Why are homeless people always toothless?

I feel like i’m some sort of magnet for toothless, homeless junkies trying to make conversation.
Ok it may or may not be because i look like an older version of Dora the explorer, but seriously why do i always attract freaks?

When i was in year 8, i was followed by a homeless man for two weeks. He wore the same woollen colourful beanie and the same navy tracksuits with holes in them. I don’t think he was harmful, he was just super creepy for wanting to follow a little school girl.

In year 10, a junkie jumped on me in the train. I don’t think he meant to, he was clearly unstable and a little out of it. I was such a scared little school girl as it was and this toothless mental junkie fell ontop of me. I’m still thankful for a young couple who were also on the train and pushed him off.

This one time in band camp…oh no it was actually on a train again. ( I secretly wish I went to band camp though) Anyhow this one time on a train, this man in an orange vest started throwing orange peels at me. He looked pretty angry, a bit like he was about to punch something…so I just ignored it because I was scared. Yes he continued throwing orange peels at me until I got to my station. I just sat there letting him throw orange peels at me...what the hell.

So basically I attract mental people. I also always get asked for money by lots of weird people…

I’m not going to lie, i hate being asked for money...but as i was walking up Oxford Street today i realised how many homeless people there were. Majority of them toothless. I counted how many times i was asked for money. From World Square to Fox studios, i was asked for money four times.

I was fascinated...every single one of them were missing teeth. What do these people do with their teeth? Just because you’re homeless, why does it mean you have no teeth? Is it because they don’t brush them? They never went to the dentist as a child?(or learnt about Harold the giraffe at school) Or is it because they ate too many lollies? Or is it because they get into fights so they lose them?

So as I was walking to school today ,a man (toothless yet again) who was probably in his 50s begged me for 50 cents. Did I give it to him? No. Did I walk away? Yes. Not because I didn’t want to give him the 50 cents he asked for, but because he looked like a junkie and i was a little scared.

But as I walked away I realised how shallow I had become. I didn’t give him any sort of acknowledgement at all. He wasn’t an animal, he deserved some sort of respect even if he was homeless.

We tend to literally step over these homeless people everyday on our way home, to work, to school. It was slap in the face for me when someone who could be as old as my father was begging me for money and I literally walked away. I didn’t even flinch.

People go out of their way to do things like throw dolphins back into the water (yes random example), or to protest for animal cruelty. Ofcourse it is extremely important to help these helpless creatures and ensure they are treated right…but is it more important then helping another human?

Sure there’s a whole other argument about what these people actually do with their money. (and if I were them I’d probably get my teeth fixed first) But does it really warrant you stepping over them everyday? I mean how desperate do you have to be to beg a stranger for 50 cents?

So i think from now on, I’m going to try and be a little more open minded when it comes to homeless people. Yes they are social outcasts (and at times a little scary), but they are desperate. So next time you come across a homeless person…give them your undivided attention at the very least. And try not to stare at their teeth (or lack thereof).

Its hot and its cold, Its yes and its no, Its Masterchef 2010

When i said life is so unpredictable in my last blog...i meant it

First it was a new bogan Prime Minister...
Then it was Socceroos...
And now Marion leaving Masterchef!! what is going on Australia?!

How can Channel 10 let this happen?For starters she has an amazing sounding name and ofcourse alongside that she's such a brilliant cook. She pushes all boundaries and is just so focused and determined.

She was picked to win by not only all the other contestants but anyone who watched Masterchef. I think the contestants literally jinxed her. Everyone picked her as a goody goody two shoes Judges favourite. Just goes to show being a Teacher's Pet doesn't always help! But what would i know about that...What a random challenge though! A satay sauce?

And what about the nut challenge...I bet every wog who was brought up eating dried nuts for breakfast,lunch and dinner was literally jumping out of their seats in the nut challenge! I know i was.

I'm also glad Aaroon hasn't left the Masterchef kitchen. I know he's a massive stress head, but i love when you can hear the determination and passion in his voice as he talks about cooking. Do you remember the episode where they all found out an old constestant was back in the game. You could see the passion and anger in his eyes. Is it creepy if i find that attractive? A man that can cook is so sexy . Or maybe its just his long hair.

I pretty much love the majority of the people left in the Masterchef kitchen at the moment...

Callum is so cute! I know this sounds ridiculous, but i think anyone who has a lisp is lovable and trustworthy.

Jimmy seems like a really easy going kind of guy...and i only like him because i love Bollywood and the intricacies of the indian culture and hence love his cooking! (and well i ignore the fact that he only knows how to make curries)

Alvin, Simon, Theadore! Do you remember that cartoon? No it has nothing to do with Masterchef...just like the name Alvin. I think Alvin is really dramatic and a massive gossip. But i think he has a lot of potential and i would like to see him in the top 5 - only because he makes great tv!

Adam, (or ninja as one of my friends likes to call him) is a favourite because he's so gentle and always calm.And well he looks like he's a cartoon Ninja. He speaks so softly and seems so genuine.Haven't really paid much attention to his cooking...

I dont really like Claire. She is just too proper and emotionless. She's a great contender though especially with her creative desserts, i'll give her that!

Love love love Courtney! She's the type of person who i'd like to befriend. She's great at cooking general mainstream foods which is really important both in and out of the Masterchef kitchen!

And last but not least Jonathon. The terminator. I have no idea how he beat both Aaaroon and Marion, it was his time to leave! He's not one of my favourites but he's the one to beat in the eliminations! He works so well under pressure.

Anyway i just realised i analysed all their personalities rather then their cooking skills. I think its important that the winner is personable aswell as a great cook. Possibly a part of why Julie won last year because Poh was much more talented then her but not as likable!

Masterchef (and Matt Preston in particular) even make being fat and over endulging look hot right now. (But secretly i think Masterchef will be a part of the next Biggest Loser series)
Thy have dramatically increased sales of all products and ingredients used on Masterchef. I bet if Masterchef was on for 2 hours everynight, we still wouldn't get enough!

So i'm not a very good cook, i've had a few disasterous moments in the kitchen. But you know what, it always presents well!So i guess my cooking is a bit like me, a bit of a disaster but always looks presentable.

I cannot wait for the rest of the Masterchef series! Its got sugar, its got spice, its got a crunch with some drama, its got a gorgeous look about it, I'm having Masterchef withdrawels already. I think i'm going to start wearing a cravat when i watch Masterchef from now on, just so i can get in the spirit.

So My next favourite is Aaroon. *high kick, shakes pom poms* Gooooo Aaroon!!