Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Job, marriage, mortgage, kids; are these the expectations that narrate our reality? What makes you happy? We're constantly on a hamster wheel day in, day out. Sure, our life sequence is quite repetitive and may not be uplifting, but we've become so engrossed into what we should do and fulfil, the mass and materialistic consumption, [...]

Consent or Choice? The Difference Lies With You.

Consent or Choice? The Difference Lies With You.

What happened to choice? You're asked repeatedly throughout life whether you agree / consent to something. But who's making the initial choice, why can't it be me? And can you involuntarily consent? This can cross over into many different aspects in life. Something as minor as a dental appointment or more meaningful like signing a [...]

My Secret Driving Pleasures and Regime – I Can’t Be The Only One?

My Secret Driving Pleasures and Regime – I Can’t Be The Only One?

Your car's your own personalised space. Inside, away from onlooking eyes, you lead a different life. Eating cereal, driving barefoot, shaving even, I've heard them all; I'll clarify I haven't done either of these three, scouts honour! What does your double life look like? Ignore my messy bun, my car's used to this by now! [...]

Come with me to see Deacon Blue – All The Old 45s Tour: Nottingham Concert (21/09/2023)!

Come with me to see Deacon Blue – All The Old 45s Tour: Nottingham Concert (21/09/2023)!

Maybe the tour should be called all the Old 45s, bar one. But in the words of the global hit, 'you're a real gone kid'! I managed to nab two tickets very last minute, via ticketmaster. But when I tell you I was checking for the past month, I kid you not. Not one ticket [...]

I like being in the passenger seat every now and then | Wordless Wednesday.

I like being in the passenger seat every now and then | Wordless Wednesday.

Am I the prime example of a backseat driver? Of course, that's the best part!