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How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days - Movie Review & Reflections
It's nice, as ultimately both of them could not fake it forever, eventually their true selves shine through.
David Clouston
12 minutes ago2 min read
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Federal Square Cafe - A Welcoming Atmosphere With A View
In the mornings, it is lovely, as the sun pours into the deck and through the windows.
The cafe is popular at morning tea and lunchtime, with CBD workers frequenting the place.
David Clouston
Jul 201 min read
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God and Adam - Michelangelo's Famous 500-Year-Old Sistine Chapel Painting
Michelangelo never explained what his famous painting meant.
Scholars believe the painting depicts the biblical moment when God breathes life into Adam, the first man.
David Clouston
Jul 132 min read
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Life After Death? A Close Friend Riding The Blue
Because I was the oldest sibling in my family, he was like an older brother.
David Clouston
Jul 51 min read
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The Most Powerful Force In The Universe - Did Albert Einstein Write These Words?
I ask you to guard the letters as long as necessary, years, decades, until society is advanced enough to accept what I will explain below.
There is an extremely powerful force that, so far, science has not found a formal explanation to. It is a force that includes and governs all others, and is even behind any phenomenon operating in the universe and has not yet been identified by us.
David Clouston
Jun 283 min read
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Spirited Away - Reflections On The Classic Japanese Anime Film
Greed and love are so well expressed through the original characters set in a world where spirits and the human world overlap.
Each encounter nudges Chihiro to grow in courage, inner strength, and kindness.
David Clouston
Jun 212 min read
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The Most Positive Person I Met
A few years ago, I was volunteering, doing promotional work.
I was handing out brochures to people on the street and letting them know about the meditation I do.
I met people from all walks of life.
David Clouston
Jun 151 min read
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The Method To Overcome "Ground Hog Day"
Before meditation, I experienced "Ground Hog Day" every day.
Just like Bill Murray's classic comedy, every day seemed the same.
It was like being stuck inside a boring television repeat.
After meditation, each day can be a new day.
David Clouston
Jun 81 min read
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Hike Mount Manaia - Things To Do In Whangarei
Spending time in Whangarei and looking for something to do?
If you like the outdoors, then hiking up Mount Manaia might be a good option.
Mount Manaia is a 35 minute drive from Whangarei township and is a relatively easy walk.
David Clouston
May 241 min read
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Do You Want To Dance? - Age Knows No Boundary
Behind her age was a true soul who let go on the dance floor, not caring about what others thought.
David Clouston
May 43 min read
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Coffee General - Consistently Good Coffee - Review
The owner puts extra care into delivering his cups with a love for what he does. He provides very good customer service. He must be very diligent as he is so consistent at what he does.
David Clouston
Apr 251 min read
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Before the Houses are Built - A busy time for Developers (& the Project Team!)
Architects, engineers, town planners, urban designers, ecologists and traffic engineers are very busy at the moment in Auckland.
David Clouston
Apr 191 min read
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Waterfront Half Marathon - 21k Reflections
Perfect conditions came, with no wind, and sun rise over still water.
David Clouston
Apr 121 min read
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Acceptance - How It Changed My Life - Reflections & Opportunities
I realised these were my own judgments. They were not created by someone else.
David Clouston
Mar 11 min read
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ParkRun Saturday 8am - A Free and Fun Way To Exercise
I am always amazed how a 25 minute run sets me up for the day. If you are looking for a free consistent way to exercise I recommend ParkRun.
David Clouston
Feb 151 min read
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Le Roy's Bush - A Hidden Gem In Auckland City - A Short Walk Worth Trying
Walking further up the valley gives you an extra 5-10 minute walk and you can see tall Kauri trees rising high into the sky.
David Clouston
Feb 82 min read
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Imagine - How Did John Lennon Write It? - Let's Take A Deeper Look
Lennon later explained that the concept and lyrics of the song were inspired by a book called Grapefruit, written by Yoko in 1964.
David Clouston
Feb 12 min read
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How To Get Your Music On Spotify & How Much You Will Be Paid - A Basic Guide
TikTok pays the most out of the social media platforms, while Spotify and YouTube Music pay more as they are music providers.
David Clouston
Jan 181 min read
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Recording My New Song "On The Farm" - In A Lovely Studio In The Bush
After trying numerous song structures, with the chorus first, bridge first, verse first... I finally felt comfortable
David Clouston
Jan 112 min read
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Reflections of 2024
Although this is a work in progress, when I listen to other people's suggestions and act on them, often there is great benefit.
David Clouston
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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