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Australian

I’m not sure how relavent this post will be for those outside of Australia but I need to write this and will probably receive some negative responses but so be it.

There has been a lot of comments lately using the word UnAustralian. This doesn’t just include the events of yesterday with the Prime Ministers close call. You can catch up on that HERE.

Even before that event I was hearing the term, and it made me think about what is Australian. The answer to this will differ depending on whom you ask. Some will say it means watching the cricket, having a few beers and having a barbecue. Others will say it’s giving people a fair go. Seriously I’m not sure Australia has an identity.

We know that we have become a nation of political correctness and we know that we are not a desired location for tourists or immigrants any more. We definitely are not a progressive country when it comes to many issues and we are not a country where people get a fair go.

However in saying that, I do love this country but feel we are in transition, whether it be a good move or a bad one I am yet unsure. I believe that if we are not careful we will not progress as a country. Australia used to be known as a country that was laid back and everyone was treated equally. I think that this is no longer the case. I wonder if the level of political correctness and nature of the country has been caused by the majority or the minority.

For example, we know that the majority of Australian’s support marriage equality yet it’s not available. This sounds more like the minority (who are probably the loudest) will win. I know that in this country there is a lot of separation of Indigenous Australian’s to the rest including laws, benefits and programs. Even yesterday with the demonstration that turned a little ugly there was this impression that the Indigenous protesters should have been arrested. I don’t know because I was not there. However when it comes to Indigenous issues, most Indigenous Australians that I have known have said they don’t support a lot of the things that go on. They just want to be treated fairly and the same as everyone else. So is this just a minority of Indigenous who make it look bad for the rest.

I really don’t know. The thing I know is that being an Australian should mean everyone is treated equally. That to be Australian it means you accept people’s differences and just get along. If you don’t like someone you don’t associate with them. To be Australian should mean that you are laid back and fair. To be Australian should mean that you won’t get called a racist or bigot just for having a different opinion. I have no problem with someone not agreeing with my view on a topic like marriage equality, that is everyone’s right. But if I have an opinion on migration or Indigenous issues that differs from the politically correct it doesn’t make me a racist. Just don’t make me or anyone feel they can’t have an opinion if it differs from your own because that is just turning us into sheep who are not allowed to think for themselves.
In the end I would love to see Australia as an awesome country, where it is seen as truly the greatest place in the world. I hope that eventually those that have the power to influence, do change their opinions and work towards what is in the best interests of the nation and not just themselves or their agenda’s. I do hold out hope.

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Quirky & Different

Something I have come to understand is that I am different and quirky, at least that is what I have heard all my life. Luckily it seems to have never really adversely affected anything. In fact at times I think it has actually helped. 

However the downside of that is it means for someone to get to know me they generally have to be as weird as I am or be patient enough to live with my eccentric side lol. In saying that I have learned that if someone sticks around they really do care. 

My quirks may be relatively mild but it reminds me how different people are. Over the last few years we have seen a lot of media about the consequences of not accepting peoples differences. This is particularly so when we see the number of suicides of young people due to bullying. What is strange about the whole thing is the bullies are the ones who obviously don't feel they fit in. If they were comfortable with themselves they would have no need to bully. Unfortunately this type of behaviour really sits with the adults out there. It's not a problem with the young but rather the adults who are demonstrating to their kids that this kind of thing is ok. It is time that adults realise that they need to encourage individuality in their kids and not conformity. Acceptance of peoples differences is becoming more and more important and I think it's time parents and future parents start encouraging their children to be themselves. Support that decision and don't force your children to conform to any social norms. 

Pink is a social stereotype for a feminine colour. Twenty years ago you would almost never see a male wearing pink, now anyone wears it. Playing with Barbie's is a feminine trait according to social norms however who cares if your young son would rather play with Barbie then a truck or visa versa. Let your son wear dresses for all I care. If that's what makes him happy let him do it. 

Until parents and everyone challenges social norms they will never change and we will continue to expect people to conform. I love the fact that I am quirky. I love the fact that I am me. Just because I am quirky or gay or like romance films doesn't mean I am anything other then me. I know plenty of straight guys who wouldn't get their hands dirty by working hard. Does this make them girls? Just because I want to live on a farm doesn't make me male. I am just me and love the fact that I am an individual. 

It is time that everyone stands up and supports individuality and doesn't expect anyone to fit into some box of what is expected. Let people be themselves and you will find society will become a much happier place. 

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Birthday

What can I say other than yesterday was my birthday and it was an awesome day. I won’t bore you with all the details but I will say it was a great day. Obviously I have to thank Tom for such a great day.

One thing I love about special occasions is you always get that extra special attention and that extra special sense of how your partner feels because they tend to be extra nice lol. I am really lucky to have such an amazing partner and I guess I like being told how he feels.

The day really was beautiful even though it was raining. With gifts that I love. Not only did I get some cool jewellery, but a weekend away up the coast (too be taken at a later date) and a tattoo (to be ink’d on Saturday). The ink I have been waiting for for some time and it will be my fourth piece, although this will be the biggest. I will make sure you all get to see it once it is done.

I want to thank everyone who sent birthday wishes and to those around me whom I love dearly.

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