a very funny man, crazy, and obnoxious at times, but all with tongue in cheek :)

I vote this should be an annual event.  What do you think? I’d love you to share your thoughts on Sam Simmons 24 hour marathon.  View the slideshow of some of the things Sam got up to and of course pix of the delightful goats – so cute – awww…

Midnight rambler missing Sam and the goat :)

Celebrating motherhood ♥

♥ HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all the mums out there♥

I hope today brings you much joy, pampering, good food, lotsa cuddles and appreciation .  Mum’s are special ♥  Mum’s matter and Mum’s need to be nurtured everywhere.  Every Mum in the world is important no matter what - because without them we would not exist.

I've posted a song just for all you mums J The video is fun, and is called ‘White Dove’ by Triple J’s unearthed feature artist, Tijuana Cartel  who hail from the Gold Coast –aah lucky Queensland.  Their mix of global grooves and electronica make this a joy to listen to.

The White Dove is a symbol of Peace, so let's bring as many forms of White Dove into our lives now! The White Dove mate for life, are incredibly loyal, build their nest and raise their young.  So what could be a more fitting song for Mother's everywhere than that?

Either click the video below or here to view.

Midnight rambler thanking my Mum for being super special...

Even on a cloudy day...

Okay, well here I am again!  The new blog, the new website as hoped just didn't happen.  What a let down that was.  My weekend didn't quite work out as planned (insert sad face here). 

Ah, well, moving on...maybe this weekend will bring more joy and productivity of the creative kind.  One can hope.  In the meantime I thought it about time I posted something of the musical variety.

This song by Cage the Elephant sums it all up really.  Have a listen and let me know what you think. If you can't view the video below click here instead.




Midnight rambler keeping her eyes fixed on the sun...