Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Well as you know I have to complete six challenges to win four tickets to Sydney Australia two for me and two for one of you. (Read More Here)
The second challenge was to create an outfit that screams 'I'm all about Sydney'. Hand-stitched, elegantly sketched or charity-shop purchased, as long as it stays clear of the Crocodile Dundee 'cork-hung hat', it was up to me.
So here is the elegant sketch in case you were wondering the picture is me (Well the slim me)
My outfit is catwalk ready!!!
Angel wears a Sydney Opera House inspired bonnet, great for stylish nights out but also as in this picture, it can be worn on casual days as well. To go with the hat she put on her bondi beach themed t-shirt and her Sydney Harbour bridge skirt which you can wear anywhere. Although it would be a bit hard to get in and out of rooms it does let the air in on hot days. The shoes straps are real shells (people like shells in Sydney) and no heels so that she can roam around for hours.
So blogville as you know I have to complete six challenges to win a four tickets to Sydney Australia two for me and two for one of you. Read more here Well here is my response for the 1st challenge where we had to create a game based around sports.
1000heads people here it is, Angels game I called it Sydney Bowling. Yup I stole your name and your idea and made it better!! People enjoy bowling much more than cricket and bowling is for everyone whereas cricket is long and confusing and the only time I watch it is when the West Indies are playing and there are some Sex Gods on the pitch.
I designed a pretty game board (which took forever, I want points on effort) and made up some rules, it was going to be so cool when I filmed myself playing it. Unfortunately my colour printer ran out of ink, my camera ran out of battery and no one would play with me, Mr special said that he had other sports we could participate in together and….well…… then I got distracted so here is the write up
Sydney Bowling
Rules – roll the coin from the bottom of the game board to land on one of the objects. First person to get to 100 wins!
If you land on a white space your miss a turn
Land on the bowling pins - 50 points
The quickest way to 100!
Land on Tennis – loose 20 points
Tennis in Sydney is really popular and on the 10th Jan 2010 they are hosting the Medibank International Sydney Tennis Tournament as part of the Australia Open. Many tennis stars will be there.
Land on Sydney Cricket – 20 points
Australia has a great cricket team (not as fine as the West Indies but there you go) anyway they have a fantastic cricket stadium and play lots of good matches there
Land on Sydney Soccer – 20 points
Sydney Soccer is what we call football.
Land on Sydney’s Olympic Stadium – 15 Points
As you all know Sydney hosted the Olympics in the year 2000 where Australia won 58 medals at (16 gold, 25 silver, 17 bronze).
Land on the Rugby Square – Loose 20 Points
I don’t like Ruby that’s why you loose points but if you do you better get to Sydney in 2010 where they are hosting the World Rugby Festival!
Land on the Beer Square – Loose 30 Points
But you can have a beer
Conclusion – Sydney is a sporting city, there are lots and lots of sports in Sydney not just cricket! So a great place to go if that’s what you like to watch and do on holiday.
Me I don’t….I like the beach!
My Next Challenge is to create an outfit that screams 'I'm all about Sydney'. Hand-stitched, elegantly sketched or charity-shop purchased, as long as it stays clear of the Crocodile Dundee 'cork-hung hat', it's up to me!
Any help is really appreciated - remember anyone that posts on a challenge post also has a chance of winning x2 tickets! Read more here
They asked me to take part in a blogging competition where if I win, I get x4 tickets to Sydney Australia, two for me and two for a member of my online community i.e. you!
I have to do six challenges against twelve other bloggers.
If I win anyone that comments and helps me with this or the challenge posts is in with a chance of winning the two extra tickets. I will put your name in a hat and then draw it out (on video so you can all see) and then the tickets are yours. OK?
The Angel Version
So after feeling all ill and sorry for myself after swine flu I remembered that I had not checked my blog emails for a while. This was when I saw an email from 1000heads asking if I would be interested in taking part in a competition. A virtual Tour of Sydney they called it. I was delighted
Each week for six weeks they will set me a challenge which I post on my blog, the winner of the most challenges wins the tickets!
The tickets are flights, hotels and activities for one week in Sydney Australia so me being me, of course I was up for it! I’m ready to blow the other 12 bloggers who I’m up against out of the water…who is with me???
They invited me to a BBQ on Saturday where I could find out more.
Me and Mr Special went down, the event was in Wandsworth where they had free drinks and food for all, they explained more about the prize and I got to meet the other bloggers who were just as intrigued as I was.
This was where they set the first challenge. When they explained it I was sitting there thinking WTF???? But Angel Cake will not be beaten, I want those tickets!! and so do you...dont you?? I have exactly one week to post my response to Challenge number one so help me out fam!
Awesome Tour of Sydney
Challenge 1: Sydney Cricket
What is it?
Sydney Cricket is a simple game you can play anywhere. All you need to get started is a coin and an idea of the rules, which can be altered to suit any situation.
If you have the chance to mock up a board that’s bonza, or if you just want to make use of beer mats, match sticks or anything else you can lay your hands on then that works too!
The Challenge…
On the next page you’ll find some rules for Sydney Cricket, but don’t get bogged down with them. Your first challenge on the road to winning a trip to New South Wales is to come up with your own cunning variant of Sydney Cricket. It doesn’t have to be cricket-based – remember, the Aussies love their sports and there are good few to choose from on which to base your game. We’ve simply provided you with a starting point to inspire you.
We’re setting no limits to what you can do with this challenge. Creativity will be rewarded, and you’ll have really flex your creative muscles in order to come up with something that will set you on your way to Sydney.
Good luck!
Sydney Cricket – the 1000heads version
Standard Rules
Players agree amongst themselves the number of overs that are to be played - each over giving the player six attempts at scoring ‘runs’ (much like real cricket). Once agreed, players take it in turns to spin their coin on the playing surface and attempt to score runs. The classic version uses the board below, with players spinning from the centre circle and scoring runs by landing their coin within the rings. If your coin finishes up off the board though, you’re out… Howzat!
NB: If a coin lands between two rings, an umpire’s decision must be sought on where the majority of the coin lies and runs awarded accordingly
So all I need is a game (gulps) love to hear what you think…
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