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This
page is written by young people for young people and is
a collection of thoughts and ideas that we thought you
might find interesting...
 A
Personal account
Skytower nightlight
Some people think that the Skytower is ugly. I agree that
it is a weird piece of metal... but it has grown on me.
When I was in hospital, "lights off" was at 9pm and for
a while I wasn't sleeping at all. I could have a bedside
lamp on, but I was encouraged to turn all the lights off
as it would make me sleepy.
Many nights I lay awake in my bed, and the room always
seemed too dark. Before I turned the lights off I would
go over to the window and leave the curtains open just
enough to make sure that I could see the Skytower. Some
nights it was lit up with yellow and white lights, other
nights with blue and purple stripes. The Skytower was
my nightlight.
I had my sixteenth birthday when I was in hospital. I
was angry that day. I remember that in the evening I let
go of the balloons I received as a present, and watched
them float into the sky. I didn't want them. I sat outside
looking at the Skytower feeling frustrated. I thought
- I would rather be in town with my friends than trapped
in here. The Skytower was a place for me that I wanted
to be but could not reach yet. My personal nightlight
fuelled my hopes for recovery and my urge to get out of
hospital.
Quotes
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among
the stars."
Les Brown
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
Anon
Pride is holding your head up when everyone around you
has theirs bowed. Courage is what makes you do it.
Bryce Courtenay
"It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is
the journey that matters in the end."
Ursula K. LeGuin
"Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to
fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on
flying anyway."
Mary Kay Ash
Thinking about...HERBAL TEAS
Herbal teas are an easy and safe way to chill out or get
energised. It's best not to drink too much of one tea
though, three cups a day at the most.
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Teas to help you relax
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Linden blossom
This tea will help you to chill out and
relax. Use this particular tea if you feel nervous
or tense.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a very popular tea. It is calming
and soothing, and helps you to relax. Chamomile
tea can also help if you are feeling a bit frustrated.
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Tea to help you wake up
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Lemon
This tea is very refreshing and has a pleasant
taste that most people enjoy. Lemon tea helps to
wake you up and makes it easier when trying to concentrate. |
CD Review
Natures Best :
New Zealand's top 30 songs of all time
This 2 CD compilation includes the most popular New Zealand
songs in the 20th century. It includes songs such as Lydia
by Fur Patrol, Chains by DLT featuring Che Fu, Nature
by Fourmyula, Home Again by Shihad, Sway by Bic Runga,
Weather With You by Crowded House and many more. Many
of the songs have been on New Zealand television advertisements.
Of course, most of these New Zealand songs are highly
recognisable and are good for singing along with, or as
background music. Recently another Nature's Best has been
released showing how popular this album is.
And finally... An animal quiz
1. Which is the only animal that cannot jump?
a) Elephant b) Otter c) Kangaroo d)
Crocodile
2. Which flying creature tastes
with their feet?
a) Bat b) Butterfly c) Seagull d) Pukeko
3. Which is the fastest animal
in the world?
a) Dog b) Zebra c) Panther d) Cheetah
4. Are zebras black with white
stripes or white with black stripes?
5. What percentage of a jellyfish's body is water?
a) 20% b) 95% c) 1% d) 43%
6. A young swan is called a...
a) Calf b) Cygnet c) Chick d) Hen
7. A group of whales is called
a...
a) Herd b) Flock c) Pod d) Gaggle
8. What sound does a hyena make?
a) Bleat b) Squawk c) Meow d) Laugh
9. True or False
An ostriches eye is bigger than it's brain?
10. How many stomach compartments
does a cow have?
a) 1 b) 4 c) 7 d) 3
Click here for the answers!
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