But First, Coffee

Rhodey: really?

—I know i’ve posted quite a bit about what’s happening at the moment over here in Australia with the bushfires and everything but it’s absolutely heartbreaking and cannot be ignored. I posted about these fires about a week ago and that post received a few thousand likes and reblogs from people, much like myself, who are deeply heart broken by these fires and seeing that many people comment, like and reblog has proven to me just how powerful social media can be as a positive force to instigate change and share a message to bring about a movement where we can band together as one society to make a difference. And because of that, I felt the urge to post about these fires again, to hopefully bring more awareness to the issue with the hope of motivating others to speak up, donate and support the brave firefighters and those who have lost everything.

Just read the facts above. Half a BILLION animals have died, record numbers of CO2 has been released into the environment with it predicted to take over a CENTURY to reverse. The fires are spreading down the coast with more and more people being forced to evacuate and leave behind their homes and belongings. 20 people have died with even more missing and unaccounted for.

You can show your support by donating food, toiletries, clothing and other supplies to those stuck in evac centres across NSW and Vic or by donating to any of the organisations in my previous post (reblogged from @starsthatshines) or to Celeste Barbers facebook campaign which has raised over 18 million dollars (!!) in less than 48 hours.

Me, who just had a panic attack while eating a bagel at 2 pm:

Good wood - WOW. That’s all I’ve got. Just a big old WOW.

Where an already endangered species is on the brink of functional extinction...

Oh, and 500 million animals unique to this country have already lost their lives, upon homes that have been destoryed and lives lost of people as well...

I mean... we're only living in a literal inferno...

415 fires. Fuck are we dying...

Oh yeah and people are just fleeing to the damn ocean, you know?

Do you want to know what Hell on Earth looks like..?

Because there it is in all it's unfiltered, firey rage...

There it is... my home from space...

This is only the beginning. Our country has not only entered a new decade, it seems a new dawning era as well, because this flaming apocalypse doesn't show any sign of stopping any time soon.

And you know what saddens me? I've never seen Australian tragedies trending here on this website. I mean it's been going on for months and only now does it seem to really be getting recognized, even if it is only at #9.

And I'm going to be honest with you here - the internet, and media in general is so American centric, this website being no exception. You'd think that an entire continent being on fire for several months with devastating consequences would have more recognition, but no, it really doesn't. The most notes I've ever seen on a post about the Australian fires is at least a few thousand, and that's about it.

Rather than focusing on losing weight in 2020, let’s think about what we can gain. What can you add to your life to make it more satisfying? What new practices would make you happier and feel better? Consider some of these healthy resolutions for the new year:

Get more quality sleep

Eat vegetables at every meal

Wash your bed sheets regularly

Meditate

Spend more time outside

Actually eat your fruit before it goes bad

Get back in touch with old friends

Bring your own bags when grocery shopping

Don’t watch tv or use the computer during meals

Support local farms and food producers

Take vitamins

Learn to knit or sew

Stretch and improve your flexibility

Volunteer to register voters

Concentrate on improving your posture

Make doctor and dentist appointments regularly

Cook and prepare lunch instead of relying on processed foods

Replace your toothbrush

Clean your kitchen and dishes after each meal

Stop biting your nails

Compliment someone every day

Regularly donate unworn and ill-fitting clothing to a local shelter

Wear sunscreen every day you’re outside

Clean your pantry and throw out expired food each month

Quit smoking

Explore local museums and parks

Put your laundry away

Get an eye exam and update your prescription

Cut down on the amount of plastic you use each day

Re-try foods that you hate, but haven’t eaten in years

Delete a social media account

Moisturize and remove your makeup before going to bed

Attend town hall meetings

Keep a journal

Floss