Orange - December reflections 2018

Orange is one of my favourite colours and I think it is highly underrated. Orange in nature is especially beautiful - just look at this sunset!

It was along the Murray River where I captured that sunset while camping. I also had the amazing chance to witness the Rainbow Bee Eaters during mating season - and well as you can see, orange is prominent in nature for a reason!

I also love the orange Australian desert, plumage and fur colour in animals, other textures and the glow of the sun - usually in the morning or when it is outside hazy and looks more orange.

Fun facts: Orange is the colour between yellow and red on the rainbow spectrum and colours such as oranges and pinks actually show up in the sky at sunrise and sunset due to either dust particles (especially in the case of oranges) and/or the scattering of gas molecules in the atmosphere.

I hope to go back into the Australian desert one day and pay more attention to the rich colours of our land, including orange, but this year has been more of a time for staying home and hopefully next year there will be more adventures and photos of adventures!

KK

Morning light - December reflections 2018

Here in Australia, it is HOT around Christmas, usually. The morning light is generally warm and scorching by mid-morning. These photos were taken on my morning walks for work and as I looked up, the sun was peering through the whirling clouds.

I would love to capture a photo of the dawn, but I am struggling to get enough sleep at the moment, so by the time I wake up, the sun is already beaming through the house. I was always an early riser, but I don't think the daylight savings and adult life is very helpful with that, on top of all of the other things I need to do daily and often at night!

Here is to getting up earlier and enjoying full days of Summer. I want to start getting fit, active and strong with my mind and body and for me, morning light has a LOT to do with that!

KK

Christmas spirit - where has it gone?

I have been that person this year, who has been so busy and more-so just a little lazy, therefore I haven't gotten as into Christmas this year (2018) as I most certainly have for other years! I have attempted and sometimes succeeded and also failed to do 'vlogmas' before, but this year I just don't have the time to do it! I do have a Christmas tree up and I have planned presents, even an advent calendar for my household, but when it comes to daily Christmas love, it is severely lacking in spirit, cheer, even Christmas movies!

So to set things straight, who better to get the prompts going than with Zoe Sugg, Britain's YouTuber of Christmas... (I didn't want to say, 'queen,' because Britain already has a great Queen of everything...)

So as with my previous post, I have decided to write about the theme of each day, here on my blog rather than through Instagram. Here are the prompts:

Happy Christmas, because really, Christmas is December, not just one day!

KK

December reflections 2018

Well, my blogging has been in short supply during 2018, but we all have our down times. Seeing as I haven't been writing as much as I'd like to this year, I am going to look back and try to not only understand why but try to make better changes for 2019.

Therefore, rather than using my usual platform on Instagram to post the same prompts I do every year from Susannah Conway, I will post the prompts on my blog and write as much as I can! Praise to Susannah's website and Instagram as she is the only person who makes these beautiful prompts where I can actually relate, stop, think and process.

Generally, these prompts include a photo, so that is what I will do, but I want to put much more than that. Because I am an uncoordinated and slower typer on my phone, I am going to skip Instagram posts and write a proper, nice, long blog post which you will have the choice to read, not more spam for Instagram. (rhyme intended)

So stay tuned for the first few days and maybe you can join me in reflecting on your year!

KK

December Reflections

I am doing a monthly challenge for the December of 2016 as I reflect back on not only the year, but my life. This month I plan to really knuckle down and look at the nitty gritty of who I am and who I want to be, so I am taking the advice of the amazing Susannah Conway and using this #Decemberreflections2016 list to achieve this!

I will be posting the reflections on my blog and some on my Instagram in the form of photos, art, writings, videos or other forms.

Here are the first few reflections and their stories:

Day 3 is 'Fave photo of 2016' and boy is this a tough one because I have a few... I live through the memories of photos, so I think I will do a separate post to sum up my favourite photo's because I can't choose!

So stay tuned and maybe take this month to reflect back on your year too!

KK

Blogging Challenge - five favourite songs

'Challenge' alright!

Just five songs? five? Guys I ADORE musical theatre, live so many experiences through music and I dabble in writing it, how am I supposed to pick just five songs?

So I am going to do the first five that come to mind... in no particular order.

Closer - The Corrs

Some Hearts - Carrie Underwood

The entire Wicked soundtrack...

The entire Jersey Boys soundtrack....

and

Better When I'm Dancin' - Meghan Trainor

Wow that was hard,

KK

Blogging Challenge - My Proudest Moment

I couldn't just pick one proud moment in my life.  I try to be proud of everything I do. I have been through a lot and that makes me proud, in fact every time, I don't succeed, I learn something and the ability to recognise that, I think is a big deal!

I used to be a very silent, jealous person and that did not get me far. When I noticed other people's achievements - perhaps those who weren't so nice to me, I bottled it up, thinking i was worthless and couldn't achieve my dreams - I guess overcoming this and being happy for other people's achievements as well my own is what makes me proud!

KK

Blogging Challenge - Dream job!

Haha I love this blogging prompt, because I have already blogged about it so many times. If you check out my other blog http://www.neverdoubtnature.blogspot.com.au/ in due time.... you will notice the How I got here: studying Zoology post which pretty much sums everything up.

But as that post isn't up quite yet, I will just tell you that my dream job isn't really specific - but it would be anything to do with Australian animals! 

My dream workplace would be Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria, as I grew up visiting there and have always admired the work every department at this zoo does for Australian wildlife.

Volunteering for Zoos Victoria

KK

Blogging Challenge - Favourite Quote

For me at KK's Passion, I have always loved this quote, as I have always been a risk taker and a big dreamer!

I love many a quote, but this one pretty much sums up the way I am always thinking. I don't so much feel the need to travel the world or become the richest, most powerful person, but I do care so much more than others have literally told me, is wise and I give everyone and everything the benefit of the doubt, so I am always expecting more than others think is possible!

I would like to point out though, that I don't tend to compare myself to others unless I am around negative people - which does happen a lot. I certainly don't strive to be better than anyone, I just hope to live a positive and supportive, risky and creative life!

KK

30 Day Blogging Challenge - 20 things about me

1.  My favourite animal is a platypus.
2. I have hazel eyes
3. I left high school, took a year off, then went back for my final year before Tafe.
4. I love Turkish Delight.
5. I am a Black Belt in Karate.
6. I'm a morning person.
7. My favourite band is The Corrs.
8. I was born on Friday the 13th.
9. I love the rain.
10. My favourite author is Di Morrissey.
11. I am not scared of much.
12. I fainted in my First Aid course and still passed.
13. I have a Diploma in Conservation and Land Management.
14. My least favourite Disney Princess is Snow White.
15. I had an imaginary friend named George when I was little.
16. My favourite colour is green.
17. I don't like goat's cheese.
18. I am a slow reader, but I read a lot.
19. I can touch the top of my nose with my tongue.
20. I study Zoology and plan to work with Australian animals.

KK