I am not unique in my love of Fridays. I don't have work on Fridays, no lectures (at least for this trimester), and have the freedom to blog and get things done. It's an equally relaxing and productive day, and enjoyable because there are still two days of weekend to follow. Am I boasting? Sorry.… Continue reading Dive In / Poem
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What Leads Us to the Horizon
I’ve been thinking so much about my future lately, with my head down as I march towards the next thing. But today I was reminded of what has brought me to this time. At the end of 2017, I moved back home after living in Sydney for two years. I’ve never regretted this decision, despite… Continue reading What Leads Us to the Horizon
The Garden / Poem
Because it’s time to bring back Creative Fridays (no matter how short the writing): Flowers growing in my lungs, Vines entwining around my tongue. Stomach filled with butterflies, My body, a garden, filled with life. Sarah xx
Cheesy Words
The cheese on my toasted sandwich hasn’t completely melted, which sounds like a first world problem because it is one. I’m taking a lunch break – in between two lectures – because no matter how busy I am I do not forget to eat. (Seriously, how do people do that? If anything I eat more… Continue reading Cheesy Words
Repeat / Poem
It’s a sunshine-y morning and we’re going to welcome it with a little rhyme; let's bring back Creative Fridays! It's been a while since I've written a long poem, but I just enjoy writing small things that don't necessarily fit anywhere else. (I've also had a few bigger blog posts lately, and it's nice to… Continue reading Repeat / Poem
Easy to Read Classics / Book Recs
While I read some Jane Austen when I was a teenager, I only truly enjoyed reading her work as an adult. As a teenager I struggled to understand the different characters and their connections, the language, the complexity of social norms, etc. (And that went for many other classics, not just Austen.) Everyone loves to… Continue reading Easy to Read Classics / Book Recs
The End of Autumn
Today was the most beautiful clear day, lulling me into thinking winter won’t be thaaat bad. But I was sitting in the sun, and now I’m back home and it’s chilly so I’m drinking a delicious vanilla chai which will warm me inside out. Winter will be the beginning of numerous things, like my sister… Continue reading The End of Autumn
