Sorry, she’s just a bit shy
Charlotte McKenzie Charlotte McKenzie

Sorry, she’s just a bit shy

My “members-only” personality, which I was so proud of, was a prize I awarded those who made me feel comfortable.

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Work smarter, not harder
Charlotte McKenzie Charlotte McKenzie

Work smarter, not harder

Let’s call it the 60s equivalent of scrolling on your small screen (phone) while playing a film on the big screen (television). We can’t be blamed for our yearning to lead an efficient life; it’s almost always been the case.

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“Uber for Lottie?”
Charlotte McKenzie Charlotte McKenzie

“Uber for Lottie?”

The following poem is written based on my experiences from the Uber rides I participated in as the passenger

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Dearest, Duo Lingo
Charlotte McKenzie Charlotte McKenzie

Dearest, Duo Lingo

Our time spent together is always enjoyable, so why must we have such a complicated relationship? Mi dispiace verde uccellino.

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It’s been a long time coming
Charlotte McKenzie Charlotte McKenzie

It’s been a long time coming

It is no surprise that fans drew parallels between the key-shaped Eras Tour stage and a metaphorical key to buying back her masters. The devil works hard, but Taylor Swift and her team work harder.

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Drink bottle currency
Charlotte McKenzie Charlotte McKenzie

Drink bottle currency

Once thought to be a fad of the high school days, it is clear that drink bottles maintain their currency as an aid to social status.

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Mother’s Day
Charlotte McKenzie Charlotte McKenzie

Mother’s Day

From the handmade pasta necklaces primary school kids bring home in their backpacks, to the half-strength, skinny milk, extra hot cappuccino waiting on the bedside table, many put “actions speak louder than words” into play. My mother’s actions certainly speak louder than her simple words.

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Instagram alive and well thanks to emerging musician
Charlotte McKenzie Charlotte McKenzie

Instagram alive and well thanks to emerging musician

I suppose Edward Sheeran has reminded me of the fun I used to have on the app in those early years, posting after a pool day with friends or sharing my excitement when I got the salmon coloured Chuck Taylors that soon became part of my anatomy.

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Not funny ‘ha ha’, funny weird
Charlotte McKenzie Charlotte McKenzie

Not funny ‘ha ha’, funny weird

Heck, when it comes to family events, it’s almost guaranteed a boomer aunt or uncle’s joke will hit a nerve, but we can only defend our “woke” culture and generation so much before things get murky.

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Bobby “Bonds” Irwin
Charlotte McKenzie Charlotte McKenzie

Bobby “Bonds” Irwin

Robert feels like a little brother… It feels wrong to treat these images the way I treat my other internet crushes: with passion and desperation. In this instance, I must come to the table with integrity and maturity.

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