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Memories of backyard soccer

Photo: (from left) Our dog Max, my brother and I hanging out in the backyardEvery time I kick any k...

Culture shock in Japan

Most of the Japanese students that I went to school with in Germany and later Australia had a few t...

My dream-job

Above: a short video that a friend edited together of my band The Goood Things live performanceI us...

Rain, rain go away... or stay if you like

I’m a fan of rainy days as long as I don’t have to leave my house. Sitting inside while it’s pourin...

The next destination on my list is...

  The last overseas holiday that my family went on was to Thailand and it was action-packed. My wi...

My morning routine

My morning routine usually starts with my 6:30am alarm going off, me rolling over, hitting snooze a...

Who is the person I admire most?

Who do I admire most? Watch the video above to find out... When we admire or have a lot of respect...

The 15-minute morning study rule

The best way to improve your English is to make studying part of your daily routine. Remember that ...

Keeping a schedule the old school way

I’ve tried and failed at a few different ways of keeping a schedule. I used to buy an annual diary ...

New Year's Resolutions

Photo: my personal trainer giving me push-ups advice I think that New Year's resolutions are a grea...

A leisurely stroll in Autumn

Autumn is the best season for going for a walk around the neighbourhood. The temperature is just ri...

Lifehack: The Enthusiastic Bottle Opener

  The other day, I sat down at the table in our kitchen with a bottle of beer and was getting...

Oktoberfest: a playground for kids and adults!

  The most unique festival that I’ve ever been to is the original Oktoberfest in Munich...

Grandparents a world away

  When I was a kid, I lived in Germany and my grandparents resided in Australia and New Zeala...

'The Piano' movie theme song

When I was a kid, I took piano lessons from the age of seven to thirteen. I didn’t like pra...