Loveday Writing

Write about a time when you learned from a mistake.** The last time I learned from what I view as a significant mistake was about four years ago. I told a man I was dating how much I weighed, as I’m an overweight woman and I wanted to know whether he was going to stop talking to me over it.

‘Beaten by the referee.’ (or umpire)** The only times I can think of that I was beaten by a ‘referee or umpire’ of any kind, is when I was a child and I’d have arguments with my older brother, and my parents would either take his side or declare that I was in the wrong.   **Reference: Marsden J 1998,

Describe a time when you judged it wiser to conform** I’d say that the years I was in school and uni were the times I judged it wiser to conform. What I mean is that I found it wise to wear the proper uniform, do what the teachers/lecturers said, and complete my assessments on time. I believe that conforming in

It’s said that people average thirteen lies a week. What were your last thirteen?** I honestly can’t think of thirteen lies I have told in this last week or in any week at all, as I always strive to be honest. So I’ve decided to respond to this writing topic by thinking of thirteen lies that I’ve told throughout my

Describe an interruption that put spice into your life** A few weeks ago I was taking my usual train home from work. Being peak hour it was overcrowded and I had to stand, however out of the blue a tradie pointed out an empty seat for me to sit on. I thanked him and pointed out it was very chivalrous

Describe the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done** I don’t regard myself as an adrenaline junkie or adventure seeker, so this topic was hard to respond to, but one recent example came to mind. The most dangerous thing I’ve ever done is travel solo to another state. Last month I travelled to Brisbane for a weekend away. While most people

Write the chapter headings for your autobiography, make them stylish and intriguing** My Autobiography Chapter 1…Starting life from the emergency exit Chapter 2…The terrible twos extended Chapter 3…The not-so life changing diagnosis Chapter 4…Little Rachel goes to school Chapter 5…Years by the Lake Chapter 6…Starting at the bottom of the pyramid Chapter 7…Rachel meet Grief Chapter 8…Parental cracks Chapter 9…Climbing

Write your memories of the birth of one of your siblings** As I’m the youngest of two, I don’t have any memories of the birth of my older brother, Nath. So I will respond to this writing topic on my memories of my parents recounting Nath’s birth. My memories of their recount are a little fuzzy, however I remember them

Who’s the biggest friend you ever had?** I wouldn’t say that there is one person who is the biggest friend I’ve ever had, lots of people make that list. Throughout my life, I’ve had many great and close friends, the ones who stand out are: Sarah Zadow–my best friend all through primary school. Gabriella Kompos Trumble–one of my closest friends

Write a piece which shows your real self, your public self, and your imagined self.** Real Self My name is Rachel Loveday, I’m 26 years old and I live in Wollongong. I graduated with a double degree, Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing)-Bachelor of Journalism in 2014, and I currently work as an administration assistant. While I believe I am