Recently, I was lucky enough to secure a ticket to the popular Van Gogh Alive art exhibition that has been popping up around the globe. I didn’t quite know what to expect, as frankly I had a very limited understanding of Van Gogh and had up until this point remembered him as the artist whoContinue reading “Van Gogh Alive || Immersing myself in a global art exhibition”
Author Archives: Christine
Nurseries, coastal walks & picnics || Ideas for your next catchup
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot more creative and putting more effort into planning ideas for social gatherings. Especially since dining at a cafe or restaurant is a bit more of a hassle than it was before (especially for larger groups), I’m finding greater enjoyment in doing activities with friends that require a bit moreContinue reading “Nurseries, coastal walks & picnics || Ideas for your next catchup”
The importance of Quiet Persistence || A close analysis of Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away’
Spirited Away is hands down one of my all time favourite films and Studio Ghibli’s most iconic animated features. While the film is often known for its gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, my analysis focuses on the storytelling or human element of Spirited Away – which I think deserves equal appreciation for its excellent portrayal of theContinue reading “The importance of Quiet Persistence || A close analysis of Miyazaki’s ‘Spirited Away’”
How to stop worrying and start living || A guide by Dale Carnegie
The past few weeks has been honestly quite a challenge for me. I just went through a gruelling job application process where I was met with a stream of rejections, all whilst dealing with online final exams, consuming the news on rising unemployment rates and coming to terms with the grim probability that the careerContinue reading “How to stop worrying and start living || A guide by Dale Carnegie”
Picturesque villages of the Southern Highlands, Bowral & Berrima || Nowra Roadtrip Day 2 (afternoon)
Before I succumb to my procrastination tendencies and completely forget – here is the last post about the last limb of my two day trip to Nowra. So following from my last post, after stopping over during the morning at Fitzroy Falls and going on a walk through the wilderness and waterfalls, we decided toContinue reading “Picturesque villages of the Southern Highlands, Bowral & Berrima || Nowra Roadtrip Day 2 (afternoon)”
7 things introverts should know to survive in an extroverted world || Susan Cain’s bestseller ‘Quiet’
Just a week or so ago, I read former corporate lawyer turned writer Susan Cain’s book discussing the concept of introversion in a western society – an interesting and compelling read for anyone with a hint of introversion in their character which they may have felt the need to subdue at times to meet expectationsContinue reading “7 things introverts should know to survive in an extroverted world || Susan Cain’s bestseller ‘Quiet’”
Drive to Fitzroy Falls and other small detours || Nowra Roadtrip Day 2
The first official day of exploring the surrounding regions of Nowra included no other than a visit to the famous Fitzroy Falls, located in Morton National Park about a 41km drive via Kangaroo Valley and Nowra Road. Before we made it to the national park, we stopped by Hampden Bridge – Australia’s last surviving woodenContinue reading “Drive to Fitzroy Falls and other small detours || Nowra Roadtrip Day 2”
Treetop walking at Illawara and Sunset walks down Jervis Bay || Nowra Roadtrip Day 1
Over the long weekend, I went on a pleasant road trip from Sydney to Nowra, and made a few stops along the way – including the Illawara Treetop walk in the morning and the beautiful Jervis Bay in the afternoon. We managed to snag some group vouchers to the Treetop Walk and I’m glad weContinue reading “Treetop walking at Illawara and Sunset walks down Jervis Bay || Nowra Roadtrip Day 1”
Ikigai // A Japanese concept on how to lead a fulfilling life
Finding out what to do with your life can be hard sometimes. So when I came across this fascinating concept of ‘Ikigai’ which literally translates to ‘a reason for living’ – a concept that apparently the residents of a Japanese island with the world’s longest living people follow religiously, I just had to find outContinue reading “Ikigai // A Japanese concept on how to lead a fulfilling life”
3 relaxing shows to cure your stress and anxiety
As someone who deals with a mild form of anxiety and is prone to feeling overwhelmed when things get busy, it can sometimes be hard for me to find ways to wind down after a long day. Luckily I found my cure in watching tv shows and short films which possess a uniquely therapeutic andContinue reading “3 relaxing shows to cure your stress and anxiety”
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