Hopfield is Writing

Writing

  • 132

    I was on a 132 post streak and I lost it. I woke up at 5am this morning and realised that I hadn’t written anything yesterday. Although I’m sad that I forgot, I’m not discouraged, surprisingly, and am just motivated… Continue reading

    132

  • Assessment Task 1: Literature Review

    Note: this was the second literature review that I’d ever written (I failed the first one when I was studying social work at UQ). For some more context, I rewrote the entire essay the day off. I didn’t realise there… Continue reading

    Assessment Task 1: Literature Review

  • The Post Builder Changed Again?

    It has a different font and different sizing, and I can’t tell whether I like it or not. It’s not great on my eyes, but hey, maybe it’s strengthening them. The side of my face is starting to hurt again… Continue reading

    The Post Builder Changed Again?

  • The First Step after the Edit

    I forgot the most important thing that comes with a full manuscript. The cover page. The dreaded cover page. I know a lot more about cover pages now than I did when they were fifteen, but when I think about… Continue reading

    The First Step after the Edit

  • Writing Prompt

    Next time you have a meal, write it into a person. Continue reading

  • First Essay of the Indigenous Knowledges Minor, 2019 (final submission, no further edits)

    KKB191 Am I Black Enough? Assessment Task 2: Reflective Essay Word Count: 1925 Reflective Essay | Am I Enough? Upon entering this minor, I had an idea of what I expected and hoped to learn. I wanted to receive formal… Continue reading

    First Essay of the Indigenous Knowledges Minor, 2019 (final submission, no further edits)

  • Take a Deep Breath

    I think I need a moment, I think I need a break, Just some time to myself, For my own sake. Continue reading

    Take a Deep Breath

  • The Sound of Natural Silence

    Though I’ve become accustomed to living in the city, especially after all these years I miss the sound of natural silence. That sound that you get when you lay out in the field, and it’s just the wind and the… Continue reading

    The Sound of Natural Silence

  • Absentee Note

    I was on a roll yesterday until I suddenly felt very drowsy at my desk, so I went and took a nap. And I woke up feeling terrible. And then it only got worse. So until 3pm, I was in… Continue reading

    Absentee Note

  • I know I should be writing but

    I now own a sewing machine. Or, co-own one at least. I’ve always wanted one and have never used one. All of the dolls and doll clothing I used to make were all hand sewn, and so this is exciting.… Continue reading

    I know I should be writing but