April 2012
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It’s empty in the valley of your heart.
– The Cave, Mumford and Sons
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If only there was a REWIND or even a REPLAY button.
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Mothering From A Distance
In preparation for my SEA module, I am reading an academic article entitled as such, about the Filipino women who leave home to work abroad in order to support their families. I’ve never actually considered the intensity of the emotional strain domestic workers go through, and the difficult decisions that they have to make.
Even more heart-wrenching is what the children, who are left...
[something about a traffic jam along the CTE] …so PLEEAASEEE,...
– Traffic Watch on NewsRadio 93.8FM
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Hair Plans
Five years ago… Abi: Mum, why can’t I grow my hair out? Mum: It’s so messy, unruly & you’ll look so uncouth
Last night… Abi: Mum I’ve decided I’m going to grow my hair out long after this Mum: YAY! Abi: And I’m going to dip-dye it purple Mum: You serious?! Abi: But I’m going to grow it out. Why did you not let me grow it out last time, and...
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French
Abi: Le writhe
Jon: I would really pay for your french classes.
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In Wanderings
I’m thinking of those wanderings at Haji Lane: in sandals, in a dress, in-and-out of shops, in conversation, hand in yours.