add this to your list of things you do before you die....

Last weekend I went on a holiday with my best friend to celebrate each other turning 21.

We went to Sydney and enjoyed every minute of it. We visited Bondi Beach and Darling Harbour. We saw all the sites, Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

But the one thing that sticks out in my mind as one of the most memorable moments on our trip was climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge!

My best friend has been mentioning the climb for the past 6 months, but because of my fear of heights I stubbornly refused to even consider it.

When we were at Sydney we visited the Information place to grab pamphlets of activities to do. The guy there helped us with things to do. My best friend is adventurous so he recommended scenic flights etc. Whereas for me he recommended history tours and Newtown which is very alternative as I am the relaxing and unadventurous type. My idea of a good time is sitting by the harbour or on a cruise drinking cocktails. Although I did want to give the Jet Boat around the harbour a go!

While we were deciding how to spend our day, my best friend mentioned the Bridge Climb. The guy at the information place told us it is something you MUST do while at Sydney! As stubborn as I am I refused to even play along with the thought of climbing the bridge. My best friend was so excited and really wanted to do it. She was even going to do it by herself if I refused to join her. The guy at the information place went all patriotic about climbing a National Landmark etc etc etc. So i gave in.

We sent off on a ferry to the bridge climb. I was so scared but excited in side. How bad can it be? We arrived and changed into our climbing gear and went through the training. We passed and were off to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge!

Within 10 minutes I was nearly in tears, and we hadn't even started climbing the bridge! The walk away to the bridge was above a main road, was very narrow and it looked scary!!! Although we were hooked on and couldn't go anywhere, my fear was still strong! I kept going mainly because I wanted to achieve something in life, and also because there was no refund!

We kept going and then we came across ladders! Four flights of ladders! It seemed okay until you actually starting climbing up them. You could not avoid looking down! And below you could see, hear and smell the Sydney traffic traveling along the bridge!

At this point I was by myself as I couldn't catch up with the group, and the people behind me were too slow. Finally we made it to.....the bridge arch. Yes. That is right. Only the bridge arch. Luckily the worst part was over. The walk up to the peak of the bridge was great fun as the walk way was wide and we couldn't fall off!

The view was amazing I had never seen anything like it! The wind was horrible but it made the experience fun as we let go of the railings and pretended we were superman (still attached to the bridge of course!). We got our photos taken and spent majority of the time admiring the view! We also sung happy birthday to my best friend and another woman. Then it was time to climb (or walk) back down the bridge to safety.

After the climb I felt a sense of accomplishment and that I achieved something in my life. It is something I will definitely tell my children and grandchildren! I climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge with my best friend despite having a fear of heights! It has truly changed who I am today.

Which is why I am telling you to get off the couch and make your way to Sydney to experience something amazing!

Miss Beckz

when does the word "no" mean yes?

There are some people on this planet that simply do not understand plain simple English. For example the word "no"

According to the dictionary "no" is defined as 'a word used to express dissent, denial, or refusal'.

Can that definition get any more simpler? It seems that this common word is not comprehended by some members of the human race.

The reason why I am writing this is because I witnessed something on my travels that left me dumb founded that some people out there do not respect other people's wishes, especially when it comes to denial or the word "no".

My best friend and I went on a holiday to celebrate each other turning 21. We spent one night drinking and dancing at a pub/ club. The night was early and we were just starting to put on our dancing shoes. Half way through the night we were approached by this guy who wanted to dance with this. Fair enough. There is no harm in dancing. As the night went on this fella became very comfortable with our crowd especially
towards my best friend.

He was dancing very closed to her and was whispering in her ear. Above the music I could hear my best friend telling this guy that she had met someone and wasn't interested. They continued dancing, however the guy kept trying to be with my friend despite the numerous times my best friend said "no".

It got to the point where is ruined our night and I was so close to blasting the guy and telling him to (un)politely remove himself from our personal space. He could not understand my best friend's request of "no", and worst of all he did not respect her wishes.

Unfortunately for the guy, my best friend used her kick boxing skills and kneed him in his family jewels (not too hard mind you). He was in a state of shock and left the venue. I could not believe that is what it took for my best friend to communicate to him that he was not interested and to leave her alone. She was out enjoying her birthday and did not need someone ruining her night.

After the incident, our night was ruined so we decided to leave. Also because we were afraid he would return. We left the bar/ club and laughed our way home.

It is wise to remember that "no" actually means "NO!"

Miss Beckz

Little Big Planet

I want that game ASAP!!!!!!

missbeckz

it is this time of the year

I have made it! I have survived! One month of studying and exams tapping on my shoulder are over and done with! I had my final exam today and walked out wanting to run back in and do the exam again! It just didn't feel right. It took 90 minutes to complete the exam and when I walked out I had to pinch myself. It didn't feel like my exams were over and I felt as though I rushed the exam just to get out and be free! I also had to pinch myself because my three year degree is done! I have completed a degree (hopefully if I pass).

So here I am, at my desk thinking " I have all this spare time, where do I start?"

First I asked my boss for more shifts at work, and she said she could only give my one extra shift, which is cool by me! So I have extra work covered, what else can I get up too?

I thought I would write on my blog since I haven't been on it for months, only when I was in a bad mood and wrote what was on my mind!

This week is of course a massive week for me, which I am glad I don't start work until next week! this weekend is my 21st first birthday and it involves a lot of 'squeals' and organising! During exam period I would day dream about what to do, and begin writing lists, and going shopping. Now I have all this free time I don't know where to start! (!!)

The next few days I will be shopping for things for my 21st like deocations etc! Thursday will be the last I will be a brunette as I have decided to go blonde (well not fully blonde, just a few tips here and there :P). I want to start my life as a 21 year old a bit different! HaHa! So that is the first exciting thing this week!

After that I will be partying and living life!

:D

so excited!!! :D :D

Miss Beckz

that's what friends do right?

so, he is leaving my life.

simple that is fine. go ahead and live the dream you wanna live. there is nothing anyone can do to stop you and change your mind.

i accept your choice and support you.

that is my train of thought at the moment. my friend is leaving and i utterly support his decision to live his dream. however, there is something that i am not impressed about. his attitude towards me. what i don't understand is that he is leaving for a very, very long time and does not have the decency to spend time with me, talk to me, or even treat me well.

i have to admit our friendship has never been that close, and i understand that. it is fine with me. but when you are leaving for so long the least you could do is be nice to me, invite me over and spend time with me before you leave. what i believe to be a solid friendship is not what we have, at all.

it feels like i need to impress you to gain your friendship. you're friends with everyone else but for some reason i am treated differently. and i also hate the fact that i have to initiate everything. for once, can't you pick up that phone, call me and ask if i wanna hang out before you hop onto that plane and leave my life?

that's what friends do right?

miss beckz