Some changes??

Hey guys,

I'm going to be making some changes to KK's passions as I have no idea how many readers I have out there! If you are reading, I appreciate any comments and I will be putting a poll up to get some reader feedback.

My other blog: http://neverdoubtnature.blogspot.com.au/ is also worth a mention as I will be creating a company which donates a percentage of its procedes to different charities. For more information, check out the blog and the youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXBJ52PlkZ8 I made about it - and PLEASE comment and let me know what you think! Designs and products will be up shortly with links to the charities I will be supporting and my youtube channels/s.

My other youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChrdaLcTkFbn7qqmMCHan6A will incorporate this blog (kkspassion) and my everyday life. So stay tuned and please please, please, let me know what you think!

KK

Suspended coffees

I'd just like to point out a charity that I actually support, because it shows that small deeds go a long way and you don't need a big organisation to make a difference - that we may or may not need.

http://www.suspendedcoffee.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/SuspendedCoffeess

KK

Charity

So I speak my mind in many ways, this is my blog and everything I say is true to me, and in my words again, I'd like to say hey to - CHARITY!!

So I have recently heard so much about the - R U ok day campaign for suicidal awareness. If you haven't heard about all of the celebrities backing it, you can check out their youtube channel or hear this man here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwKOYR65RN0

The thing about charities such as R U Okay Day is that:
- Day - it is only one day, soon it will all be over
- R U Okay? Are people really going to answer that question honestly? I know I didn't when my mum asked me after watching the TV ad.
- Suicide. The point of R U Okay Day is to prevent suicide, but preventing suicide doesn't make the problem go away, it isn't even an excuse to build a charity around. there are people out there who have never had the thought of killing themselves, but that doesn't mean that they're ok. These are people who could do far worse things, maybe these people are bullies, control freaks or murderers.

I think that this is just a case of the cure rather then the prevention.

I could go on for ages about R U Okay Day, but its charities in general that I don't understand. Breast cancer, cervical cancer, poverty, RSPCA, the list just goes on and on and on. I understand that people tend to donate to charities or support charities that have influenced or affected them in some way, but what I don't get is, that there is so much that is wrong with the world. Now trying to fix it has got to be doing something good, but how much? I just think that it is better to do one act of kindness at a time - any act.

KK

Look after our own first

Poverty. The poor, the sick, the hungry, we know its out there. Africa is just one of many Underdeveloped countries with this problem and frankly I am sick of people posting quotes and pictures just like this, to embrace an opportunity to raise controversy though something that has absolutely nothing to do with the problem:

The reason that I have underlined Underdeveloped and bolded it, is because the point is that these countries are underdeveloped - meaning they haven't developed the way developed countries such as Australia, the UK and the USA have. HELLO - there isn't a whole lot we can do and what we are doing IS helping! 

Getting into the political side of this, not only do the Royals do their best to help the needy, but how much can we do to help the bloody needy?? Our own developed countries have their own problems and lets face it, not all of them will ever be fixed. We will never have world peace, so why can't we just enjoy the life we've got, do what we can to help others, but also admire what others have done without inhibiting guilt onto it.

KK

Some pet peeves of mine...

So I can't finish a conversation without saying goodbye. It is one of my pet peeves when someone just logs off of facebook in the middle of a conversation or when someone is trying to avoid someone else and just walks off. It all comes down to etiquette, but I just think its rude not to finish a convo on good terms. I mean I don't care if your tired or upset, I think we should always be polite regardless of mood or interest in the party.

Now I don't always follow etiquette. It is actually another one of my pet peeves. I mean why should people have to apply to certain rules and have certain manners. Yes, please and thank you is good, but crossing your legs a certain way and using the right fork for a salad is just... wrong. If you know me, you know that there are some things I can't do due to a physical disability, however general (not even strict) etiquette rules prevent me from being a proper young lady. Things like using a straw in certain cups or drinks - um I have no choice in that sometimes and don't get me started on the proper way to eat, carrying food and drink, sipping, wine tasting, etc.

All I am saying is that although society could do with a few rules, it could also benefit from restricting a few rules, that when put down to it, discriminate some people.

Rant over,

KK

Don't advertise it.

The thing with social media is that we are getting into the habit of giving 'too much information.' We don't need to tell the world what we eat for breakfast, (you know unless its health related etc.) but I don't understand what the pull of 'facebook' is about. Please don't get me wrong, I have been a fan of facebook since day one, but now that it is out in the media and nearly everyone I know has it, what is the real attraction.

Personally I think that it is just about advertising oneself. Showing the world who they are and lets face it - everyone loves showing off themselves - even in the smallest, visual ways.

So as this is a 'can of worms' post, I should spill what annoys me about social media.

Don't advertise it. Don't advertise that you killed a protected species of snake on your property. Don't advertise that you hate blacks. Please, please don't advertise that you stole some money. Just don't advertise anything you wouldn't tell anyone - and I mean anyone, to their face. That means, RSPCA, Barrack Obama and the police. This has got to be one of my biggest pet peeves ever!

I, myself, hate putting anyone down. This is a part of the reason why I am such a quiet soul. I try, (because sometimes I do fail...) to never speak a bad word about any one person. A lot can offend a person these days and social media is really just demeaning people. When people post these things I am talking about, they offend someone and that just causes a debate.

Another thing I hate is competition. In this case, I think that everyone should have their opinion, but when it gets to facebook, it just seems so pointless. Too many chefs spoiling the broth. So I let my pent up anger out on blogger!

KK.