Well, I did it. I got through Overcommitted October — not quite intact, since I got a bad cold, but — and made it through to Novel-writing November. Writing Ended the month by reading an excerpt from my novel (in progress), published alongside the works of other talented writing, at Gay’s The Word bookshop to […]
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The week that started 21st October
Attended Black in Tech Festival. Of course it was great being amongst 500-ish black folks in tech. And it was great going with colleagues too. At least 6 of us went. Enthused to put more time and energy into black-oriented things at work. It makes such a difference not being alone. Obviously. But, like, it’s […]
The week that started 23rd September
I’m practising being inspired, which means taking Artist Dates and hooking tiny actions to existing habits I have. Like, listening to music whilst I do my Morning Pages and exploring on the page ways of writing in flow. And I’m steadily preparing for my job with a focus on wellness. I start tomorrow! How to […]
The week that started 16th September
All about preparation and readiness this week. I’m so rested and ready to start my new job that I detangled my hair*, did the grocery shopping for a meditation retreat and stocked up on food for myself for September without breaking a sweat. * Edited to add: during which time I watched 4 films 🥴 […]
Writing: self-directed study
Creating my own curriculum I’d like to do a Masters degree in Creative Writing. It’s not the right time. I definitely want to practise studying before I leap into the fray *and* there are a bunch of resources I want to check out. So, it just made sense to me to create my own curriculum […]
The week that started 9th September
Away and back again I love being away and I love being back. My last day in Málaga I welcomed both sunrise and sunset at beaches, with my feet in the sea and on the sand. Listened to Here Comes the Sun by Nina Simone on the way. Writing leads to inspiration, not the other […]
The week that started 26th August
This has been a week of endings. But I’m not sad. Because I see it as a week of renewed beginnings. Like, because I’ve finished The Artist’s Way, again, I get to start it. Again. Endings are a cause for celebration. I’ve successfully completed four weeks of study. I’ve learned about learning. Now I’ll learn […]
The week that started 19th August
Here are some words about: Scientists. Learning. Writing. And some photos. Enjoy! I’m on a writing residency and it’s time for sleep before another packed day. Baa. Meeting scientists & discovering my own love of science Last week I randomly, and wonderfully, met a senior researcher at the Natural History Museum, who’s a marine biologist. […]
The week that started 12th August
What do disciplined studying, learning more about burnout, creating my own routine and wellbeing in the woods have in common? They’re all things I did this week. Wellbeing in the woods I finished the week at Wild in the City festival, and then my friend’s house. Met so many awesome people. Delighted to hear about: […]
The week that started 5th August
Most of this week I was in Hamburg for the Liberating Structures European Learning Gathering (LSELG). It was pretty great. Before that I caught up with my friend in Texas, Nakia; and talked with David – the other co-organiser of Liberating Structures London – about the user group. My highlights of the gathering Collaboration! I […]