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Food during lockdown

Box of donuts

Food during the pandemic has been a topic of much conversation.

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Combating uncertainty about the future

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Van Gogh Alive: my thoughts and reflections

girl in the middle of van gogh exhibition

I attended the Van Gogh Alive Experience and I would highly recommend! I’ve always been a fan of his work. If you have a day available definitely visit the show – which is on until 1 August!

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Movies and TV shows about women aren't just for women

retro TV

There's an accepted falsehood that films and TV shows about men are for everyone, while films and TV shows about women are for women only. Finally, that's starting to change. 

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Learning to let go of possessions

Desk possessions

I can find it difficult to let go of possessions and things I don’t need. However, I am trying to remember some key things.

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Low energy date ideas

hearts

When I first started dating my girlfriend (a whole three and a half years ago!), I was actually remarkably healthy.

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Winter wonders (also things happening in July)

Whale tail diving

I thought I’d never say this but here it is; I like winter time.

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Sex health: takeaways from Puberty Blues & Sex Education

The 2012 hit Australian TV series ‘Puberty Blues’ and Netflix’s British 2019 comedy-drama ‘Sex Education’, commonly explore teenagerhood—including themes of sexual health, consent and relationships. Trigger warning: references to sexual harassment and unplanned pregnancy.

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It's time to discuss the cats

A ginger cat laying curled in a ball facing the camera. Her ears are out to the side and she has her paws tucked under her body.

I have this elderly ginger cat named Lucy who I love with my entire heart - but she’s a bit stupid.

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Of soup and the lasso way

Soup

Quite a few of my HDR friends are working through the uni break. A handful of us are working through the chapters of our thesis. I was feeling particularly stressed about all the unwritten chapters I still had to work on. I realised I needed a bit of a break so I organised a catch-up with a few of my peers. We were all keen to watch Ted Lasso (starring Jason Sudeikis) together and I made a big batch of soup for everyone.

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