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By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 2, 2024June 24, 2024

Reflections on Living in London

It’s crazy to think that I’ve lived in London for almost three years now. It seems like just yesterday it was 2019 and I was washing dishes for a living. … Continue reading Reflections on Living in London

Categories: Personal, TravelTags: London, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

The Great Bookshop Crawl of 2023

The craziness that was the summer of 2022 saw an explosion in the phenomenon of bookshop crawling. For the uninitiated, a bookshop crawl is exactly what it sounds like. You … Continue reading The Great Bookshop Crawl of 2023

Categories: Books, Personal, TravelTags: Books, London, Personal, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on November 2, 2022January 3, 2023

Spring Semester 2022: Narrative Currents

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

Categories: Kingston Stories, PersonalTags: Friendship, London, Personal, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 24, 2021January 3, 2023

Christmastime in Kingston: The Last Weeks of My First Semester

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

Categories: Kingston Stories, PersonalTags: Christmas, Covid-19, London, Productivity, University
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 23, 2021January 3, 2023

London Vignettes: The Challenges & the Joys of My First Semester at KU

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

Categories: Kingston Stories, Personal, TravelTags: London, Productivity, Self improvement, Self-growth
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 22, 2021January 3, 2023

Halloween Week 2021: Dune, the Pub Quiz, & My First Time Dressing Up

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

Categories: Kingston Stories, PersonalTags: Halloween, London, Personal, Self-growth, University
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 21, 2021July 10, 2023

Self Care with Nero

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

Categories: Kingston Stories, Personal, TravelTags: Ancient Rome, Cinema, History, London, Travel
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 20, 2021January 3, 2023

Meeting Old Friends in a New City

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

Categories: Kingston Stories, Personal, TravelTags: Friendship, London, New Beginnings, Travel, University
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on November 25, 2021January 3, 2023

My First Week Living in Student Halls (Postgrad Edition)

When I didn’t get either of my preferences for student accommodation, I decided not to worry about it. So long as I had a place to sleep near campus, I … Continue reading My First Week Living in Student Halls (Postgrad Edition)

Categories: Kingston Stories, Personal, TravelTags: Growth, London, Mental Health, Self improvement, Travel, University
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