Loveday Writing

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

Describe the first incident you can clearly remember** The first incident I can clearly remember is the first time I remember being in trouble with parents, and in public. I was about four years old and I made a birthday card for my aunt for her birthday. I had heard the phrase ‘get stuffed’ before, plenty of times, I think

Recall the last time you couldn’t get to sleep at night** The last time I couldn’t get to sleep at night, or at least had trouble getting to sleep was last night/early this morning. I went to bed at almost midnight and due to having spent my time writing, stressing a little about work and thinking over some personal issues

‘Hell is the denial of the ordinary.’ (John Ciardi) Do you agree? Design your personal hell** This phrase defines hell or a personal hell as ‘the ordinary’, however I don’t agree that hell is the denial of the ordinary, I think it’s the opposite. I think hell is the awareness of the ordinary and being stuck in it. By this