This morning I took another walk, this time alone, surveying the silhouette of Sydney skyline. I desperately craved the opportunity to...

I went for an early-morning jog around the zoo, although, without Gemma, I wasn’t going particularly quickly. All I wanted to do was take...

I woke up before dawn and found myself with a smile on my face. Once I checked my phone, I got out of bed and got changed into black...

It didn’t surprise me that I woke up early. I donned my dressing gown, then slid the door open. Stepping out onto the balcony, I padded...

“Good morning.” “Morning,” Reuben replied, as we made our way through the airport, wheels of our suitcases rolling behind us. I titled my...

This morning for Tallulah’s birthday, she came and picked me up. “Happy birthday.” I rushed into her arms for a hug, then we parted,...

I sat down for the carnivore TAG meeting, knowing I needed to bring up the arrival of the dholes. It would be ideal if they could be...

I texted Patrick this morning, to wish him all the best for his final exam. Thank you xx; he replied quickly after. I kissed Mum on the...

I woke up early, which shouldn’t have been unexpected. My body knew that I needed to get up and go to work, to be on the opening shift....

“You need to decide when you’re going to open,” Reuben insisted to me, over the phone. “Otherwise, you’ll never open.” “Settle down,” I...

I’d taken the day off and everything, for the inspection. I got up and had a shower. The steam and the water were calming, but I always...

I arrived at Ricky and Maryam’s place in Lauderdale for the baby shower, stepping out of the car with gift in hand. Shrubs shaded over...

I fastened the laces of my shoes, while getting ready for Mbeli to come and pick me up. Her birthday present waited beside me, then I...

I needn’t have been worried about sleeping in. When I did awake, there was just a slither of light. It was enough to prevent me from...

I woke up, running a hand through my hair as my eyes adjusted to the light. Patrick rolled over. “How did you sleep?” “Yeah, alright.” I...

I squirted sunscreen into my palm. Dabbing the fingers of my other hand into the cream, I spread some across my cheeks. I listened to...

“Patrick’s offered to give me a lift for the trip,” I told Mum. She poured me a glass of water, nodding her head once as she handed it...

I checked my watch as I walked into the break room and did the maths to work out the time in Adelaide. Calling Isobel would be a way of...

“I’ve invited Sloane on the camping trip.” I nodded. While I was trying to seem as cool as possible, I think that I was trying too hard....

I arrived at work first thing this morning, dropping my bag off in the staffroom and smiling politely to Patrick in greeting. “Hey.”...