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Monthly Archives: October 2018
A Case Against Birthday Parties
Birthday parties are great as a kid. Your parents organise everything, and pay for everything. You get to do what you want because it’s your birthday. Plus you get toys.
Chronic Illness: Surviving Before Thriving
Growing up with chronic illnesses can really make you feel like you’ve fallen behind in terms of learning how to take care of yourself. As a teenager (and young adult), it feels like everyone else is really figuring out what works for them in terms of self-care. Everyone is learning how to thrive, and I […]
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How To: Travel Solo
I’ve frequently travelled interstate and internationally by myself and have learned some important lessons along the way. Without anyone to rely on, you have to make a lot of decisions by yourself (often at quickly), so it’s important to be prepared in advance for the experience.
You Are Not A Fail
Why do you only get bad grades on the assignments you actually care about? Genuine question. Lecturers always seem to think that you get better grades on papers you put more work into, but somehow it seems that putting more work in always means getting a worse result.
Being Vulnerable (It’s Terrifying!)
I generally believe that openness is a good thing, and it’s important to talk about emotions and mental health. But when it makes you vulnerable (which it normally does), it can be REALLY TERRIFYING. So how do you overcome that sheer terror?
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Grab a Coffee Sometime
When I was a naïve, fresh-faced, arrogant, first year; our lecturer talked about the importance of making connections with our colleagues. “Book in study sessions and coffee dates with people”, was the vibe of what he was saying. I didn’t see a great need to actually pursue that advice. “Only takes one person to grab a […]
Do I Hate Summer?
Crowds and I don’t mix. The crush of people, the sense of impending doom (maybe that’s just me?). Clearly, music festivals aren’t for me, and neither is the oppressive heat of summer – so is there anything for me to look forward to during summer?
Preparing for Thesis Submission
It’s that time of year. Undergraduates have assignments piled high, and Honours students are thinking about their final deadlines. As a postgraduate, I am also thinking about a looming deadline: the first real on in three years. My thesis submission date. I have a maximum of six months before I submit (ideally slightly less, if […]
Simply Soundtracks: Game of Thrones
The Game of Thrones soundtrack is one of the best ones I’ve had the pleasure of listening to. Relive moments like the Red Wedding and Daenerys being lifted up by slaves of Qarth and it’s absolutely wonderful! Let’s dive into some of the greatest Game of Thrones music.
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