One of the biggest worries I had before I headed north to do the West Highland Way, my first real long-distance hike, was around whether or not I would actually enjoy it. I mean, would it be so physically hard … Continued
What sparks memories for you? For me it can be all kinds of things – smells, feelings, music, photographs. But also random emails, like when I got one of those marketing emails Halfords a few weeks back talking about iconic … Continued
As you will have noticed I have had a few months off the monthly Currently Loving posts here on Splodz Blogz; I was away for three months then had a super busy month at work in August, and September has … Continued
As promised earlier in the week, and following the trend that is quite unsurprising at this particular time of year, I have been looking through my diary and blog and reminiscing about what I’ve been up to in the last 12 months. … Continued
When you go on holiday or go on a day out, do you collect souvenirs? Create scrapbook pages? What do you do with tickets, maps, trinkets, and other bits and bobs that you accumulate during your summer fun times? I … Continued
[ so·lil·o·quy – the act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers ] Streets Of London by Ralph McTell Every time I hear this song on the radio, and Radio 2 seems to be … Continued
Allow me to tell you the story of my mock GCSE Technology exam. I’d only been at this particular school for less than six months, and when we moved I had to change my GCSE options thanks to my new … Continued
Over the years my love of photography has grown and grown. A few times recently I’ve been asked “what’s your photographic style?” or “what do you take photographs of?”. Each time I’ve had to think hard before answering. I just … Continued
Meet Panda Teddy, he’s as old as I am. Actually I have to admit to teddy cruelty… I’ve just been and fetched him out of the loft following a suggestion from a friend that he should be my photo of … Continued