Why I’m So Scared Of Making New Friends
Hopefully we can all bond over the relatability of having made shitty friends at one point in our lives. Of course, I’ll do my best to be polite towards new people, but on the whole, I will keep everyone at arm’s length until I KNOW that history won’t repeat itself. Anyway, these are all the […]
5 Steps to Getting a Hot Girlfriend When You’re a Mid, Short King (From Personal Experience)
Navigating the realm of dating can be a daunting journey, especially when you don’t fit the conventional mould of tall, dark, and handsome. But fear not, fellow short kings, for love knows no height restrictions. Drawing from personal experience, here are five tried-and-true steps to help you land that hot girlfriend and defy societal expectations. […]
Love in the Era of Doom Scrolling: A Gen Z Perspective
Is love on life support in the era of disappearing swipes, bad pick up lines, and Snapchat hookups? It’s a question that sends shivers down the spines of many Uni students as we attempt to navigate the perplexing landscape of modern romance. With memes losing their relevance and GIFs gathering digital dust, and Snapchat becoming […]
I got accepted onto Raya, so you don’t have to!
If you’re unfamiliar with Raya, it’s an American dating app created to allow ‘alike’ people to ‘connect’. What this really means is that it’s for ‘public’ people to connect with other ‘public’ people. In fear of saying too much and getting banned, I hope you’re picking up what I’m putting down! But how did I […]
10 Things I hate about being a Kiwi Overseas
My year across the ditch has made me aware of the slightly concerning stereotypes people have about us Kiwis! It’s also made me appreciate the things we just get right. So, here are my top ten things I don’t particularly love about being a Kiwi overseas (particularly in Aus land)! 1. “Do a Haka!” Unfortunately, […]
Note to Self: Don’t Sweat
I am reaching my 20s now and compared to other kids my age, I am just a grain of sand in a desert. What is so special about them that I can’t do? Why can’t I be as successful as them? Why do my dreams seem so unreachable when they are already at their peak? […]
What NOT To Do After A Breakup – Memos My Ex Didn’t Get
If you’re going through a breakup, please accept my deepest condolences. I hope you have a wonderful support system that can lift you up and keep you safe. I completely understand that you must be heartbroken, devastated, *insert other adjectives to describe emotional pain here*. You probably consider your ex-partner to be the worst thing […]
Clean Girl or Mob Wife?
2023 was the year of the clean girl. This was very fortunate for the likes of Glassons, who profusely benefited from the rise in basics and cotton headbands. However, for those like myself who can’t go five minutes without spilling something down themselves, or rock a slick back without genuinely looking like an egg, it […]
The Politics of Language
I have never, and will never, vote for Christopher Luxon. I find him out of touch, condescending, and the type of two-1 caricature who would view his own success as the sole product of his hard work and not the advantages that were given to him through socio-economics, education, race, and privilege. The danger to […]
Post-Summer Skincare
With temperatures dropping as we’ve entered autumn and are gearing up for the inevitable long winter-haul, one of the most important self-care adjustments to consider is your skincare routine. During summer, we focused on lighter layers of products and SPF everything, but now we need to nurture our skin in the cold. From what I’ve […]