For young people across the globe, regardless of background, ethnicity or beliefs, politics is becoming a fundamental centre point of our lives, dictating and influencing the way we think, act and, for those old enough, vote. I have actively avoided political comments on this blog, not because of a lack of interest in the topic; … Continue reading Introduction to Political Posts, and an Outline of my Political Views
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My 2018 … in Music
2018 has been a phenomenal year for all kinds of reasons, one of which being the music released in the last 12 months. This year, I have enjoyed so many new songs and albums, from newly-discovered artists to all-time favourites. Many of you will know how much I love and obsess over music, and 2018 … Continue reading My 2018 … in Music
New Year’s Resolutions: Starting Ahead
Before I get started, I just want to say that I hope you have all had a truly wonderful holiday season, with time spent with family, friends and loved ones. I hope, like me, you've eaten too much (c'mon, that chocolate isn't going to eat itself now, is it?), and enjoyed infinite quantities of questionable … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions: Starting Ahead
Little Moments
We were laughing, I think. Or maybe we weren't. Maybe they were laughing; maybe I was too. I can't remember. It's not important. It was a long time ago, anyway. Not so long ago, a few years, perhaps, or last week -- I forget the details. We were laughing. And then we weren't. It's strange … Continue reading Little Moments
What I’ve Learnt at College
It's hardly within my capabilities to deny that my blog posts have, in the last four months, become inconsistent, rare and altogether isolated from one another. It upsets me, to a point: not excessively, in all honesty, and clearly not enough to make me do anything about it. But I wish it wasn't so -- … Continue reading What I’ve Learnt at College
The Sort-of-New Me, Kind of I Guess
Starting at a new place -- whether that be a school, college, university or something else -- is hard. There's no way to get around that: it's hard, you're undoubtedly going to fuck up at least once, and if you don't then you're inarguably the exception, not the rule. I've done it three times in … Continue reading The Sort-of-New Me, Kind of I Guess
Autumn Playlist
As, in the northern hemisphere at any rate, the leaves begin to fade to a crisp golden brown and fall from their trees, as the wind becomes sharper and fresher, and the need for a hot chocolate and cozy blanket in the evenings becomes more and more apparent, I know it's time for autumn. I … Continue reading Autumn Playlist