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this is ayshim
this is ayshim

writer, nutritionist, singer, anti-scam advocate

    books & writing bird by bird

    what i’m reading: bird by bird by Anne Lamott

    Ayshim, 8 May 20155 March 2024

    Bird by BirdSome Instructions on Writing and Lifeby Anne Lamott Have you ever noticed that…

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    books & writing first

    how many firsts can one have

    Ayshim, 14 March 20155 March 2024

    After I was allowed to be here in Australia legally, I went back to my…

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    books & writing Maeve Binchy

    the maeve binchy writers’ club

    Ayshim, 1 March 20155 March 2024

    Maeve Binchy’s Evening Class was the first book I have ever read in English. I…

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    books & writing

    on writing by stephen king

    Ayshim, 26 February 20155 March 2024

    I have a confession to make I have never ever read any of Stephen King’s…

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    books & writing books

    i bought books today

    Ayshim, 10 January 20155 March 2024

    An innocent trip to our local post office ended up in book shopping. It happens,…

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    books & writing

    when my imagination runs wild

    Ayshim, 9 January 20155 March 2024

    Yesterday, I spent quite a bit of time reading all sorts of books and blog…

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    books & writing

    …and writing begins

    Ayshim, 7 January 20155 March 2024

    It’s official; today is the day I have started writing my novel. Yesterday I cleaned…

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    life in sydney nilgiri's sunday buffet

    nilgiri’s sunday buffet, st leonards – sydney

    Ayshim, 26 October 20145 March 2024

    Let me tell you, Nilgiri’s Sunday Buffet is another kind of feast. Every Sunday this…

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    books & writing evening class

    evening class: the very fist book i read in english

    Ayshim, 11 October 20145 March 2024

    I remember making an attempt to read The Outsiders in the 80s and after several…

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    life in sydney tellicherry

    tellicherry ‘coastal eats by nilgiri’s’ in neutral bay – sydney

    Ayshim, 8 October 20145 March 2024

    Named after famous Tellicherry pepper, this tiny little boutique place is actually Nilgiri’s sister restaurant….

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    books & writing Rayya Elias

    author sightings: rayya elias at uwrf

    Ayshim, 4 October 20145 March 2024

    October 4 2014 at The Salon in Ubud, Bali The first time I met Rayya…

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    books & writing robyn davidson

    a lunch with robyn davidson

    Ayshim, 3 October 20145 March 2024

    I read Tracks as late as 2014. It was recommended by another author —probably Elizabeth…

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    ayshim travels

    soma cafe (again), ubud – bali

    Ayshim, 27 September 20145 March 2024

    I loved Soma Cafe so much the first time, I had to go back there…

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    ayshim travels soma cafe

    soma cafe, ubud – bali

    Ayshim, 15 September 20147 November 2023

    VeganMofo Day 16 and I am in Ubud-Bali Peoples! I was too tired to blog…

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    books & writing elizabeth gilbert

    author sightings: elizabeth gilbert & rayya elias

    Ayshim, 7 March 20145 March 2024

    As part of the Sydney Writers’ Festival, Elizabeth Gilbert gave a 90-minute talk at City…

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    what i'm cooking flowering chives

    braised flowering chives with ginger

    Ayshim, 10 October 201329 November 2025

    After one visit to Chatswood last Friday, I was full of new Asian food ideas….

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    what i'm cooking Mushroom & Vegan Bacon on Toast

    mushroom & vegan bacon on toast

    Ayshim, 21 June 20135 March 2024

    I know I have been neglecting my blog a lot recently. Here’s why: (1) I…

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    life in sydney nilgiri's

    nilgiri’s indian restaurant, st leonards – sydney

    Ayshim, 9 March 20135 March 2024

    Our tastebuds are dancing with A-joy every time we go to Nilgiri’s; no exceptions! This…

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