Goodbyes are never easy. Everything about that horrible little word suggests the end, a heart sinking finality that we can never quite bring ourselves to accept. I’ve had my fair share of goodbyes. Travelling around the world, moving houses, new experiences, each brings with it the excitement of meeting incredible new people. Some people pass … Continue reading Au Revoir, Adios, Ciao, Arrivederci, Sayōnara…
Confidence comes in all shapes and sizes. Hopeful of joining a gym, courageous to apply for that job, brave to deliver a speech, bold in your outfit and fearless in life! Confidence is a key element that we're all expected to have, yet why is it that we talk ourselves down and doubting our ability? … Continue reading My Secrets to Confidence
University. That big scary thing that you're expected to go to once you finish school and you want a good job. After deferring my university offer for my amazing Gap year in London, I was really torn between returning to Oz to go to that big scary place or stay in London. And tah-dah, I … Continue reading The Things You REALLY Learn at University
It doesn’t take much to make me smile Oh no, not much at all For a smile should cross your lips as quickly and as easy as remembering the tune to your favourite song. And a smile can stretch from ear to ear or perhaps just quiver above your chin. Maybe you hide your teeth … Continue reading A smile is a smile by any other name
Travelling alone. When you say it, alarm bells seem to sound in peoples minds thinking ‘haven’t you seen Taken?’ Yes I have seen Taken. Great movie. Other things that I get asked about are ‘aren’t you worried you’ll get pick-pocketed/raped/kidnapped/sold/murdered?’ Obviously yes, though not because I’m travelling alone. Just because there’s some messed up people … Continue reading Re-inventing the stigma of Travelling Solo
I've been asked quite a lot recently about the nitty gritty facts about having my GAP year living and working in London. So, here's the sacred 'how-to' guide for those thinking about having a GAP year in the UK, or just looking for a break. How About Booking Tickets? - I was completing my HSC when … Continue reading How I did my GAP Year in style (London)
The worst thing about skydiving is coming down from an adrenaline high. And once you’ve completely crashed and falling asleep in the car on the way back home, you remember the thrill of falling from a plane and plummeting to the earth, and you get the urge to do it again. However, that’s the only … Continue reading Skydiving Event 3 – My Experience
How could you do this? Who do you think you are? Love me… then leave me Escaping with a piece of my broken heart. Like a shiny new watch You parade me everyday, Our hands and hearts in sync Beating in harmony, even when you were away. You showed me lust. You showed me passion … Continue reading Lethal Hands
Ferðin byrjar hér[2] Located sixty-six degrees north Surrounded by the Atlantic and Artic waters, Lies a small and forgotten Ísland Where Mother Nature unleashes her great forces. We dive through the clouds And see her wild plains laced with ice, Mountains stand tall like elders of the land Watching us with dangerously beautiful … Continue reading Landið sem andar – An Ode to Iceland
On Friday the 12th of September, the UOW Skydiving Club held their second tandem skydiving event, with six brave individuals taking on the challenge. We met at 9:30am at Northfields Avenue where the Sydney Skydivers bus picked us up. Once we clarified numbers we were on our way. We chatted with students from across the … Continue reading Reaching New Heights – UOW Skydiving Club’s 2nd Tandem Event
A Worldly Addiction 