The Land Of Dinky Di!

Update: Guys, I'm very busy at work at the moment...going to new places, taking up new challenges etc. Hence my absence in your blogs and here too. I'm really sorry about it. But I'll be back in a couple of days ok? Thanks all and have fun!

Today is Australia Day...the anniversary of the first permanent European Settlement in Australia in 1788. It is a day of memories, valor and honor for those who made this country to be what it is today. Australia has a convict history yet is one of the best countries to live in the world today. It has been MADE by the strength and courage of all those who came to this land, irrespective of their origins, casts or creeds. What's special about Australia is it's multi-culturalism that has become an attribute of it's success and unity. Australia operates on a 'fair go' system where color or status of the person doesn't matter...what matters is 'if you can do the job'. I can assure of you that quality of Australia cos I'm one of the millions who came here on their own merits and was treated fairly and respectfully by Australia for what I could do, and not for who I was. If you ever lived in Australia, you'll know what a beautiful, peaceful and blessed country Australia is. We don't care where you come fom or what religion you follow...have you got confidence and a free spirit? That's all Australia is about.

btw I'm extremely busy this weekend, I did dance like a maniac last night at the party :), I'm having a massive hangover this morning yet planning to go visit an Aussie Day function at a famous park in Sydney later in the day. I'm looking forward to all the good ol' Aussie songs, dancing and many multi-cultural events. And my heartiest congratulations to the Australian of the year professor Mick Dodson! He's a truly well-deserved recepient of this award among the great indigenous Australians. And my best wishes and thoughts are with the great Aussie cricket legend Glen McGrath (Australian of the Year nominee 2009) for his true courage not only in the Cricket field but also with his personal battle in life. *ooh ahh Glen McGrath!* And the sweetest Aussie ever Steve Irwin, we haven't forgotten your true Aussie legacy either...you shall always live in our hearts! *tears*

As an Aussie Day post, I wanna ask you this

*What does the word 'Australia' remind you of?

*What is the one thing you love about Australia?

So let's all learn from Australia...let's go forward, not backwards. You may wonder what the title of this post is about...Dinky Di is Aussie slang for GENUINE. Let's all be genuine...true to ourselves and to others. Let's LIVE AND LET LIVE, for that's the only formula for SUCCESS.

Happy Australia Day to all true blue Aussies around the world!

can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder...you better run, you better take cover ;-)...

Current Music: Land Down Under by Men At Work