The book is written with very poetic language and makes for a very beautiful read. Nicolson cycles through talking about creatures of the rockpools, the ocean tides, the sea shore, and how the effect of humans can shape the shoreline but also how the reverse can be true. He touches upon science, history, and philosophyContinue reading “Life Between the Tides by Adam Nicolson”
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Camp Nanowrimo 2022
I finally did it 🥳📖✒️ After having finished writing my first draft over two years ago, it has taken so long to drag myself back to editing it, only managing a little bit here and there. But #campnanowrimo was the boost that I needed to get over the finish line at last! I have finally finished editingContinue reading “Camp Nanowrimo 2022”
Happy (belated) New Year!
post simply because November and December seemed to just bring about a stream of issues and setbacks (and Christmas wasn’t one of them hilariously). But a lot of stuff happened all at once and so I didn’t have the time, resources, or energy to post a video or write a blog entry due to it all.
Book Review of Oz by Bobbie Darbyshire
So I said that I wouldn’t write reviews for fiction because it would hinder the experience of getting lost in a book – and going into a book wanting to review it is still something I won’t do. But this one, that I found today in the bargain box due to a slightly damaged spine,Continue reading “Book Review of Oz by Bobbie Darbyshire”
Book Review of The Hollow Crown by Dan Jones
The Hollow Crown is the second book that I have read by Dan Jones (and I have just bought his new book Power and Thrones which I am very much looking forward to reading), the first being the Plantagenets, which I fully enjoyed. Having also watched his series Great British Castles (many times) which heContinue reading “Book Review of The Hollow Crown by Dan Jones”
Book Review of What I talk about when I talk about Running by Haruki Murakami
If I could ever say that a book had made me at least even think about picking up regular exercise of any kind, the one that comes closest is Murakami’s memoir about writing and running, What I talk about when I talk about running. I have been a fan of Murakami’s writing ever since readingContinue reading “Book Review of What I talk about when I talk about Running by Haruki Murakami”
Watercolouring Part 2: Timelapse and Pride in my Paintings
Here is a part two of the painting that I did during my mini holiday at my parents’ house. I wonder if I was proud of them..😂. But I enjoyed it so much and so I now just need to figure out how to keep it up now that I’m back in the city.
Getting back into Painting in Watercolours
So I went to my parents house for a few weeks and while I have the house to myself for the weekend, I thought I’d do something that I haven’t done for ages: Paint! I haven’t used watercolour in a long time and so I’m a little rusty but I still had a lot ofContinue reading “Getting back into Painting in Watercolours”
Book Review of Hidden Nature by Alys Fowler
This book was a cruel one for the sole fact that it made me bawl like a child. The tale of Alys’ life upheavals coupled with her travels up and down the canals of Birmingham (and sometimes London) is one that both intrigued me at points – Fowler is a gardener at heart and theContinue reading “Book Review of Hidden Nature by Alys Fowler”
A Spontaneous Book Haul
This was all a bit sudden and so if it’s waffly, I got excited about being home alone – as shown by me using my ‘nobody’s home inside voice’ XD Hope you like it! Books mentioned in the video: The Hollow Crown – Dan Jones. Why does E=MC (squared)? – Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw.Continue reading “A Spontaneous Book Haul”
Imagination Mansion 