Safe and sound but no fresh air to be found: The effects of a nearby bush fire
For anyone who has been following the news lately, you would know there are currently several bush fires burning across Australia. When I say several, I…
But what if I want to stay the same? The pressure to reflect and grow at the end of the year
As I sit down to eat my breakfast in the sunshine, I couldn’t resist a final blog post to close 2019 off. As for what to…
Ghosts of language past: Signing up for French lessons a decade after my last exam
Bonjour mes amis, It has been a while, nearly 10 years to the day, since I sat my final high school French exam. I still remember…
The hidden costs of moving house
This weekend, my housemates and I will be moving house, shifting from one humble abode to the next. While we love the house we are currently…
From punishment to permission: When listening to your body is okay after all
Using the bathroom is something we all do, multiple times a day. Some people may call this a ‘Water Closet’, ‘Restroom’, or ‘Ladies’/Mens’ Room’. If you…
Life updates for the young and bored: Reading back on old Facebook posts
Today I’ve decided to ‘clean up’ my Facebook profile, get rid of a few ‘friends’, make sure my privacy settings are up to date etc. A…
New age and new feelings: When your birthday leaves you with mixed emotions
It was my birthday a few days ago, and I had a really lovely day! My partner and I spent the weekend in a country town…
