Can I have a sweet?No!The two year old then hangs their head in disappointment.What about an apple?Chin still firmly on the chest, not budging.Yes they're trying to manipulate you but it's so delightfully obvious and coming from an innocent source that we call it cute.The thing is, I reckon we're all still like that two … Continue reading Subtle manipulations →

I posit that movies are the favourite art forms of overthinkers.Why?Because it's immersive.Standing in front of a painting doesn't make the noise in your head shut up like a rich plot demanding high concentration levels.Outdoor art is susceptible to outdoor conditions dominating the experience. Wet socks in a muddy field on a freezing evening makes … Continue reading Overthinking cinema →

I can understand how workaholics become so.We grew up being good kids for teachers and parents, doing what they said and what they liked.Then more time passed and we replaced the parent or teacher with a boss and knew instinctively to avoid trouble we had to do what they liked.Unfortunately chasing approval has overdosing capabilities … Continue reading The birth of a workaholic →

99% of work drama is making mountains out of molehills. Then again, that could be said for all drama. But it seems to be particularly relevant for workplaces. It's like when you're getting paid to be there your scandal sensors heighten. Perhaps overreacting to an email phrasing is a way to avoid work? Maybe complaining … Continue reading Work drama →

I think the truth is you don't need 3 years experience to do the job. I think you could train someone how to use Facebook Ads in a week. The principles are easy to learn and even if you don't have the time to train them yourself there are millions of articles online to help. … Continue reading 3 year barrier →

'Hey, keep this a secret but Grandad just told me he's going to give me his Faberge egg.' 'What?!? He told me I was getting it, not an hour ago.' And just like that your word is shot. It's the boy who cried wolf. It's taking everything you say with a vat of salt. We'll … Continue reading Faberge egg promises →

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 →