It’s Melbourne. Seventy percent of all clothing is black. Get used to it.
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culture shock – food
FoodYes, the food is similar. We have fish’n’ chips, meat pies and pasties, takeaway pizza, sausages on the barbie. So far, nothing spectacularly different. But on top of that there are so many new things. Melbourne is a gastronome’s paradise: there is even a permanent newspaper segment called Epicure dedicated to all things gourmet. … Continue reading culture shock – food
Homesick
It's been a weird week. The work-life balance seems a lot lighter on both sides of the scales. I miss my friends and family, and work is frustrating to say the least. The novelty of living in a new country has more than worn off, and it feels like most of what I care most … Continue reading Homesick
Willy LitFest
Yesterday I participated in the Williamstown Literary Festival. On stage. As a competitor. I didn't mean to: I thought I had volunteered to read out some other person's work, but apparently I had put my name forward to read my own piece. Later it was further clarified that I would be reading out my offering … Continue reading Willy LitFest
Máiréad Doyle 