Needless to say venting is different to confrontation. When you're venting you have free rein. You can say whatever you like safe in the knowledge that there will be no retribution. You don't need to tip toe around in fear of touching egg shells, instead you seek out the egg shells and crush them into … Continue reading Venting v confrontation →

I think if the novelty is not backed up with quality then there'll be no repeat business. So yes homemade knitted yoghurt is weird enough to attract the curious but does it taste good enough for them to spread the word?

A Christmas jumper is a huge sign. It says I'm here to have fun. It states, I'm committed to joining in and having a great time. Why? Because they're itchy, they're scratchy (shout-out to the Simpsons), they're extremely warm, they're ugly and they're so loud in colour combos that you can spot them from a … Continue reading Christmas jumpers mandatory →

You've lost something and you're also losing your mind trying to find it. You ask people have they seen it. They haven't. You turn the place upside down, still can't find it. Then it turns out it was in your pocket all along. Now you're partially relieved and grateful that you found it but on … Continue reading Relieved embarassment →

During my time on this earth I've managed to keep at bay any addictions to substances. I was a good boy and didn't get hooked on weed or heroin. But now it appears you can get addicted to speed, not the drug, but the good ole fashioned pace of life! It turns out the fast … Continue reading Addicted to speed →

Autumn in New England was, as advertised, beautiful. The colours I saw! The evergreen leaves hung beside the occasionally orange, which hung beside the rarely red, which hung beside the sometimes scarlet. It didn't occur to me that all but the ever green leaves were on death's door. There was me just staring up in … Continue reading Dying leaves →

"It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be" That's what the runners said after completing their first 10k. It seems reality is much more manageable than fear suggests.

"There is something in psychology known as the 'spotlight effect.' This is the phenomenon where people tend to overestimate how much others notice aspects of one's appearance or behavior." Cabrini.edu A handy definition to know for those wanting to reinvent themselves or leave their comfort zone. It pairs well with the reminder that life is … Continue reading The spotlight effect →

I ran a marathon once and unexpectedly I was cheered on by strangers whilst completing the route. It was great! It was such a lovely moment of humanity. Someone I had no prior contact with whatsoever was supporting me during my battle with adversity. The act gave me a fantastic lift and drove me on … Continue reading Stranger support →

Ruperto guffawed. 'You like Barbies!?!' But Tamathy showed no sign of embarrassment in his reply so Ruperto changed tack at lightning speed, agreed with Tamathy and tried to top his story. Dot dot dot. I think reading people and adapting to their expressions is an invaluable skill. However changing your opinion to match whomever is … Continue reading Reading and adapting →