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Absurdism
I rarely delete posts from this blog, even the ones written late at night that I might regret in the morning. But I’ve just deleted my latest one. I’m not sure if I should have, perhaps I should have let…
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The Israel-Palestine Conflict
Preface In the last few years, I have noticed a sense of unease throughout the world, compounded by events that highlighted our vulnerability, societal division, and the fragility of our shared values. The COVID-19 pandemic in particular halted the rhythms…
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The 10 Best TV Shows Ever
It’s impossible to have an objective opinion on this topic. There’s no reality where I can provide what I believe to be the ten greatest television shows of all time without being completely biased or emotional. This list is entirely…
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September
Before I write one of these posts, I try to think about what I actually want to say. There’s nothing wrong with rambling on about a random topic, and there’s sometimes a need for a discussion around a particular theme,…
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Remembering John (Year 4)
It’s now been four years since John died. I do still think about him, not just when I go near West Hampstead station either. He represented something between me and my dad, and it was quite special as I doubt…
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May
Does anyone actually find introductions easy to write? Whether a blog post or an essay, I never know how to start. I sort of have an idea of what I want to write about but I can’t always get going…
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February
I have no idea how I got to be so jaded. I wasn’t always this way. I had a lot of hope as a kid, loads of exciting plans for the future. I used to make home movies and draw…
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December
December can be a bit of a nightmare for me. It’s festive as fuck, but I have a trifecta of celebrations to get through and they put a lot of pressure on me. It starts with my birthday, then Christmas,…
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Ramblings (2)
Most of the entries on my blog are these random introspective pieces, which I affectionately categorise as “musings.” They’re the byproduct of late-night contemplative keyboard smashing that results in raw, unfiltered thoughts. I refrain from editing them, save for spelling…