Remembering In July
T his month, I want to reminisce about my life. A few days ago, I was looking for a picture of myself on a flight and realised I hardly have any. I usually travel out of the country alone, and I hate taking selfies, so there is almost no evidence that I have been anywhere.😌 My mum has always intimated that people put too much of their lives online, and somewhere along the line I accepted that advice without questioning it. Lately, though, I have wanted to hold on to the few good things I have experienced, especially the writing residencies. As a writer, one of the greatest opportunities you can receive is an invitation to a residency. I have been fortunate enough to attend a few, and each one has influenced me in ways that go beyond adding another achievement to my CV. They have changed how I write, how I observe people, how I travel, and how I understand the kind of stories I want to tell. I n September 2025, I travelled to Turkey for two days before continuing to ...
