Sometimes I Forget

Sometimes I forget that a cup of tea makes things better.

Sometimes I forget how amazing it is to live and work in the city.

Sometimes I forget the feeling of winter, and the delight of snuggling under a blanket.

Sometimes I forget to call my Mum.

Sometimes I forget that it’s ok to miss my Best Friend.

Sometimes I forget [...]

Critical Reflection

Below is my final assignment for USSC6901: Fundamentals of US Studies.  Strangely, though it was an academic essay, I didn’t notice I was using abbreviations until it was returned, which was embarrassing, but generally, it’s a work I’m pretty proud of, and possibly the first blog post I’ve written that has been assessed.  Even if it [...]

Sufjan love of the week/month/quarter

Blogging’s been slow, partially because the only thing I seem to be able to blog about is why I’m having difficulty blogging, which is just navel-gazing and stupid.  I’ll try to do more soon, and I’d like to post my final essay from our USSC intro class, because it’s basically just a giant blog post, and [...]

I’m a little bit proud…

Now, I know I have no reason to be proud, per se, but I honestly can’t think of a better word for it.

My very favourite blogger, Mr Ezra Klein, whom you’ve all heard about ad nauseum, is starting work at The Washington Post later this month.

He’s a wonderful and truly inspiring writer, and a truly wonderful [...]