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Who I am is the possibility of a powerful voice for change in the world ... That is who I am.
I travelled to Kenya and volunteered for three months earlier this year. The African philosophy of 'ubuntu' was something that struck me while I was there - something that has completely changed my heart.
Essentially it means 'I am because we are' - when we allow others to be diminished, we ouselves are diminished. When we abrogate the human rights of others, we are oppressing ourselves.
Yesterday I had my first serious discussion about stuff like this with my boyfriend (it's still weird to call him my boyfriend!), and it made me even more determined to live by this philosophy.
Ubuntu is not just a philosophy or a way of life, it's part of my very soul.December 17th, 2009
Erin Marie is a 29 year old female from Australia.
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Who I am is the possibility of a POWERFUL VOICE FOR CHANGE in this world. That is who I am. I'm also a: lawyer, musician, quasi-nerd, social media addict, beloved child of God and all round top chick.
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Television
Friends is the best show of all time, and along with ice-cream, is one of the few things that is guaranteed to make me happy., Loved Fringe before it was cancelled. Also love Will & Grace, Firefly and Heroes. Right now I'm up to the fifth season of House and if anyone tells me what happens I'll kill them.
Books
The Time Traveller's Wife is the best book of all time., Prior to that I thought that The Power of One was., Mostly though, I love anything in a fantasy genre, especially if it has dragons.
Music
Most of what's on TripleJ - getting into Cloud Control, Mumford and Sons, Florence and the Machine and Oui Est Le Swimming Pool at the moment. Also love U2, Matchbox 20, Tool, Kelly Clarkson and, of course, John Farnham.
Movies
Favourite of all time - Anchorman., Also love: Beauty and the Beast, Moulin Rouge, Titanic, Zoolander, Yes Man, Bruce Almighty, Speed, Swordfish, and PS I love you.