Being a second generation Australian from an Italian heritage means a lot of things. It means good food, raised voices and a lot of cousins. It also means the women in your family hold completely irrational worries or fears about literally everything.
Like right now.
My parents have gone away to Sydney for three days. Now, regardless of the fact that Anthony and I are aged 18 and 22 respectively, my grandmothers or ‘Nonnas’ are under the impression that we are completely unable to function without a parental figure in the household. Not only that, but it’s entirely unsafe for us to be alone in such a big house overnight without some kind of adult protection, although we are both legally adults.
We’ve promised them a lunch visit each, today was one and tomorrow another. But in between these visits we get phone calls about coming round to dinner too (we can gather and prepare food), staying the night (actually, only Anthony was offerred that one.) or to be driven around (adult = drivers license.) An tame argument such as this often follows; ‘you alright?’ ‘yes nonna, we are fine.’ ‘are you sure you alright?’ ‘we are FINE nonna’ ‘alright, but you alright?’
I love my grandparents very much, and they do it out of love and care but it’s three days alone in a house that is literally twenty minutes away from theirs. Ah, wogs.
If you haven’t realised yet, the title of this piece is 100% sarcasm.
I suffer from this condition called creeping. It’s not contagious or remotely dangerous to my health, but it could be said it is likely to cause problems.
Creeping happens when I’m asleep, but my body likes to think it’s awake. I’ve played with iPads, taken twenty minute phone calls and gone down stairs to pour myself a drink of water WHILE on that twenty minute phone call, all in my sleep. It’s like my body has reflex actions, it knows it’s thirsty so I make myself a glass. I hear my phone, so I answer it. My mind isn’t awake but my body reacts as though it is.
This could be cool except I am completely vulnerable in this state, as my mind has no control over my bodily functions. Luckily so far, on those phone calls I’ve taken, the other end has realised that I sound vacant and zombie-like and not taken my responses into full consideration. That is, when my responses are other that ‘yeah man,’ ‘nah man,’ or ‘that’s shit!’
The other problem is, I remember nothing. No memory of conversation but evidence in my call log. Bewildered how that glass of water ended up on my bedside table. One day, I’ll get myself into trouble with my creeping.
A Chinese proverb says an invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, despite the time, the place, despite the circumstances. The thread can be tightened or tangled, but never be broken.
(Source: georgiabrokensmile, via itsgettingtooemotional)
Bloc Party, Signs. One of my favourites.
My mother on Severus Snape:
“Oh, that guy. He’s been in it since the first one right? He’s probably the main character you know.. Seeing as he’s been in it from the start.”
…it’s not like the movie is called “Harry Potter” or anything, mum.
Sigh, the old generation just don’t understand.
Who is the fairest of them all?
Kristen Stewart. Mirror.. are you freaking kidding me? Have you seen Charlize Theron? I mean.. CHARLIZE THERON.. you’re comparing Kristen Stewart to the marvel that is Charlize Theron!?
Mirror be crazy.
After discovering the I Want To Have A Sleepover in IKEA Facebook page had gained over 100,000 members, IKEA UK realised the potential for an exciting social media and PR stunt. Thus began the IKEA BIG Sleepover, where 100 people won their place at a sleepover inside the Essex IKEA store.
Not only does the stunt turn fans into advocates through social connections, there was also a functional aspect to the night. IKEA realised that most people take less that 10 minutes to pick out their mattress, not nearly enough time to make the right choice considering you spend one third of your life on it. The night gave people the opportunity to test out the IKEA product for longer than usual, with the added help of sleep experts who circulated the room giving out advice.
Finally, a Facebook group comes to life. C’mon IKEA Springvale, it’s your turn next..
True.
