Hi lovely how was your weekend? Isn’t it incredible that we’ve had two long weekends in a row?! I was just musing about it with hubby and we realised that both weekends are in remembrance of sacrifices. Easter, the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, and Anzac Day, the people who have served our country in the wars. It feels kind of strange that I get to enjoy a holiday at the expense of others. But maybe that’s why we should be so grateful for both Easter and Anzac Day.

I recently watched a really funny and educational kids’ video called “Horrible Histories”, where unbelievable facts of the past are given a comedic twist to illustrate how ridiculous and fascinating they were. Snippets include “Terrible Tudors” “Vicious Vikings” and “Measly Middle Ages” just to name a few. I caught a few repeating themes. They were the contrast between the rich and the poor, and the inequality of men and women. In one scene, a famished peasant only had a turnip to eat whilst the rich aristocrat had a salmon, a swan, and a wild boar to roast. And in another, an Athenian and a Spartan couple were debating whose lifestyle was superior. They decided on a democratic vote. But of course, the Spartans won, because Athenian women aren’t allowed to vote!

So that got me thinking, how blessed are we to live in a gender-equal society/era. Girls are given education, and women the right to vote. Apparently only 30 years ago, it was frowned upon for women to work! Imagine what they’d say if they saw a girl wearing a shirt, drop-crotch pants and a gentleman’s hat! Ha!

I know that uni can be a bore sometimes and work can be stressful. Trust me, I used to be the queen of procrastination with my homework and I used to daydream about holidays when I was at work. But since I’ve been on maternity leave, I have really missed working. Not to mention after watching Horrible Histories, I realise that it is a gift to learn and a privilege to work, especially for a girl. So let’s not squander the opportunities we’ve been blessed with!

Where: Loitering in front of another really nice house

Wear: Vintage Hat & Clutch / Fame Agenda Shirt / Stella & Minx Silk Pants (last worn here) / Miu Miu Heels

Photos by Richard Ibrahim

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最近我看了一部有趣的儿童教育片叫“可怕的历史”。这部片子把那些难以置信的古老事实用喜剧表达出它们的可笑和神奇之处。其中的片段包括“可怕的都铎王朝”， “凶残的维京人”， “可怜的中年”等等。我发现了一个规律。这些都是关于贫富对比和男女不平等。有一场说的是一个饥饿的农民只有一根萝卜吃可是有钱的贵族却可以享用烤鲑鱼，天鹅和野猪。还有一个场景讲的是一对雅典人和一对斯巴达夫妇在辩论谁的生活更上等。他们决定用民主表决。结果当然是斯巴达人赢了因为雅典女人没有投票权！

这不禁让我想到我们多么有福住在一个性别平等的社会／年代。女生能够受教育，可以投票。似乎在30年前大家还会因为女人去工作而皱眉头！可以想像如果他们看到女生穿衬衫，飞鼠裤和男生的帽子会说什么！哈！

我知道大学有时会无聊工作也会有压力。相信我，我曾经做作业的时候有严重拖延症，上班的是后做放假的白日梦。现在在我休产假的时候我却是多么的怀念上班啊。尤其是在看完可怕的历史之后，我在意识到能学习和上班是怎样的荣幸，尤其作为一个女生而言。我们可不要挥霍这些机会啊！

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