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House Mates: Episode 8 – The End
The end of the year has come. Everyone is going their separate ways. What will the future hold?
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Moving On From Pets
Me, ‘I’m going to miss you, buddy. I hope you have a good life and are taken care of.’ My bird, *stuffing his face with mango*. Me, ‘I know it’s hard, but it’s for the best.’ My bird, *chewing a pencil*
Not Staying in Touch
To all the people I used to know, I wonder if it ever hits you like it hits me, that we’re just not involved in each other’s lives anymore. A memory pops up in my head, and you’re in it. A party, beach cricket, or sitting down and chatting on public transport. I wonder if […]
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The Trouble with Empathy
Have you ever wondered if you’re a good person? If any of us are truly good people? Recently, I’ve been consuming a lot of Mister Rogers-related media. For those unfamiliar, Fred Rogers was an American television presenter and host of the kids’ series Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001. The show emphasised young […]
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House Mates: Episode 3 – Borrowing Money
War! The Republic is crumbling under attacks by the ruthless money borrowers. There are heroes on both sides. Evil is everywhere. As the Separatist Droid Army attempts to flee the empty wallet-ed lender with their borrowed money, the Jedi Knights lead a desperate mission to restore the debt…
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Loneliness in the University Community
Is it me, or is it sometimes difficult to meet people and form friendships? Does being at University make this easier, or more challenging?
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A Simple Cup of Tea
Some of the deepest and most memorable conversations I’ve had over the past few years have been over a cup of tea. Sometimes, it’s the only chance in the week to reconnect with my friends, making that taste symbolic of a wider picture.
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Shedding Friendships in Your 20s
Growing up in a town of 20,000 people has its perks. Every time I stepped out the front door of my family home, I could expect to see at least one person I knew. During this time, my network of connections was small and concentrated, especially when I attended the same school with the same […]
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Keeping in Touch with Old Friends
As we move through different stages of our life, we can fall in and out of friendship with people. I particularly found this after school, as I took a gap year and was out of step with my school friends’ lives back home. Even though your closeness may come and go, just because you haven’t […]
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Giving People a Chance
I think it’s safe to say most of us have been faced with the difficult prospect of giving people a second chance. For me, this has often meant figuring out how to engage with the partners of friends in relationships I don’t necessarily agree with. This is inherently complex because, despite how I might feel, […]
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