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A camping trip
I went on a big ol’ camping trip! It helped me feel better in more ways than I thought it would. Here’s a few things that I learnt…
Holidays! What to do with my time?
I’ve officially finished first semester with the completion of an assignment (finally)! I can’t help but feel a sense of emptiness with a mixture of freedom and excitement. What should I do now? Should I push myself to be productive? Should I initiate plans with old friends? Should I start a new hobby? The possibilities are endless (apart from interstate travel)! Keep reading for my reflections and recommendations.
NAIDOC week 2021: Heal Country!
This week, 4 to 11 July, is NAIDOC Week. It is an annual occasion that celebrates and honours the history, culture, contribution, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
My complicated relationship with The Walking Dead
used to be a major fan of The Walking Dead, but what was once an exciting, explosive, and emotional tale of survival in a post-zombie apocalypse world became an overblown, network TV-style melodrama.
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The little things in life
Being appreciative of the little things in life are important to ground oneself and serves as a reminder to enjoy any sort of accomplishment (big or small)! Read on for my take on why it's important to remember the small moments in life.
Keeping track of life: daily diary entries
Welcome to my first blog! I reflect upon a habit that I'm surprised I still do - diary entries!
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Seeing my nephew for the first time
I am now an uncle as strange as that sounds. It was the first time meeting my nephew and there were a few things that surprised me…
But if you're vegetarian where do you get your protein?
As a vegetarian who rarely eats dairy or eggs, I’d say the most common question I get is about protein. Where do I get it? How much do I have? Is it too much? Is it not enough?
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Winter blues
Winter is well and truly here, and it can feel like it lasts a lifetime. I’m trying to find ways to stay positive and motivated when I get hit by the cold weather blues.
Making friends as an international student
The first time I arrived in Australia was over a decade ago as an international student. You can only imagine how thrilled I was to be on this two-year adventure in a strange land and living on my own.
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