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Time Traveller
Words and Art by: Meili Tan, Monica Ouk, Dina Ivkovich, Lily Anna, Tiffany Forbes, Joseph Lew, Dena Tissera & Kiera Eardley respectively.
Our contributors take us on a trip down memory lane, providing a glimpse of their childhoods through the lens of a camera (a vintage 2000s one, no doubt).
… Time Traveller
Growing up and Growing Apart
Words by: Dena Tissera Art by: Ella Porter
Dear _______,
It’s been a long time since we last spoke; I’m not sorry about that. Our friendship is better stored as a memory, a pressed flower in an old book.
… Growing up and Growing Apart
Nurturing Your Inner Child
Words by: Vivian Tang Art by: Georgia Lilley
Our inner child is regarded as the truest form of self. Returning to this part of ourselves seems inherently tied to growth, as if we must practice self-reflection in order to move forward and achieve.
… Nurturing Your Inner Child
The Art that Defines Us
Words by: Lauren Gallina Art by: Lillian Busby
Twelve years ago, on a warm Saturday morning, I sat cross-legged in front of ABC3 while my mum combed out my loose curls and put them into two tight braids. As “Scotty and the Ninjas Too” were lighting up the screen, their voices filling the room, we were idly watching on. Both my mum and I focused on getting ready for netball before rushing out the door.
… The Art that Defines Us
Diary of A (Former) Tall Poppy
Words by: Natasha Schapova Art by: Stephanie Wong
Childhood. A blissful, almost utopian time in nearly everybody’s life, defined by happiness, purity and obliviousness. A time sprinkled with the belief that anything is possible, allowing us to swim in the wild and ornate potion of our imagination. We were assured that we could do anything that we set our minds to, and we embodied this mantra in every response to “what do you want to do when you grow up?”.
… Diary of A (Former) Tall Poppy
A Happy Chinese Valentine’s Day Sex
Words by Delilah Yu Art by Lily Li… A Happy Chinese Valentine’s Day Sex
Toasted TV
Words by Caitlin Johnston Art by Rebekah Rose
As times change, so do the lives of our beloved television shows. With teary eyes, we say goodbye to programs after a healthy run on our telly screens. But we’re all grown up now and some of our childhood TV shows are still running!
Memory timeline
Words by Gabriel Rehmtulla
Art by Carla Mosqueda
A human brain is like a treasure chest; a place to store knowledge, memories and experiences. … Memory timeline
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