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Relationship advice

Holding hands up in the shape of a love heart

I recently had a friend ask me for advice on dating and relationships with someone they are close with. At first I struggled with the conversation, but I soon realised that they were also looking for some reassurance and a confidence boost. 

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Excitement for spring

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Blooming flowers, warmer days and Lorde dropping Solar Power as her single all point towards the emergence of spring.

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No to Unhinged

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Trigger Warning: this blog contains references to domestic violence, abuse and gaslighting. These issues can be difficult to read about so please reach out if you need support.

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Cultural shifts & yoga pants

Okay, I have to say that as a full-time student and a part-time employee, I’ve found activewear to be the most convenient style to dress in during the past couple of years.

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Student elections

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I used to think student politics were cumbersome and uneventful. However, I have recently begun to appreciate the value and meaning they have.

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The joy of propagating plants

During our last lockdown I turned my eye to the mountain of empty pasta jars and tins I had been collecting along my windowsill. Then I scanned my options of house plants to cut.

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Holistic wellbeing

This semester I have been undertaking an internship at an Indigenous community controlled not-for-profit and have found my personal ideas of health and wellbeing challenged.

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Confessions of a shopaholic

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What do The Devil Wears Prada, 13 Going on 30 and The Confessions of a Shopaholic have in common besides being iconic 2000s movies?

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Sustainability week

A sustainable earth

It's sustainability week on campus! And it is really comforting to have the presence of a sustainable culture around campus and online. 

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What your favourite animal says about you

lion

The other day I was showing my mum some cute videos of baby elephants, knowing that elephants are her favourite animal. It got me thinking that elephants being her favourite animal says a lot about her personality. It got me thinking that we do really relate our personalities to our favourite animals, or "spirit animals". And I’m sure you’ve already done a classic Buzzfeed quiz on what your spirit animal is or what it means, but here are just a few descriptions of what I think your favourite animal says about you. 

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