October… I’m glad you’re over. With the wrath of university taking it’s toll, it was a tough one… but I made it. So… recap on the month that I’m glad is over.
Do It In A Dress
This month, myself and an awesome group of young leaders participated in the One Girl campaign Do It In A Dress. We raised over $8000 to go directly towards educating girls in Sierra Leone. If you want to learn more about this amazing campaign working hard to fight such a huge social injustice we have in this world, you can read here.
Fox and the Hound
So I may be a bit biased because my friend is in the band… but they’re honestly great! I love supporting local talent but I know it won’t be long before these boys make it big internationally.
Speaking of music….
This SONG!!!! Sia you’ve done it again. I’ve listened to this song probably a billion times and I just can’t get enough. Her vocals are absolutely incredible! If you need to get pumped or inspired… blast this on repeat and I promise you’ll feel ready to take on the world!
Netflix
What else are you supposed to do when you’re tied down with uni work? Procrastinate!!! And Netflix offers endless opportunities for procrastination. This month I finished watching Narcos and Sense8. I also started watching Orphan Black (I know, I know… I don’t know how I do it, I just do). Such quality shows and I’d definitely recommend them all!
Making my promo video
So I have this friend. She’s ridiculously talented. And she made a promo video for my blog. Whilst we’re still fine tuning it and super excited to release it as soon as possible, I still can’t get over the amazing fun we had shooting it!!! We spent a whole day galavanting around Wollongong and the South Coast. It was a beautiful, sunny day and I couldn’t of asked for anyone better to spend it with!
Halloween Formal
Every session at college we have a formal. Sometimes we get fancy, and other times we get freaky. My best friend and I went as an angel and devil duo. There was glitter EVERYWHERE!!! Had such a great night!
Oxfam Presentation for Global Climate Change Week
This month I was lucky enough to represent and speak on behalf of Oxfam at the University of Wollongong’s Global Climate Change Week regarding the relationship between Climate Change and Food Security. It was such a great opportunity and experience to speak in front of nearly 60 people who are all concerned and passionate about Climate Change and creating change.
Home
For the first time in months, I finally made it home for the October Long Weekend! And home definitely provided me with the goods. Sunshine, family and adventure!!!
A Worldly Addiction 
Loved this post! I’m wondering if I should start doing a monthly wrap up too, but I’m always scared that I will forget it / be late for it / not feel like it lol. Congratulations on raising so much money for a great cause! It must have felt so rewarding. And ‘home’ looks like a 5 star holiday place!! You’re well lucky!
Assia | http://www.assiashahin.com
Thank you so much Assia! I quite like doing it because it gives me time to reflect on what has happened in the past month and what I can do to improve next month. I want to start writing about more ‘real’ things that happen – you have a bad day, spend it in your trackies and watch sad movies – kind of stuff, but that’s something I want to develop over time.
Thanks for the congratulations. It was great to get involved and feel like you’re actually making a difference in someone elses life.
And yes, my home is simply stunning! If you come to Australia you have to check it out! 🙂