An apt thought for my HSM friends to start the weekend
14/10/11 • 3 Comments

HAPPINESS
02/10/11 • 5 Comments

“All those who are unhappy in the world, are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world, are so as a desire for the happiness of others” (Buddhist proverb) What are you doing during your HSM that is making you happy? 

It’s because of you
21/09/11 • 11 Comments

I read every one of your blogs everyday. In a weird kind of way I feel like I know each ofyou quite intimately. The reason I haven’t blogged since I finished my HSM is therefore, probably because of you. Yes YOU! The person reading this! I would much rather read about what you are doing in your life, the goals you are kicking and comment on your blog, than write about myself. But there are a few things Id like to say. First of all, you are all pretty amazing.  You make the HSM team (below) super excited everyday to come into work! Your stories are inspiring, your courage is contagious and every single one of you is making a difference by being here. The things I love the most about HSM and have learnt since being with the organisation: Life is too short – why waste the days that [...]

Things I love about doing a HSM (By Laura Stokes)
01/07/11 • 3 Comments

Things I love about doing a HSM My mouth hurts from smiling so much! The reason – when you are drinking you are too busy consuming liquid that you don’t smile enough.  Fact – smiling makes you age slower, it is contagious and it boosts your immune system – WINNING all round. Everyday I have the most amazing conversations! The reason – when you are open yourself up to new ideas and step outside your comfort zone to listen and ask more questions you are rewarded with meaningful communication.  Fact – be fully present to others and they will be fully present to you! I have the best family & friends in the world! I would do anything for my family & friends! The reason – this experience has just solidified what I have always known, those who love you and care for you do not judge, do not criticise, [...]

Taking the Plunge (By Laura Stokes)
26/04/11 • 13 Comments

I work for Hello Sunday Morning.   It is a requirement of my job to do a HSM. Understandably, one should practice what they preach and what I preach I believe in 110%.  What I’m experiencing is something I’ve known for a long time.  Life is fun without alcohol being the catalyst!   My responsibility with HSM is to eventually take care of all the university HSMers.  This entails recruitment and making sure that they have the most amazing experience possible throughout their HSM. Now you might be thinking, “Well shit, you’ll be here for the rest of your life making university students take a break from drinking!”  Perhaps you are right. But, I believe that many university students don’t enjoy watching what little money they have drain away to overpriced drinks at clubs, cab money, KFC on hangover day and ultimately, poor Uni results.  Often, perhaps too late, they [...]