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The power of a compliment
It never ceases to amaze me how a simple compliment can change my day for the better.
I hope my cat is OK
It’s been more than a year since I’ve held my cat as I could not go home (thanks, Covid).
Dreams: zombie apocalypses & losing teeth
After a long day on campus, I crave the sweet zzz’s of sleep. However, restless nights recently have become an occurrence thanks to bad dreams (…aka nightmares). Continue reading for my reflections on my recent dreams.
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Is social drinking good for me?
I've been wondering if social drinking is any good for me? Or is it just a path to an unhealthy habit and an empty wallet?
Review - 'Eat what you watch'
“Eat What You Watch” is a brilliant cookbook for movie lovers written by American YouTuber, cookbook author, and celebrity chef Andrew Rea. This book was given to me by my mother for Christmas in order to inspire me to start cooking more. Did this work? Well, all I will say is that yes, I am more inspired since the recipe’s come from iconic food moments from classic movies we all know and love.
Work and life balance in academia
Content warning - this blog explores grief and loss. Please be mindful if this is a difficult topic for you. A range of services are available to you and can be found on the Wellbeing Hub.
Celebrating the little things
Why did we ever make it a thing to exclusively hold celebrations for major successes or milestones in our lives?
Things I love about August (and my annual migration)
I used to dread August. In some ways, I thought it was the coldest and dreariest of all the months down here in the Southern Hemisphere.
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The playlist of my life
I'm definitely guilty of pretending to be the main character on my bus rides to uni.