Hopfield is Writing

Studying the Craft

  • RunRona: 10km is not a lot to give

    I’m done. I finished my walk. Towards the end my body realised I didn’t have breakfast and was a little upset with me but walking 10km is nothing compared to the fight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have been fighting… Continue reading

  • RunRona: it’s still the same sky

    Though it’s cloudy, It’s warm, I’m sweating, And I’ve taken my jacket off, Though it’s cloudy, And the shade is chilly, The sun pats my shoulders, Saying “I’m here”, The winds blow, Saying “I’m here”, And later today, The moon… Continue reading

  • RunRona: I hit the 5km mark

    Admittedly, I got lost for a moment there in East Brisbane. But once I see the Gabba lights, I know where I’m going. I’ve been living here for about eight years and I still really only know my common path… Continue reading

  • RunRona: whose world and who’s represented

    I had a dream a few years ago where I woke up in the middle of the city and it looked nothing like it looks now. It was created in the Australian Aboriginal colours and was made to look more… Continue reading

  • RunRona: The land underneath the pavement

    On my 10 K walk, Today I will acknowledge, Turrbal, Yuggera. Continue reading

  • RunRona: I’m at the Gate

    I’m in the driveway, Ready to leave, The crows are talking their morning gossip, The twitterings flickering around them, The day is cloudy, but I can feel the sun, Like a thick, damp blanket, It’s bright, a bit hard to… Continue reading

  • I’m Going for a 10km Walk Today

    Today, once I’m awake and ready, I’m going for a 10km walk around Brisbane to take part of a virtual walk RunRona 2020. I don’t have a printer to get my bib but I will be out there nevertheless. RunRona… Continue reading

    I’m Going for a 10km Walk Today

  • It is Done!

    But it isn’t over. Yesterday I finished the presentations I had to do and I think both of them went well. I ended up just relaxing for the rest of the day, I was pretty mentally exhausted after sitting through… Continue reading

    It is Done!

  • Writing Reflection: Week of the 18th May 2020

    This week was good. The second half at least. I didn’t hit all of my targets but I did complete most of my tasks. Most of the time was dedicated to uni meetings and work. I also finished reading one… Continue reading

    Writing Reflection: Week of the 18th May 2020

  • The Schedule is Jampacked

    This week is going to be one of the busiest weeks of the semester and maybe even of the year. Assignments have bottle-necked and I haven’t prepared enough for it. I mean, I saw it coming but still didn’t start… Continue reading

    The Schedule is Jampacked