The Femme Files

Parking in Sydney? Maybe You Should Reconsider…

Fancy a trip to Sydney? Then be sure to leave your car at home! Sydney ranks in the top five most expensive places to park in the world!

Say Goodbye to Normal Eating; Say Hello to Better Digestion

Eggs and toast; chicken with rice; ham and cheese sandwich –would you suspect that these common combinations are an absolute “no no” for your digestion?

What is your problem mother nature?

A few days ago Japan felt the wrath of a horrendous 8.9 magnitude earthquake, the 5^th largest earthquake to ever be recorded. The aftermath of this earthquake was not only mass devastation for Japan, but it triggered another natural disaster, a tsunami, which Japan and even California brunt the wrath of.

On February 22^nd, just a few weeks prior, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked New Zealand’s core. Though 166 have been confirmed dead, the number could prove to rise.

On February 2^nd, Queensland was told to prepare themselves for a terrifying 24 hours as the “most catastrophic storm ever”, as Cyclone Yasi would take aim to its heavily populated shores.  Though Cyclone Yasi had only one death, its widespread damage will be fatal for the economy.

It seems these events should’ve been expected when the opening of the 2011 year was marked by natural disaster.  Remember the massive flooding in Northern Australia? This flooding was the result of significant rainfall from the La Nina season. Queensland Premier Anna Bligh called the flood’s reconstruction task of “post-war proportions.”

The silver lining of others’ suffering – a life lesson

Do you know what it’s like to wake up in fear, not knowing if today will be your last? Do you know what it’s like to live in a war torn country, where your own leader is actually your greatest enemy? Do you know what it’s like to live a life full of persecution?

I ask this because if you thought your life was difficult, I’ve got something to tell you…