Category Archives: life

2191 New York

I went to New York recently and made this video while I was there.

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The night the clocks go forward

I’ve been really busy these past few days so I have. I started a new editing job up near Edinburgh, and I’m doing a wee bit of volunteering at a charity shop. I’m in charge of the book department – … Continue reading

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Poor wee Hans

Today was a sad day. By accident, I ended the life of a mouse. His name was wee Hans. I drove over to Satu’s flat in Edinburgh. After dinner she starts squeeling saying she just saw a big spider or … Continue reading

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24 days go by

All the snow is gone thank fuck. Big Jimmy, my old car, wasn’t coping very well in it. I even managed to dent the front when I drove over a stack of ice in the dark. I used to love … Continue reading

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November = free stuff

I was up in Edinburgh today viewing flats. They were dishing out free Bailies at the train station. I ain’t a drinker of that muck, but I wasn’t going to turn down free alcohol. I reckon this new hazelnut flavour … Continue reading

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Graduation month

October is nearly over. Mine started with some non-existent work experience. They didn’t get back to me until over a week later, saying they forgot I was meant to be in that week. I left it at that. I played … Continue reading

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October

October is a busy month so it is. I’ve got a gig at Pivo Pivo on the 18th. As yet, I’m undecided if I’ll play four or five songs, what ones and in what order. I’m thinking an instrumental first. … Continue reading

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1000 words per day

For September, I targeted myself the usual 1000 words min per day on my novel. A big surprise is that I’ve managed it so far. I usually break all my past self’s writing promises. But not this time. Well done … Continue reading

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Degree done

It’s been an eventful last few days. On Wednesday I got my final project mark back from uni and I got a distinction. Delighted! That gave me a lot of confidence pitching the idea at the Dragon’s Pen event at … Continue reading

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Beep Beep

Yesterday, I handed in the last piece of coursework for my Creative Writing Masters. My 20,000 word major project was handed in the week before. So, today should have finally been a relaxing day. Nope. I was on the M8 … Continue reading

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