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Feeling smarter yet?
I asked my friend: “When I feel stupid what could I do?” Her answer was loud and clear! WHEN YOU FEEL STUPID, READ THIS! You’ll feel much better after this…. and then read it again; you’ll begin to think you’re a genius. (On September 17, 1994, Alabama’s Heather Whitestone was selected as Miss America 1995.) Question: If you could live forever, would you and why? Answer: “I would not live forever, because we should not live forever, because if we were supposed … Read entire article »
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Go, explore, live and uncover the hidden secrets that are all around you.
The opportunity I had to explore my own back yard of Queensland State. The First Part of This Story. The Second Part of This Story. The Third Part of This Story. We turned onto the Obi Obi Road and right to the Delicia Rd accidentally, but sometimes small mistakes can bring a big surprise and there it was, The Lilyponds Community Park that has a huge flying-fox, and guess what we all went to fly. It felt great, regardless … Read entire article »
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Mooloolaba, Eumundi Markets, Montville, Flaxton and Maleny.
We made a decision to comeback to see the little towns the next day. The First Part of This Story The Second Part of This Story The Last Part of This Story After a fast check in, a little confusion of who wants to sleep on which bed, we finally all felt tired and hungry. Going to a restaurant was out of the question and the untouched lunch in the esky was a real saviour. However, we soon decided … Read entire article »
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The Answers About the Sunshine Coast, Australia
The “SECRETS ON THE LAKE” The answers from Elena Ornig (READ THE BEGINNING FIRST) Right in front of us was a huge open floating deck surrounded by the magnificent panorama of Lake Baroon. The deck incorporates the Secrets Café and Bar on the left, just two steps further is the entrance into the art gallery, but before you enter into the world of art you can make a wish in front of the “Tree of Dreams”. Walk to the … Read entire article »
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The Secrets Are All Around You.
Visit and explore the Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia). The answers about the Sunshine Coast from personal experience. This is the beginning of the long story… What can be better than to take a couple of days, jump in the car with couple of friends and explore your own regional area along the coast and into the hinterland? Particularly if you, like me, live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth where nature’s pristine playground is all … Read entire article »
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Answers From Byron Bay
Rediscovering Byron Bay after 15 years was an unforeseen revelation. (Part Two) read part one first The saunter to the Light House from where we stayed was daring, I puffed and sweated all the way up to the top of “The most Easterly Point of Australia”. But boy-oh-boy I was spectacularly rewarded by so many overpowering scenes that nature withholds until one dares to discover. I felt exhausted but blessed when I reached the very top. An astonishing … Read entire article »
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Answers About Byron Bay, Australia
Rediscovering Byron Bay after 15 years was an unforeseen revelation. (Part One) The only reason I went to Byron Bay (NSW, Australia) more than a decade ago was as a spontaneous romantic breakfast with my husband. Even then I wouldn’t stay for more than couple of hours. My general perception on the place then was associated with “…you’re spinning me out, man…” type of people. It wasn’t my honest opinion from experience, rather a perception gained from a collection of many … Read entire article »
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Memorable Sculpture Festival – Gold Coast
SWELL Sculpture Festival at Currumbin Beach celebrated the unity of nature and art under a shining Sun. September 18th 2010. Spread wisely along the Currumbin Beach, the contemporary visual arts exhibition of sculptures, by artist from around Australia, is rapidly gaining huge popularity among Gold Coasters and tourists from all over the world. This was my first visit and I can only thank my friend Olga for inviting me there. The frustration of being unable to find a … Read entire article »
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From 2010 – Memorable Events
Elena Ornig answers reader’s questions about Olga Lutsenko exhibition at Graydon Gallery (Brisbane) in 2010. Olga Lutsenko is benevolent in her life and her art. You can feel both the vibrant energy and emotional appeal in her works. You can see her intensity and richness of colour. You can follow with your eyes forever, the intricate and diverse incorporation of ornaments in many of Olga Lutsenko paintings. You can perceive the messages of love, hope, faith and … Read entire article »
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Answers about Bangkok in slide shows.
Bangkok First Trip to Bangkok Slideshow: Elena’s trip from Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia to Bangkok, Thailand was created by TripAdvisor. See another Bangkok slideshow. Create a free slideshow with music from your travel photos. Second Trip to Bangkok Slideshow: Elena’s trip from Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia to Bangkok, Thailand was created by TripAdvisor. See another Bangkok slideshow. Create your own stunning free slideshow from your travel photos. … Read entire article »
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Answer to a question: “What makes one happy?”
What makes one happy- something that you want and get or the something that you already have and are able to appreciate? The something that you want and get – involves two steps. First, you have to understand and decide what you want, exactly, and then pursue it till you get it. This is risky but exciting. It has thrilling energy in the act of persuasion, but what if you will never get what you … Read entire article »
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Answers about modesty
From Anya Tretyakova If you crave that old fashioned R-E-S-P-E-C-T, as I believe everyone does, you should ask yourself what you are doing to earn it. A recent, albeit reluctant shortcut through Surfers Paradise late one Saturday night with friends, left me feeling somewhat disheartened about my generation and gender. Clip-clopping through the streets, like some drunken parade of stilt walkers, I saw group after group of young women looking uncannily alike. I am not referring to … Read entire article »
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Answers on our differences
Answers from Elena Ornig By expecting the best in our life we are keeping HOPE alive. By expecting the best in our life we are keeping HOPE alive. There is always tomorrow, a tomorrow that is full of expectations. Please remember, whatever happens, there are always people who will understand you and your situation. Please also remember that we have all experienced difficulties in our life. It is a very familiar concept to all of us. That … Read entire article »
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Answers on family oppression and curiosity
Answers from Elena Ornig Curiosity is a natural instinct; curiosity cannot be taken away or oppressed. You don’t develop your identity, self awareness, confidence, personal competence or a sense of self-endorsement. You lose the ability to prioritise your actions, to connect with others. You don’t develop the ability to think productively for yourself and you fail to realise how special you are as an individual. The list goes on; no belief in self-reliance, no recognition of any … Read entire article »
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Answer about castles in Australia
Answers from Elena Ornig Australia might not seem a likely place to find a castle, yet there are in fact numerous castles all over the country! Australia might not seem a likely place to find a castle, yet there are in fact numerous castles all over the country! These castles do not rival those in European countries simply because the average castle age in Australia is really quite young. Many function as hotels or tourist attractions, whilst … Read entire article »
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