Loveday Writing

‘People talk, act, live as if they’re never going to die. And what do they leave behind? Nothing, nothing but a mask.’ (Bob Dylan) What mask will you leave behind?** I’ve based my interpretation of this quote on the dictionary definition of ‘mask’. Mask has different dictionary definitions based on history and context, but ultimately, mask means a cover or

Write about what it means to be a man/woman** Since I’m a woman, I will write what it means to be a woman:   -It means embracing and projecting femininity, however saying that is not politically correct anymore, so you are told to embrace and project femininity as much or as little as you like. -It means wanting it all

‘Education involves both a learning and an unlearning.’ What have you needed to unlearn and learn? What do you still need to unlearn and learn?** What I have needed to learn: -How to walk, talk, ride a bike, swim and go to the toilet. -I had to learn all about English, Maths, Science, HSIE, history, geography, metalwork, woodwork, art, cooking,

What made you grow up?** Ageing and slowly becoming aware of my responsibilities as an adult. The older I get, the more responsibilities I learn about and are thrust on me. I’ve grown up significantly over the last year-and-a-half with living on my own (in an actual unit not student accommodation), paying my own bills and working full-time in an

Write about a time when you should have spoken out but didn’t** When I was in year 11 (I think year 11) a friend of mine had taken the Department of Education to court, to try and receive compensation for injuries that were inflicted on her by a rogue bull in an agriculture class two years earlier. It was the

Explain why you’re not a boring person (Sue Germein). How do you bore yourself? I’m not a boring person because I have talents, flaws, quirks and a personality that is unique and make me different from everyone else, however this could be said for everyone. When it comes to me my talents are writing and craft. My flaws include but

What’s the most memorable dream you’ve ever had?** The most memorable dream I’ve ever had was one that I had only a few nights ago. It was two dreams combined into one where I managed to find love, where I appeared on the Biggest Loser and was bullied for gaining a little bit of weight. It was memorable because I’m

When was the last time you lost your temper?** Last year when a man I briefly dated only to end up being friends with, told me that he didn’t want to be friends with me anymore because he was busy with work and seeing someone new.   **Reference: Marsden J 1998, Everything I Know About Writing, Pan Macmillan, Australia.