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Why I Cannot Not Paint
“It’s Mum, she’s really sick” I said.
Mar 24 • Nicola Bird
This Is Life Too
A first world problem, I know
Mar 17 • Nicola Bird
Checking-In
Am I the only one?
Mar 10 • Nicola Bird
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

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
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

January 2026

The Ordinary Everyday
What if that's all I ever need?
Jan 13 • Nicola Bird

November 2025

This Creative Life
This article is 88% true
Nov 21, 2025 • Nicola Bird
Why I Quit the 100 Day Project
This article is 100% True
Nov 14, 2025 • Nicola Bird
Inaction: Neglect or Trust?
This post is 99% true.
Nov 2, 2025 • Nicola Bird

October 2025

Three Under Four
This article is 94% true.
Oct 12, 2025 • Nicola Bird
Your Taste is Why Your Work Disappoints You
And it's all instagram's fault.
Oct 6, 2025 • Nicola Bird
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