This Creative Life

Why I Cannot Not Paint

“It’s Mum, she’s really sick” I said.

Mar 24 • Nicola Bird

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This Is Life Too

A first world problem, I know

Mar 17 • Nicola Bird

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Checking-In

Am I the only one?

Mar 10 • Nicola Bird

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If I want to

This week in writing class, Jules, our teacher, asked us to reflect on the deep desires we have for our future life, and to examine if there are ways to…

Mar 7 • Nicola Bird

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February 2026

What I'm looking for when I hire a mentor

“I noticed it was your birthday,” my cleaner said.

Feb 25 • Nicola Bird

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Re-Entry

Fuck me, it’s been a long wintering. I’ve written only two posts here since mid-November my creative smarts have been tucked up in my bear-cave with me…

Feb 24 • Nicola Bird

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January 2026

The Ordinary Everyday

What if that's all I ever need?

Jan 13 • Nicola Bird

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November 2025

This Creative Life

This article is 88% true

Nov 21, 2025 • Nicola Bird

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Why I Quit the 100 Day Project

This article is 100% True

Nov 14, 2025 • Nicola Bird

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Inaction: Neglect or Trust?

This post is 99% true.

Nov 2, 2025 • Nicola Bird

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October 2025

Three Under Four

This article is 94% true.

Oct 12, 2025 • Nicola Bird

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Your Taste is Why Your Work Disappoints You

And it's all instagram's fault.

Oct 6, 2025 • Nicola Bird

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