In yesterday’s post I referred to the same group of friends- The Clayhill Crew, or The Oven Enthusiasts- and when I reflect on our time together, I often think about … Continue reading Spring Semester 2022: Narrative Currents
I had hoped to blog more than I have this year, but as predicted this site has been left untended and wilting in the wake of my book. When I … Continue reading Spring Semester 2022: Finding Fun Between the Deadlines
My new book, Fractured Threads, will be releasing this Saturday and is now available for purchase! I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the book throughout its journey- in regard … Continue reading Fractured Threads – Book Launch Q&A
In my last post I speculated that I might not have much time for blogging over the summer. I guess that turned out to be correct- but I finally have … Continue reading Cover Reveal for My Upcoming Book!
As you may or may not have noticed, I haven’t been blogging much this year. I always want to be posting on this site, but sometimes life gets in the … Continue reading Life Updates & a Special Announcement
As the train pulled into Waterloo Station, I got a text from Emily. I’m in Foyles. It was 6:30pm, February 24th 2022, a Thursday. That morning Russia had launched an … Continue reading Spring Semester 2022: Poetry at the Outbreak of War
I knew from the beginning that 2021 would be different. I graduated from The University of Winchester in 2014 without any plan for my life, and spent seven years living … Continue reading My Year in Review: 2021
In my previous post I spoke about balance. Juggling everything as a Master’s student is challenging, perhaps no more so than the end of the semester. I’d found a way … Continue reading Christmastime in Kingston: The Last Weeks of My First Semester
The time I’ve spent living here in Kingston so far feels, in my memory, a lot longer than four months. I’ve written about this phenomenon to death already, so I … Continue reading London Vignettes: The Challenges & the Joys of My First Semester at KU
My Brother Comes to Visit October ended up being a busy month, to say nothing of my job and my studies. After meeting up with my old friends on the … Continue reading Halloween Week 2021: Dune, the Pub Quiz, & My First Time Dressing Up
Exactly one week after I met up with George and Elizabeth, I traveled into Central London again. This time, it was a solo affair. I loved how quickly I could … Continue reading Self Care with Nero
Like any big city, London conjures up certain images. When you picture it, you’re probably picturing Central London and its many landmarks. I knew of course that living in Kingston-Upon-Thames … Continue reading Meeting Old Friends in a New City
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