The world is in lockdown. Over 169 nations/regions have at least one confirmed case of Covid-19, and the number of global infections is rising exponentially. This has forced nations to close their borders, businesses to close their operation and communities to close their doors. These are unprecedented and unknown times which brings about many different…
‘Coronavirus is not a war, it’s a challenge. Like any other challenge, collaboration, patience and kindness will allow us all to overcome it.’ We are entering a new stage of the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdown. The complete turning off of society. This is a scary and challenging time. Businesses, corporations, recreational activities and education facilities will…
“Silence isn’t empty, it’s full of answers.” As we all head into a period of self-isolation or lockdown, there will be an odd sensation for us to experience, silence. Our lives are busy, stressful, continually moving from one place to another. Constantly checking our phones, calendar or emails. However, the daily activities of the world…
Welcome to a new series on the blog! I don’t know about you, but I am already becoming bored with news about Covid-19, and it’s only going to get worse. Every media platform in the world is reporting almost solely on Coronavirus. It’s not surprising, but the endless stories will begin to take a toll…
10 Songs on Repeat: 1. money machine by 100 gecs (2019)- One reaction many have when hearing music duo 100 gecs for the first time is "really?". It's hard to even describe the bombastic sound of this group, with it needing to be heard to be believed. 2. Halve Life by Rav, Kill Bill and…
No. Well yes and no. Definitely not enough to justify assaulting members of the community over toilet paper. The Coronavirus is now becoming a pandemic. It is spreading rapidly outside of China, and no nation is safe from the risks. I wrote an article at the end of January (https://thelevinelowdown.com/2020/01/30/coronavirus-should-we-be-worried/) calling for calm, however; back…
I rarely use this blog to talk about personal topics, but every now and then something comes along, which I consider being worthwhile and meaningful. School is a long 13-year journey. It is your entire childhood and sets you up with the foundations to succeed in adult life. I was blessed to even have an…
Thank you very much to https://themadchatterdotblog.wordpress.com/ for nominating my blog for the Sunshine Blogger Award. It has been great to have the support of Jessica and the blogging community as I continue to write. The Rules Thank the blogger (s) who nominated you and link back to their blogAnswer the 11 questions the blogger asked…
The coronavirus has grown at an alarming rate, leaving medical professionals scrambling to control the outbreak. Should we all be concerned, or can we continue living our lives normally? Currently, the main issue with the coronavirus is that there are so many unknowns. There is no clear evidence on how you can become infected, how…
Every year between the 18th to the 25th of January, Australia fiercely debate whether the date of Australia Day should be changed. The same arguments are presented each year, nothing ends up changing, and everyone loses interest by the 27th of January. So, should the date of Australia day be moved? The date of Australia…
Dear Scott Morrison, you chose to become Prime Minister. You didn’t have to put up your hand for the leadership of the Liberal Party, but you did. Therefore, any criticism towards you is valid and highlights the passion of the people you are meant to lead. Dear Scott Morrison, while the country was suffering, you…
‘Everything that is done in this world is done by hope.’ When someone mentions the word ‘hope’, what comes to mind? Does it remind you of your childhood and the hope of receiving a specific present at Christmas? Or does it remind you of different traumatic circumstances where you hoped for a different outcome? Although…
I would just like to take the time to wish everyone a merry Christmas! I hope that this is a joyous and relaxing time with family, friends and other special people in your life. I apologise for the lack of recent posting (I too needed a short break), however; be assured that there will be…
One of the most horrific trends in American history is continuing to occur at alarming rates. On the 14th of November 2019, another shooting took place in an American school, this time at Saugus High School in California. I have become numb, and I am sure many other people feel the same way. The death…
