What’s in a name?
In certain cultures, names are pretty important. In ancient Hebrew culture, names carried a lot of weight –…
Gaming for a greater good
I crossed paths with the topic of computer games a surprising number of times in this week just…
Between distraction and devotion
Spiritually and emotionally, this last week for me has been marked by distraction and devotion. I think that’s…
Okay, you’ve put me in a box
Since I was a teenager, I’ve wrestled with the complicated truth that when you try to be different…
The “novelty” of a Christmas and NYE at home
So it’s 2014. I’ve only just realised that spending Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Canberra, my hometown,…
Self-censored
I’ve always valued my education, and I know a significant part of my identity and beliefs are shaped…
boring Christian music
This afternoon, for the first time in a long time, I listened to Christian radio. And tried to…
Election 2013. Sigh and splutter.
Another election to remind me how disappointed and frustrated I am with the state of Australian politics. There…
Clash or conform?
Culture clash? Thankfully, I haven’t really experienced culture clash as such. I think having travelled before has helped…
Yo soy mujer (I am woman*)
In preparation for this Saturday’s pijamada (slumber party), I’ve just started reading Mentiras que las jóvenes creen (Lies…