Category: Writing

  • Childhood Dreams

    When I started this blog two years ago I had a different idea of what I wanted it to be about. You see, ever since I’ve been young I’ve wanted to be a journalist. If you asked me why, I’m not sure I could say; maybe I just wanted to be like Clark Kent (I…

  • The Books That Changed My Life (part one)

    I have some news. No, unfortunately I haven’t found an agent yet (although hopefully soon!); I’ve decided to start a second blog. I’ve spent the last few weeks setting it up, so feel free to have a look and let me know what you think. It’s called Modern Classics and came about when I decided…

  • Indy Rides Again

    I love Harrison Ford. He’s one of those actors that always feels familiar no matter what he’s in. It’s the same whenever I watch Clint Eastwood or Tom Hanks; they just become their parts and bring their experience to any film. At one time Ford had starred in the top five box office hits of…

  • What does your email say about you?

    Update: If you’re coming to this post from Google, this quiz is no longer available. If you’d like to take a similar one, try this one. Has it really been eleven days since my last post? I knew it had been a while but I didn’t realise it had been as long as that! I…

  • Turn off your damn phone

    Dear Mr. Inconsiderate, Remember me? I’m the young man who had the misfortune of sitting next to you on the bus the other day. Yes, the bearded guy with the big nose. So you do remember me. I’m glad because I definitely remember you. Could you do me a favour? The next time someone sits…

  • 5 things about me

    I like memes. I know some people don’t but I think a good meme can say a lot about a person without revealing too much. So thanks to Sulz and Ella for tagging me for this one. Looks like fun. ;) 5 things found in your bag (I’ll use my messenger bag) Sunglasses iPod and…

  • What's wrong with my name?

    I could use some advice at the moment. Over the last few days I’ve received a couple of strange comments on an old post and I’m not sure what to do about them. The post still gets traffic and the comments have nothing to do with the post, so it’s bugging me. I think anyone…

  • What’s wrong with my name?

    I could use some advice at the moment. Over the last few days I’ve received a couple of strange comments on an old post and I’m not sure what to do about them. The post still gets traffic and the comments have nothing to do with the post, so it’s bugging me. I think anyone…

  • The modern face of racism

    The modern face of racism

    Image: Racism by Temi00 on Deviant Art Has anyone seen Lost in Translation? I’ve been catching up on some DVDs recently and I’d forgotten how good it is. I liked it at the movies but I think it plays better on DVD; it feels more intimate somehow. Bill Murray’s performance is wonderful and it’s a…

  • You've got to be kidding me

    Update: If you’re searching for images of the Montauk Monster, please see this post. If you are seeing ads with this post, I apologise; it is WordPress who have put them here, not me. You’ve got to love eBay, don’t you? Between finding a sweater for a bargain in just the right colour or a…