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.

Things I Liked in August

August has been kind of intense. Uni started up last week of July which turned everything into a rollercoaster of crazy. Readings for uni have meant not a lot of fiction reading, and the stress has meant not a lot of liking things and also a lot of strongly identifying with tumblr art. My 'me' tag is kind of full of cartoons about procrastination.

In particular I have been hardcore relating to Beth Evans' drawings. Plus they're super cute.

I have managed to read most of Every Day is For the Theif by Teju Cole, which is fantastic. It was suggested for my english class, and I am enjoying it a lot. 

I've been listening to this song a lot. Dodie is a really great musician, I love her songs.

First Dog on the Moon is always my favourite. Here is his cartoon on the Border Farce debacle. This government though. Really needs to go in the bin.

Finally I really liked this video from one of my favourite youtubers, Rosianna, about youtube becoming mainstream. It sparked some super interesting discussion. Might even write a post about it if I have time. Youtube culture is something I find endlessly fascinating to think about.