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Updated: December 9th, 2023. — See the dude next to a Quokka? That’s me. I grew up in the UK. It’s a seaside town that’s well… by the sea.

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Meet Your New Favorite Author: Matt Lillywhite
Meet Your New Favorite Author: Matt Lillywhite
About Me

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Human Parts

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If I Could Tell My Childhood Bully One Thing, It Would Be This

Kindness is a superpower — I get home from school and run upstairs to my bedroom. I don’t want to face my mom after what happened at school today. When dinner is ready, however, there’s nowhere to hide, and I walk downstairs with a giant bruise on my arm. “What happened darlin’?” my mom asks. …

Mental Health

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If I Could Tell My Childhood Bully One Thing, It Would Be This
If I Could Tell My Childhood Bully One Thing, It Would Be This
Mental Health

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On Reflection

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“I Love You” Is The Most Beautiful Phrase In The English Language

I wish I could say it to my grandfather one last time — I walked into my grandfather’s home, not knowing what to expect. He normally sat in the living room with a freshly brewed cup of coffee. However, on that fateful day, my grandfather was nowhere to be seen. “Come over here,” said my mom. “Grandad is lying in bed and his…

Relationships

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“I Love You” Is The Most Beautiful Phrase In The English Language
“I Love You” Is The Most Beautiful Phrase In The English Language
Relationships

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Publishous

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I Took A Bus From New York To Miami — Here’s What Surprised Me

It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made — “Taking a bus from New York to Miami is a terrible idea.” My friend begged me not to take a bus across America. He said it was dangerous and told horror stories about people getting robbed, stabbed, and stranded in the middle of nowhere. “Just take the plane instead,” he…

Travel

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I Took A Bus From New York To Miami — Here’s What Surprised Me
I Took A Bus From New York To Miami — Here’s What Surprised Me
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What I Wish People Knew About Digital Nomads

Everything you’ve heard about us is wrong — A lot of people don’t like digital nomads. They’re tired of seeing posts on social media about people sipping cocktails on tropical beaches with the caption #BestLifeEver. But that’s not me. I’m not traveling to a new country every week on a never-ending vacation. Nor am I relaxing by the…

Travel

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What I Wish People Knew About Digital Nomads
What I Wish People Knew About Digital Nomads
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On Reflection

·2 days ago

That Time I Jumped Off A Perfectly Good Building

I used to be terrified of dying. But in doing so, I never truly lived. — I burst into the first-floor bathroom of a towering skyscraper. My breaths come in short gasps, and my palms are slick with sweat. I don’t want to admit to my friend, James, that I’m scared of heights. But when he knocks on the door, there’s nowhere to hide, and I…

Travel

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That Time I Jumped Off A Perfectly Good Building
That Time I Jumped Off A Perfectly Good Building
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Globetrotters

·2 days ago

How I Spent A Perfect Day In Melbourne, Australia

It’s one of the most liveable cities in the world — My flight lands in Melbourne during the early hours of the morning. Feeling grateful to be in one of the world’s most livable cities, I step out of the airport, locate a taxi, and ask to be taken downtown. Just outside Flinders Street Station, I bump into a close friend…

Travel

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How I Spent A Perfect Day In Melbourne, Australia
How I Spent A Perfect Day In Melbourne, Australia
Travel

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The Book Cafe

·Dec 1

Is This The Point Of Reading, Living Life With No Regrets?

I’ve spent my life between the pages of books, and reading has taught me to cherish every moment. — I say goodnight to my mom as I walk upstairs. I don’t want her to know I plan to stay up late on a school night, so I tiptoe along the hallway, shut my bedroom door, and pretend to sleep. A few minutes later, I reach for my magical flashlight…

Reading

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Is This The Point Of Reading, Living Life With No Regrets?
Is This The Point Of Reading, Living Life With No Regrets?
Reading

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Digital Global Traveler

·Nov 27

These Are The Days For Cautious Optimism

There’s a glimmer of hope when it comes to protecting our oceans — My heart sank as I stood motionless on a beach in Southeast Asia. The once beautiful scenery was ruined by a sea of cigarette butts, plastic bags, and food wrappers bobbing up and down. “Why can’t we clean this up?” I wondered. …

Sustainability

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These Are The Days For Cautious Optimism
These Are The Days For Cautious Optimism
Sustainability

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On Reflection

·Nov 23

“Maybe You Should Talk To Someone”

I was reluctant to talk about my anxiety for years — Intense fear grips me as I sprint out of the classroom. My footsteps echo along the silent corridor, and I can feel my heart racing, its pounding rhythm almost deafening to my ears. My hands tremble for several minutes as I try to calm down. When the bell rings, however…

Mental Health

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“Maybe You Should Talk To Someone”
“Maybe You Should Talk To Someone”
Mental Health

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