Introductory Niceties

Hi,

Just a brief introduction to the site and what the posts are going to involve! I'm a Journalism and Communications student in my third year of university-i'm contemplating taking next semester off for a break to do a counselling course (I volunteer for Lifeline part-time) and am also doing freelance work (centred around Public Relations) for an organisation that facilitates palliative care.

I live with my partner and a little black cat called Lawrence in an apartment on the hill. It has an extraordinarily long trek to the top, but compromises with city views from various windows and the balconies. I've been a long time reader of blogs, and in conjunction with Nanowrimo this year have decided to set up my own. At this stage it's going to centre around the writing experience, but also to talk about vintage and op-shopping, my love of reading and philosophy, and also some posts on international affairs.

I'm originally from Zimbabwe, but have been living in Australia for close to six years, so I have a vested interest in both Zimbabwean and Australian politics and international journalism! I enjoy Phillip Adams from Radio National who does a wonderful show called Late Night Live on Radio National. His soothing tones are up there with David Attenborough.


Here are a couple of photos to put faces and names in acquaintance.

Putting a white belly patch to the name: Lawrence

Lovely partner, we'll call him C.

And me. We'll place refreshingly beery beverages with Phillip Adams and Mr Attenborough shall we.