The Convoluted Life of the Inconspicuous Tree

Today, as we ventured on a pondering stroll, our intrigued gaze landed upon the lone Oak tree. As we were astounded by its beauty and solace, we were transfixed by the bark of Quercus Robur . It made us reflect ‘what is life, but a shooting star in the dark, cold night?’. This made us query ‘do tree frogs really live in such trees?’ We then searched for hours but failed on our mission.

As we returned home, Jackie fell to the rustic wooden table and cried ‘Oh oak tree, what we have we done to you?’. Moss comforted Jackie with a kind song she had written about poor tree frogs that had died as a result to their tree becoming our table.

Pretty little tree frogs
All in a row
Pretty little tree frogs
Where did you go?
Just like a shooting star
You were here, but now.... you’re far

Like frogs in the trees, these are the days of our lives.

the dating epidemic

It seems that out of nowhere there has suddenly become a fine line between 'just friends' and 'dating'. When did this happen?? We've decided there are 4 common scenarios:



1. SINK OR SWIM You get taken on a date, all expenses paid for, then the following week get introduced to the family hand-in-hand ('so YOU must be Moss!'), then a week later get the reassuring call of "We're just friends, yeah?" (why has this happened to me a couple of times???






2. THE EXCLUSIVE FRIENDSHIP 'I swear I don't want a girlfriend hey'. It starts with movie nights and walking the dogs together, then all of a sudden the cute texts start rolling in and the needyness and jealous tendencies of a boyfriend start to show. so, we're not going to label our relationship as dating, but we aren't seeing anyone else, but i totally can't wait to see you again even though you just left my house.

3. THE UNKNOWN OPEN RELATIONSHIP movie dates, late night shopping, restaurant dinners and walks to the servo (yes, hand-in-hand, in public)... sounds like your average (yes, very average) relationship. You don't think much about not being introduced to his family, because he's just come out of a heavy relationship and his mum just loved his ex girlfriend, or he's about to go travelling overseas or some rubbish like that. only a busy boy could have 4 of these relationships at once without being caught out (well, it took you a year). in fact, we have to admit we're a little impressed - that means he was seeing these girls every night of the week and getting away with it. seeing you 2 days of the week tired me out.



4. THE BOYFRIEND then finally there is the guy that follows through and truly falls for your awesomeness... takes you on dates, shows public affection, tries to impress your family and sincerely cares about you. is it possible to find one of these that sticks around? apparently, but we see no proof. they tend to either be too needy and tiresome or cheat just so they know that they COULD get girls if they wanted to.

so although we don't want to give up on you men, you do make it a little difficult.