Things I liked in September

September is all of the assignments but also I managed a few other things.

I finally finished listening to John Krakauer's book Missoula. He is an investigative journalist and wrote the book about his research into the sexual assaults that happened at the University of Montana. Hard going but important. I think listening to the audiobook made it more intense, especially the parts that were statements made by the victims. But given this is a serious and ongoing issue around the world it's worth reading. What really struck me was the way law enforcement acted. That was very hard to hear.

This video by Hank Green about outrage was very interesting. I'm not sure I completely agree on everything but it was very thought provoking. He raises some important points.

My sister sent me this comic. It's great.

I am completely in love with Halsey's album Badlands 

As always Australian politics are awful and the world is upsetting. One organisation I think is important to support is RISE, which is run by refugees and ex-detainees so is really I think the best placed to determined how the conversation should go and what action should be taken.

June Round-Up

June was a pretty big month for me. I went to Melbourne the first weekend to hunt for a bridesmaids dress (and see family and drink fancy hot chocolates), I had my 24th birthday and 2nd wedding anniversary. It was the first month of my 2 month uni break, and I injured my back so I had plenty of time for relaxing. Also, very importantly, the World Cup started, and while I have complicated hatred towards FIFA and its ridiculously corrupt and discriminatory practices, my love for football is immense and it was so awesome to watch Australia play so credibly against such massive teams. 

Treats:

Book Haul:

Books I acquired this month

Read:

False Colours by Georgette Heyer (reread), Cress by Marissa Meyer, Dangerous by Shannon Hale, Battle Magic by Tamora Pierce, Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Lani Taylor, Buffy the Vampire Slayer 8.7, Batgirl: Knightfall Descends, Home by Larissa Behredt, Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas and City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare. 

Watched:

Finished watching The Vampire Diaries with my best friend.
Husband and I watched Call the Midwife (on abc) and then bought Veronica Mars which we've been marathoning. I've also been getting up at all hours of the morning for my one true love: football.