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Presentations via zoom
It’s hard enough to make a presentation engaging in person, what about on zoom?
Turning 21
I just turned 21 a few weeks ago. In the couple of weeks leading up to it, I kept forgetting it was coming up, seriously just went right over my head. I can’t tell if it was my subconscious trying to block out the fact that I’m getting older, that its time to be an adult, be more responsible, that soon my parents will kick me out. Or that life is so fleeting, passing by so, so quickly like how dare she!... Seriously what’s the deal?! I’ve realized recently that I haven’t been making the most of my life. A lot of you may feel the same way, so what can we do to feel like we're actually living? Writing it down in this blog has actually helped me to self reflect, to realise that I actually have done a lot and have a lot going for myself. Hope this inspires you as a reader.
Drawing to relax
It has been a long time since I pulled out some colouring in pencils and drew. I forgot how therapeutic and relaxing it can be.
Oscars 2021: The Trial of the Chicago 7 review
Aaron Sorkin's Oscar-nominated film The Trial of the Chicago 7 might skirt the edge of silliness, but it's not a film that can be easily shaken off.
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Easter picnic and carrot cake adventures
![Traditional carrot and walnut cake](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-04/pxl_20210403_030926788.jpg?h=40ce42eb&itok=fhjINTBm)
I’m already missing the long weekend, what about you? It was glorious autumn weather and we truly had a lovely time with family and friends. I also now have enough chocolate to get me through winter (and my thesis writing)!
Diverging friendships
University is a great time to make new friendships and form bonds. However, it is also a very formative and rapid period of life and as quickly as friendships arrive, they also diverge.
Exercise: does it really help?
Exercise is an integral part of my routine, it helps to ground, motivate, and awaken me. But what happens when we don’t exercise?
What does health mean to me?
This week is Health Week at Adelaide Uni, and I’ve been reflecting on what health looks and feels like for me in 2021.
How can we live more sustainably?
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to live more consciously and sustainably.
Oscars 2021: Promising Young Woman review
Emerald Fennell's debut feature, Promising Young Woman, is an enthralling look at a young woman confronting the traumas of her past.