a worldly addiction
by Adelaide Haynes
Stretch marks, cellulite and pimples oh my! a girl’s journey to love her body
How I’ve come to accept and love the skin I’m in.
First impressions of montreal
I called Montreal home for 6 months and survived the depths of winter. Here are my first impressions.
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These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things: MAY 2021
May: the month where I was away every weekend and became an expert on packing and unpacking my bags. … Continue reading →
The Panic Years: Entering Your Mid-Late Twenties
This post isn’t just about when I can have an adorable little red headed baby… but about trying to understand this period of time that I see a lot of my friends move into and navigate. … Continue reading →
End of an era: Goodbye UOW
16 year old Adelaide wandering through a careers market could have never anticipated what life changing experiences were in store for her during 7 years studying, researching and working at the University of Wollongong…… Continue reading →
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things: APRIL 2021
It’s hard not to spiral when your confidence falls, questioning why you’ve made these decisions and questioning where you’ve ended up.
Though I’m really grateful for the incredibly supportive people who have reminded me of who I am, what I contribute and how I am valued…. it’s a journey afterall.… Continue reading →
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things: MARCH 2021
This post is dedicated to my beautiful Grandad, who sadly passed away this month. May his watchful eye guide us from heaven as he rests in peace. So, is this what loss feels like? A dark sadness in knowing you won’t get to have another conversation again. Relief knowing your loved one is out of… Continue reading →
These Are A Few of My Favourite Things: FEBRUARY 2021
For the shortest month of the year, February sure threw a lot our way. In 4 short weeks I quit my job, moved to Canberra, explored new parts of Wollongong and Sydney, and spent long, warm evenings with people I love dearly, people who have shaped me over the past 7 years of living in… Continue reading →
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things: JANUARY 2021
New year, new me! Just kidding, I quite like the me I’m becoming and turning into. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reflect and set goals for the year, and it’s pretty incredible to see how much I’ve grown and how far I’ve come in 12 months. It’s usually a… Continue reading →
Get Excited About Ageing And Other Life Lessons I’ve Learned
You could mistake my Patricia for a 17 year old anxiously and eagerly awaiting their 18th birthday. Her energy and excitement is infectious, balanced by Pop’s mellow and calm presence. … Continue reading →
Stories from my grandad: PART I
Travel leaves you speechless then turns you into a storyteller. Well Grandad it seems you’ve travelled far and wide because a storyteller you most certainly are!… Continue reading →
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things: NOVEMBER 2020
Can you believe it’s December?! We made it! Who would have thought we would finally be graced by the good vibes of Summer kicking in, daylight savings, and that sweet taste of optimism as 2021 approaches. November was an absolutely awesome month! With weekends filling up, people wanting to get out and about and the… Continue reading →
Navigating Uncertainty and Workplace Insecurity
I recently found out that I’m losing my job. Which honestly didn’t come as a surprise given the economic impact that has hit higher education institutions across Australia. And whilst I am so grateful to have maintained my job throughout the pandemic, and realise how fortunate and lucky I have been to have a consistent… Continue reading →
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things: OCTOBER 2020
Everything I wanted and more – October thanks for the good vibes and good times.… Continue reading →
Go on a solo trip, thank me later
When was the last time you didn’t have somewhere to be, someone to meet, some timeline or deadline? When you can do what you want, when you want.… Continue reading →
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things: SEPTEMBER 2020
Trips to Newcastle, Sydney and the Blue Mountains, discovering my new favourite vegetable (as if you don’t have one), watching some amazing movies and spending some quality time with amazing people. … Continue reading →
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things: AUGUST 2020
Playing touch footy, hiking around the north and south of Wollongong, a weekend trip to Canberra and some tunes that get my soul flying!… Continue reading →
Port Stephens: The most magical place on earth
There’s few places on earth I would refer to as truly magical. The South of Iceland, the mountains of Guatemala, the South West coast of Australia, the turquoise waters of Belize… they’re all pretty magical. But one place that I was lucky enough to grow up in, and somewhat call home to this day, is… Continue reading →
