Creating is not just a personal joy. It’s an honor of an obligation. In Amy Poehler’s book Yes Please they talk about creating to make you truly feel. Not to manipulate you though. They create with respect. (Warning, very, very minor spoilers for the very last episode of Parks & Rec.) The Honour […]
Writing
Unbelievable Life
Last night, when doing literally nothing (ok, watching a Friends rerun on TV while playing a game on my phone, because that’s my idea of doing nothing) I had an idea. I had a flash back to a situation I was in once. Not situation as in negative, but situation as in unusual place I […]
Trying Out Dictation
Trying Out Dictation If you’ve read my newsletter recently, you’d know that I’m working dictation as a way to “write” faster. So far, the idea of voice recording myself is great. Only I need to pay to get it transcribed. Which I’m not unwilling to pay for, but I thought I would try some […]
Do We Make Things Harder Than They Really Are?
Do We Make Things Harder Than They Really Are? This is something I’ve been wondering for a while now. I know, I have a problem with getting frustrated about the pace of my life and then taking on too much, and then burning out. I totally will not mention right now the new blog […]
The X-Files MiniSeries
Spoilers for the new mini series episodes of The X-Files, uh obviously. That probably means spoilers for every other season too. And, if you read this, you’ll see why, but spoilers for both the Firefly and Stargate universes, too. While it’s possible The X-Files were on TV sometime while I was growing up, the […]
The Value Of Passion In Your Art
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Parks & Recreation (season 3), The Office (UK) Christmas Special and Amy Poheler’s book Yes Please. Yes, I take spoilers very seriously. Anyway, onto the post. If you’re still reading. I was up to the Parks & Rec chapters from Yes Please on my way home from […]
How Routine Helps Me Write
There is something about a routine that allows me to write. It’s strange; normally I like to claim I avoid a routine or being “normal” as much as possible. But there is something about a routine that helps. Last year I had a period of time when my day job was truly casual, […]
Why I’m Loving Scrivener
I’ve been an Evernote user for SO many years. Check out this really old post where I wrote tips on how to used – it looks so different now, and that just goes to show how long I’ve been using it! However, recently (ish) I have given up on it. Now, this is a genuine […]
Do You Care If Employers See Your Social Media Accounts?
I saw a joke on Twitter recently: a guy with a shocked face & a caption: That moment in a job interview when you realise they’ve been looking at your social networks… #theapprentice pic.twitter.com/pTJKZFomc9 — The Apprentice (@bbcapprentice) December 16, 2015 Do You Care If Employers See Your Social Media Accounts? […]
(Re)Considering My Education
As you can see from all the times (here, here, here & here) that I’ve blogged about uni and studying, I love to learn and therefore I have a really hard time accepting that study hasn’t worked for me. I loved going to uni. Sure, it was stressful at times, but I love learning and […]