Chad St. James

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” ― Oscar Wilde

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    The Hardest Thing Is to Live: Why Buffy Season 5 Hits Harder in 2025

    April 13, 2025 /

    Rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 5 in 2025 is more emotional than ever. From The Body to the Gift, the themes of grief, love, and legacy hit harder now.

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  • Pieces of Chad

    Justifying Love: A reflection on navigating the Partnership Visa process.

    March 30, 2025 /

    Going through a partnership visa application is mentally exhausting. Proving your love on paper feels like a surreal experience. This is my personal take on the mental toll, frustration, and hope in the process.

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    Why Michelle Trachtenberg’s passing hits differently.

    March 1, 2025 /

    When a celebrity passes, we sometimes wonder why it affects us so deeply. Why do we grieve for someone we've never actually met? The news of Michelle Trachtenberg's passing has left me wrestling with these questions. You can say it feels personal.

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  • Pieces of Chad

    We did a thing!

    February 25, 2025 /

    Last week marked a significant milestone for Cris and I, as we signed our civil union. Here's to the next exciting chapter.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Travel

    A little Sydney Adventure.

    February 16, 2025 /

    In late January, Cris and I visited Sydney, exploring the city and reconnecting with family. Highlights included The Rocks and Luna Park, making it a memorable adventure together.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Reviews

    My Essential Kindle Reads.

    February 9, 2025 /

    There is something magical about getting lost in a good book, whether an old classic, a gripping memoir, or a wild tale of adventure. I've spent countless hours flipping through pages (or, more accurately, tapping on my Kindle) and wanted to share some of my all-time favourite reads.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Travel

    Living out a childhood dream.

    January 8, 2025 /

    Facebook memories have a magical way of reminding us of past times. Today, they triggered a memory of living out a childhood dream precisely 8 years ago. It's a reminder that our dreams deserve to see the light of day, and we owe it to ourselves to make that happen.

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    As 2024 draws to a close…

    December 31, 2024 /

    As 2024 draws to a close, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible journey this year has been.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Randomness

    Thank you, John Marsden.

    December 18, 2024 /

    Hearing about the passing of Australian author John Marsden today hits me deeply. He was the first author whose books made me so excited that I would wait outside a bookstore on release day, counting down the seconds to get my hands on his latest work.

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  • Pieces of Chad,  Travel

    A brief visit to Melbourne.

    August 25, 2024 /

    I flew down to Melbourne a little while back for some work training. Cris and I used it as an opportunity to catch up with friends and do some sightseeing.

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  • Why Michelle Trachtenberg’s passing hits differently.
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