Annie

Bio

Hi, I’m Annie, a Year Ten student who loves diving into the world of words. I enjoy writing vignettes and memoirs, capturing the essence of everyday moments and turning them into something special. When I’m not writing, you can find me daydreaming about new story ideas or getting lost in a good book. My writing is all about heartfelt reflections and vivid snapshots of life, making even the simplest moments feel extraordinary. I’m always curious and constantly inspired, and I hope to share my unique perspective with the world.

Short Story

Comforting Flavours

Every time I take the first bite into a dreamily fluffy and warm scone, I am instantly brought back to school holidays spent with my grandma on the farm. Everything about Marjorie is considered, classic and fuss free, and somehow anything in the kitchen could become something magical.

I’m ten. Cosied up in my grandma’s leather easy chair, my legs dangle above the cool floorboards I couldn’t be more content. Ma’s serving up yet another plate of her famous scones just for me, I’d would never dream of refusing another helping. The sweet smell of cream beaten by hand mingled with the modest lavender of her perfume is familiar, I feel warm inside.  I squeal with excitement before I take my first bite of heaven.

“If you really like my scones that much, why don’t I pass on the recipe to you so you can make them when you go home?” suggests Ma.

If I’m honest, I am more than happy to help out in the taste testing department, like my grandpa but the prospect of physically baking feels like a chore.

“I’d love that!” I chime in from my cosy position under the soft lambskin rug.

With many words of gentle encouragement, I am attempting to combine the milk, butter, and flour to form the dough, mimicking the rhythmic process that came as second nature to Ma’s weathered hands. I’m confused as to why my ball of dough is a crumbly mess and I’m getting tempted to throw it out and restart. I’m not sure if it’s out of fear of food waste or the urge to help her struggling granddaughter, but she scoops up my dough and begins to work it into the bench. We can see it coming together until our dough had stuck into one perfect ball of dough! We separate the dough and place the scones in the oven with a satisfied sigh.

As Ma and I spread the jam and dollop a generous scoop of cream onto our warm scones we smiled as the familiar.  As I take my first bite the comforting flavours warm my heart.

Book Review Tuesdays with Morrie

Tuesdays With Morrie-Book Review

The experience of reading Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom was like sitting down with a wise grandparent who shares stories that change how you see the world. It’s about Mitch, a former student, reconnecting with his old professor Morrie Schwartz, who’s in the final stages of ALS. Every Tuesday, they meet to talk about life, love, regrets, and what really matters when you know time is limited.

What’s so powerful about this book is learning about Morrie’s way of seeing the world, even facing death, he’s optimistic, funny, and deeply compassionate. He has this ability to make you question your own priorities and rethink how you spend your time and energy. It’s a book that makes you stop and wonder if the things that seem urgent really are, and if there’s more value in the simple, meaningful connections we build with people.

As a young woman, I found myself relating to Mitch’s hustle and how he let life’s busyness get in the way of what he truly cared about. Morrie’s lessons on love, forgiveness, and pursuing a fulfilling life feel timeless and relevant, like advice that’s worth coming back to and I will continue to reflect on, especially in times when everything can feel overwhelming.

In the end, Tuesdays with Morrie isn’t just a book about dying; it’s a heartfelt guide to living well. It’s a quick read but one that lingers, and I’d recommend it to anyone who’s ready for some honest, tear-jerking, life-affirming wisdom.