2019 WISPA Award Entries

It should come as no surprise that I’m a big fan of women’s sport in both my personal and professional life. The Women in Sport Photo Action Awards bring this interest together with my hobby of photography. Here are my three entries for this year’s contest, each of which were previously shared in my Instagram feed and/or story.

New South Wales player Isabelle Kelly moves the ball against Queensland in the first Women's State of Origin match - 22 June 2018, North Sydney Oval.
New South Wales player Isabelle Kelly moves the ball against Queensland in the first Women’s State of Origin match – 22 June 2018, North Sydney Oval.
New South Wales player Nita Maynard passes to teammate Talesha Quinn in the first Women's State of Origin match - 22 June 2018, North Sydney Oval.
New South Wales player Nita Maynard passes to teammate Talesha Quinn in the first Women’s State of Origin match – 22 June 2018, North Sydney Oval.
Southern Stars all-rounder Ellyse Perry bowls against New Zealand White Fern Jess Watkin in a T20 international match - 29 September 2018, North Sydney Oval
Southern Stars all-rounder Ellyse Perry bowls against New Zealand White Fern Jess Watkin in a T20 international match – 29 September 2018, North Sydney Oval

Feeling Stronger Than Ever

Nothing in my life – apart from knowing and loving The Girl – has been as positively transformational as undertaking a PhD. I’ve come to enjoy the hardest moments the most, because I almost always come out the other side feeling stronger than ever. Inching ever closer…

“Pain Is Temporary – PhD Is Forever”

I’ve been thinking fondly of my time in Brisbane last July. In between: lots and lots of writing up findings. Almost there.

The new slogan of our cohort is “pain is temporary – PhD is forever.” 😏

Pots Simmering On My Cognitive Stovetop

I have too many thoughts competing for my attention at the moment. Too much input and not enough output has left quite a few pots simmering on my cognitive stovetop. One more week and I can do a mental detox. Can’t wait.