When I was in primary school we had dog, Montie. She was a little white Jack-Russel-Cross-Corgi. She loved us, with all of the love of a Jack Russell. And, she was an escape artist, just as a Corgi should be. Day by day I would walk to school. Down Waratah, up Crowley, and then along Berowra Waters Road, until … Continue reading Montie follows me to School
Stranded in Noumea
I was cruising New Caledonia on the Pacific Pearl with my Aunty Miriam, Uncle Peter and Brother Simon. We had just docked at Noumea for the day. The crew explained that we could spend the day visiting Noumea, but we needed to be back by 5pm. They told horror stories of people had been late and had … Continue reading Stranded in Noumea
The Delivery Disaster
"Isaac, any chance you can come to work tonight?" I was called last minute into work an extra shift at Domino's one particularly busy night. My car was in urgent need of repairs, so I was lucky that night to be able to use my mum's car. It was pouring. There were traffic jams. Chaos. Customers … Continue reading The Delivery Disaster
Learning to Drive Manual
Originally I learnt to drive Automatic, but a few years later I found myself with a Manual car. I hadn't mastered the clutch yet. On the open road I was fine, but starting remained a particular challenge. Four friends were in the car, and we were heading for lunch at Pie in the Sky. Up ahead was … Continue reading Learning to Drive Manual
The White Tiger Cubs
In India, my friend, his family and I, decided to visit the Zoo. We walked down the Zoo paths and I sang all of the animal related songs I knew. School groups crowded around me to listen, but this was nothing out of the ordinary. We came to the White Tiger Enclosure. I do think white … Continue reading The White Tiger Cubs
My Mum, The Substitute Teacher
Once, when I was in year 4, the unthinkable happened. My mum was called in to be the substitute teacher for my class. There were some perks, such as on the way to school I got to tell the teacher what I wanted to do in class that day. I even got to design the afternoon … Continue reading My Mum, The Substitute Teacher
The Witch Neighbour
I was 7 years old, and walking home from the bus stop from school. I passed by my neighbour's house. My neighbour, an elderly lady, was gardening in the front yard. I just walked innocently, probably humming 'How do you solve a problem like Maria,' to myself, I imagine. The lady paused her gardening, and said … Continue reading The Witch Neighbour
Hospital in India
The first time I went to India, I got food poisoning (not from the curry, mind you, but from McDonalds!). 1 travelling companion, Sarah, got it too. The locals whisked us off to hospital. As we neared the hospital I remembered lots of advice people had given me which included, 'Don't use needles in India' and 'Avoid … Continue reading Hospital in India
My First Day of High School
It was my first day of Gosford High. At lunch I visited the library, and got chatting with an older kid. Unfortunately I had assumed that he would lead me out of the library when it was class time, but neither of us heard the bell. So we innocently chatted away. Finally, we did leave … Continue reading My First Day of High School
The Canberra Uni Story
I was atop a mountain in India when I suddenly realized I wanted to become a Drama Teacher (how cliche). I returned home and immediately applied to UNSW's Diploma of Education. I wrote a prayer; Dear Lord, help me get accepted into the course at UNSW. And a moment later I read my emails; Your application has been rejected. … Continue reading The Canberra Uni Story
Isaac Memoirs 