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Hi,

I'm Jonty, and this is my blog. That's me over there, holding a second hand guitar I was given on my 15th birthday. I'm from Sydney, Australia and at the time of writing I'm 21 years old. Other than that I really don't know what else you need to know about me, so here are some random facts:

  • My favourite TV show is Twin Peaks
  • I am about to finish a communications degree with a major in creative writing
  • I am a cricket tragic
  • I currently work for the Uniting Church in Australia as a Children, Youth & Families Worker
  • I play guitar in a band called Mixtape For The Drive and have another music project called Dismantle the Sky
  • I am a nerd about all things music, film and books
  • My favourite record of all time is Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago
  • My favourite movie is Donnie Darko
Thanks for stopping by! Let me know if you enjoy anything you come across on this blog. All of it comes from a place of wanting to write, not out of any desire to please anyone else, but it does feel nice to know when people appreciate what I do. You can find me on most socials, so follow me there if you really want. 


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