Gallipoli 1915, April 25th
Today is the anniversary of the landing in Gallipoli in 1915 during WWI. Today we mourn and remember all those who have died and served in war and on operational service. Every year, thousands of Australians wake up well before dawn to attend the dawn ceremony; whether it is at our closest council chambers or in our respective cities. There is a national ceremony where wreaths are laid, the sounding of the Last Post and a minute's silence to reflect and remember our brave dead.
The beginning of WWI was over 100 years ago, and we still remember those who fought then just as we remember those who fight now.
ANZAC - the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
And now for something completely different...
I went to a poetry reading last night with my English tutor from University. Cheap beer, open mic and Heathers playing in the background (A movie that I must now go and actually watch). In a little coffee shop that didn't sell coffee much to my mother's and my annoyance. Lolly snakes, free notebooks and peanut butter Oreo's were passed around with much good natured swearing. It was a really fun night where I got to meet new people in the publishing industry and ask a multitude of questions to send me on the right path.
For now though? I am unwell with a bad cough and an assignment due at 9am that I forgot about, whoops!
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