At the end of each work day Hugo would have a lot to process on the train home. Harriet would sit in silence for a good hour on the bus after each training session, considering everything that just happened. There's reliving exciting moments and then there's quiet reflection. The former is a sign of joy … Continue reading Processing a lot →

In the TV show Motherland the main character is very unlikeable. She does some questionable acts that really throw her status as a good person into contention. But it doesn't seem to put me off the show and I think that's because the writers make sure to balance out the screen time with other characters. … Continue reading Motherland main character →

I think sometimes wallowing is mistaken for processing. Processing is good. Processing helps prevent the night terrors. Processing helps make sense of the world. They may look the same when lying on the ground staring up at the ceiling but sometimes you don't need instant positivity. Sometimes it's better to just let the mind interpret, … Continue reading Wallowing or processing →

I think the modern human has learned how to be well behaved in society. Especially how to hold their tongue. Therefore I think the best escapism comes in the form of TV shows, movies, and books where the character says what we would love to say but don't have the courage to do so. We … Continue reading Politeness outlet →

I think if you tap into the fast lane of life it's absurdly easy to get anxious and stressed. But I think ever present is the slow lane. A version of your reality that is moving so slowly it bores you. To enter this version you need to put your phone away, don't complete any … Continue reading Boredom beats anxiety →

I think if Kerry had won that all Ireland today it would have timidly moved the emotional needle down in Killarney. It's because it's the expected norm and the standard the fans hold the team to. Which is why they're so great. But it's great for the game and for humanity for Mayo to win … Continue reading Mayo joy →

The problem was that we got our hopes up and were actually quite hurt by the other person not coming through for us. But we don't want to be a diva. We want to be the cool and resilient type that doesn't get bothered by trivial hurts. But it's hard because the heart or the … Continue reading Pretending not to care →

I think an engagement proposal shouldn't be a surprise. Maybe a shock in the moment, when you thought it was going to be just another dinner date and all of a sudden they're down on one knee. But not a surprise in the relationship. I reckon after a certain amount of time there should be … Continue reading Proposal shocks →

I think the specialness of an interview is lost on a celebrity. So much of their lives are out in the public domain that it's not surprising when an interviewer has done their research. In fact a celebrity would likely get annoyed if the interviewer did not do their research. But if someone took the … Continue reading Person research →

I think you always regret the times you were out of integrity. The moments where you acted rashly or out of fear. These measures will be different for everyone. Remembering a snappy retort could trigger pride or cringe depending on what they value. I don't think anyone is safe from those regrets. Enlightenment doesn't arrive … Continue reading Painful memories →