If you’ve been bored enough to read my 100 Things – or rather 22¹ – then you’ll know that one of the points was to help change life/lives of people who aren’t as fortunate, with aid of man power rather then money.

My friend and I saw a notice in the canteen about Platform2; which essentially is scheme for volunteers to travel and make a difference in less developed countries.  On a whim we opted to take part and even got the forms ready.  Months later my friend is going ahead with plans, however I’m thinking otherwise.

Late a night I’d be thinking about the humbling experience and how great it would be to physically help out…until the what-ifs started popping into my head.  Would I appreciate the opportunity if I did get accepted, or would I sit and moan?  What are the people like?  Where do you find the line in reality between adverts and TV programmes such as Comic relief?  The former unveiling a more melancholic situation and the latter displaying high spirits.

It does come down to selflessness and how much you’re willing to sacrifice.

I decided not to enter because:

1. It was an impulse decision and impulse should not be the deciding factor for these kind of experiences.
2. The help requires 10 weeks of your time.  I wouldn’t be able to fully commit myself as I am wanting to do the top-up degree and my summer holiday isn’t that long.
3. I need to use that time to work and earn money to pay for the tuition fees and materials…etc…etc.

So, yes, it’s a little bit selfish but at a different time I will heavily consider.

My question is would you consider taking part is something like Platform2, or have participated in something similar?  If so, please share your experience.

1. See bullet point 8. [↩]

Huh?  This is the first time I’ve heard of this day.

Do you get that feeling where you have spent hours working on a project but it doesn’t seem as if you’ve acheived anything?  Today I worked on my projects for a good few hours but it doesn’t seem as if I’ve done anything.

If you would be so lovely as to help me¹ with my presentation, please answer the following questions:

1. Do you think using recycled articles to make new ones will be a new fad (for lack of better word) in the future?   Possibly eliminating the use of more precious materials.  Maybe Valentino will make a dress out of old curtain nets? (Apologies to all fashionistas for the horrendous imagery).
2. Do you think class plays a part in what kind of products people choose to buy?  E.g. Choosing between a Chanel bag or an eco-bag.
3. Could more be done to reduce land fill?  If so, how?
4. How does your country promote recycling?
5. In terms of jewellery would you choose a piece made from recycled items (buttons, watch straps) over a precious metal piece?
6. For us geeks, would you consider jewellery made from electronic components?²

1. Here comes some sucking up [↩]
2. This one won’t be part of my presentation.  I’m just intrigued. [↩]

I swear I am female.  I am not a guy in diguise of this girly blog. 

I think Valentine’s Day has lost it’s true “purpose”.  Wasn’t the intent of this day dedicated to those – who aren’t taken – who wish to share their admiration for someone?  Valentine’s Day can be used as an incentive to show through words, action or gift that someone is liked.

Now you get people in relationships wondering why they didn’t receive any gifts or words of affection.  If you’re in a relationship wouldn’t it be better to relish what you have already?  Rather than work up a fuss on this one day, when any other day would be just as suitable.  As long you’re with someone who deeply cares about you that’s all that matters, right?

This post wasn’t written to make anyone feel guilty about vexating their partner.  I just think Valentine’s Day is pointless if you’re in a relationship, as those kinds of things should be done without the excuse/reason of 14th February.

What is going on?  I check my inbox and apparently I didn’t: “receive your letter” from myself?  Wha…?  How confusing.

Needless to say I didn’t open the e-mail because despite how mean I am to myself I’m not that much of an idiot.  Although I’d like to know why I would send myself a letter, that’s just a little bit desperate?