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As easy as riding a bike
I recently blogged about riding a bike for the first time since I was a kid. Here's my update.
How I stay sane during lockdown
Ahh here we go again, we are confined to our homes in the final week of our break. I’m having flashbacks from last year of zoom movie nights, banana bread and Netflix. There is comfort knowing that everyone else is in the same boat – and we made it through last year, so we can push forward (lockdowns are temporary)! Continue reading for tips on handling this lockdown.
Is it irresponsible to limit your news intake?
In this new COVID-19 age, we’re surrounded by a near-constant influx of pandemic-related news. As the situation continues to escalate, we each have to manage how we cope day-to-day, and that might mean limiting the amount of news you ingest. But is it irresponsible to do so?
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Safe sex, no regrets
The Safe Sex, No Regrets campaign is paused temporarily until we return to campus.
Beyond Blue Support
We all need to reach out for some extra support from time to time.
The thrill of watching horror
A week ago, I stumbled upon a new Netflix film trilogy—and to my surprise I quite liked it. I’ve always had in interest in thriller/horror films, particularly the classics (Scream, The Grudge and The Silence of the Lambs). However, in recent years I have much preferred light-hearted comedy/drama films. Read on for my thoughts on Fear Street!
Disruption during a PhD
I am very lucky to have such supportive supervisors but also to have such encouraging peers amongst my cohort.
What does happiness really mean?
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about happiness as something all-encompassing and overwhelming, and also something elusive, often impermanent.
Pasta and puff pastry
It was a lot of work but also a lot of fun. It was great to try some homemade past and puff pastry sheets during the semester break.