These are strange times indeed; who could have predicted a virus would have us all hiding indoors, effectively cancelling everyone's year and bringing distress, hardship and grief to many. The surreal has become routine and the uncertainty is cultivating the best and worst of human characteristics with seemingly no middle ground. I've managed my own … Continue reading Give It A Name
Nothing is Binary
It was on a rainy Tuesday evening last week that I braved the tube at rush hour to get to London Bridge. Jostling among the crowds of people and getting a little lost outside the station had me flustered, but finding my friend and scoffing down a scrummy Love Burger from Leon soon righted my … Continue reading Nothing is Binary
London’s Calling
It’s February which means dull January is over for another year, we’ve made it through the worst of winter, Brexit has happened and for better or worse there is a sense that life is settling into a normal routine. It makes December and the festive season feel like ancient history. Thinking back on my Christmas … Continue reading London’s Calling
Dry Season
It was a beautiful winter’s day last Saturday; the sunshine, clear sky and still crisp air created perfect conditions for a walk. It was glorious to feel warmth and explore parts of East London I hadn’t seen before, at least not in the daylight. It was a joy to pause and take the time to … Continue reading Dry Season
A Festive Ramble
I returned to work this week with a little spring in my step. After two weeks off, much rest and mental and physical un-clenching, I actually felt like I’d had a comprehensive holiday. A colleague asked generally what everyone’s top three holiday moments were, and I had to think about my answer. I spent much … Continue reading A Festive Ramble
Tackling Negativism
It was five years ago that friends and I embarked on our Philippine holiday. Our time in Baguio was packed full of adventures big and small; whether it was to find a restaurant that served vegetarian options, eventually finding a beach upon which to relax and soak up some sun, or the epic journey to … Continue reading Tackling Negativism
Festive Cheers
This time of year overindulgence is endorsed; December is practically battered and deep fried in it. There is also an expectation among the feasting and partying to go hard, go big, no liver shall remain untested. I have been that person, pushing the limits because it was sanctioned by continuous festivities, encouraged by the dangling … Continue reading Festive Cheers
Look Who’s Back
It was while I was in high school that a production of the play ‘Popcorn’ was on stage in Cape Town. It caused a bit of controversy due to its subject matter being the highly topical influence of violence in media. This was the time when Quentin Tarantino was rocketing to the height of his … Continue reading Look Who’s Back
A Classic Reaction
Regular readers will notice I write a lot about going to gigs. Living in London provides ample opportunity to see acts live and I can never let a performance of a favourite band/artist or a newly discovered talent pass by, despite the groans from my credit card. Music has always meant a lot to me; … Continue reading A Classic Reaction
Glass Half Full
It’s felt like a really long week. Friday has finally arrived and the cold air bristled my face as I shuffled to the bus stop this morning. Ascending the stairs a lone pound coin on an empty seat blinked at me and I picked it up as I sat. I feel awkward picking up lost … Continue reading Glass Half Full
