The Lost Love Library

I read a quote the other day and I thought it was a cool thing to share with you guys because it really changed my perspective.  I can't directly remember it or who it's from so here's a paraphrased version from me :) " You cannot gain a cold, there can only be an absence of heat. Therefore, hatred cannot exist. There can only be an absence of love" You cannot fight hate with hate. Only with love. I think we could all learn a lot from a quote like that. I like a lot of quotes, but I thought that this one was particularly meaningful in todays world. All I ask is for you to step back and think. Just think. That's all. And then change your ways where you see fit.    Side note: People always say love and hate are both strong words and should be used sparingly, I agree with that on the idea of hate, but not for love, never for love. Love should be used as often as you mean it. Say it to your friends, your family, your pets. Also remember that there are many differe...

Recently my mum and I participated in the Project Jonah Marine Mammal Medic Course. Project Jonah is a registered charity that works with New Zealanders to protect and respect our marine mammals. They run solely on the help of their volunteers, whether they're helping with a stranding or simply just picking up rubbish on the beach. Their work can fall into three categories.  Rescue -  We deliver essential first aid to stranded or injured animals via our nationwide network of trained and passionate Marine Mammal Medics. Action -  Through our public education and awareness campaigns we inform and educate people, and encourage them to get involved. Protection -  We act as a watchdog to expose marine mammal suffering and help create and enforce laws that will protect these animals. Project Jonah run Marine Mammal Medic Courses that teach you how to give basic first aid to a stranded marine mammal. This is a one day courses that is split into two parts. The morning is a c...