I'm technically an author

I wrote my Law Honours dissertation last year on the repeal of the defence of provocation in New Zealand, and I got a decent grade for it, which means that there's a copy of it in the Davis Law Library. The other week I shamelessly looked up my name on Voyager (Auckland University's library catalogue), and my dissertation came up! It was pretty cool.

So I guess I'm technically an author! I wonder if anyone will borrow my dissertation (apart from Chris, who apparently got it out to check out my abstract and structure). I also wonder if any academics or judges will cite it in their articles or judgments. No harm in wishful thinking.

G.

Children with swag

I came across this blog called "Children With Swag" through some American friends of mine. The title says it all: it's a collection of photographs of stylish children. Here's the link to it:

http://childrenwithswag.tumblr.com/

I don't know whether I should feel like a paedo for rating this blog, but I can't help the fact that I love children and I love swag. Combining the two may seem unnatural at the outset, but once you embrace the concept you'll see that it's awesome.

Here are some of my favourite children with swag:

Cutest little gangster!

Rocking some shades.

Ohhhhh yeaaaaa.

Posing with a bicycle while friends hang off a gate.

S.W.A.G.

So much swag.

He must be a part-time model.

A young gentleman.

I heart hot milk.

"Swag" is my middle name.

I wish I had as much swag as these kids do.

G.

Happy birthday message for atheists

I don't mean to offend anyone, particularly because some of my dearest friends are atheists, but this e-card from www.someecards.com made me laugh.

I suppose atheists could turn this around by replacing "atheism" with "Christianity" or any other religion out there. Nevertheless, what a funny little birthday message. I wonder if I could give this e-card to someone I know for their birthday and not have them sever ties with me.

G.

Love you more

I recently discovered a musician called Alexi Murdoch, and I've fallen in love with his stuff. This is one of my favourite songs of his, called "Love You More". It's incredibly simple but really beautiful.

Love you more than anyone
Love you more than anyone
Love you more in time to come
Love you more

Amazing.

G.

A rough guide to non-awkward hugging

I love hugs. There's nothing better than a great hug to lift up your spirits and make you feel loved. I came across this rough guide to non-awkward hugging through Liz (an incredible source of cool things on the internet). It's from a blog called "Anna-grams" (http://anna-grams.blogspot.com).

A Rough Guide to Non-Awkward Hugging

I hereby declare 2012 "Year of the Non-Awkward Hugs".

A year of NO A-Frames...

A year without ANY Sideways Hugging... (it is not your friend.  It is not even really a hug.)

There is no need to resort to the Pat-Pat-Hug.
You are no less manly for your lack of back-patting.

I am not a hot potato.  You can maintain contact for a full second if you like.

Lifting people off the ground is considered impolite.

 

And please, please, ALWAYS go left.

The important this is not to be afraid of the hug.  A good hug is a confident hug.

Now go forth, to hug in peace!

(Happy New Year)

I totally support eradicating awkward hugs in 2012.

G.