Rowan’s Weeknotes

Weekly updates about what’s happening in my life. If you want more regular but less structured updates, check out my notes.

  1. Week 217: Growing Lads

    Two cute black cats sat next to a Christmas tree

    A week of mending injuries, Christmas shopping, Kitten birthdays, Christmas trees, emergency vet visits, and many hours of Factorio. Read Week 217: Growing Lads.

  2. Week 216: Not Austria

    A slightly naff Christmas decoration I made by cutting out snowflakes from coloured paper

    A week of cancelled trips, feeling unfestive, Christmas films, Whisky Macs, being waited on, craft rooms, Muppets, and a couple of Jägerbombs. Read Week 216: Not Austria.

  3. Week 215: Hot Frosty

    A week of leaving drinks, heading into Christmas, great new Christmas films, escape rooms, Christmas pizza, and bad ankles. Read Week 215: Hot Frosty.

  4. Week 214: Cult of the Lamb

    A week of not being a millionaire, accidental working, more Factorio, long flat walks, fun co-op games, cult building, and exhausting shopping trips. Read Week 214: Cult of the Lamb.

  5. Week 213: Stairs

    Two small black cats lounging on the stairs, plotting to trip up an elderly woman

    A week of grandparent visits, kittens in a car, leaving drinks, another leak, showering in the dark, gigs with family, holograms, roast dinners, and mormon wives. Read Week 213: Stairs.

  6. Week 212: Sherborne

    Two small black cats sat on a pink chair together

    A week of fun new board games, well-behaved lads, short work weeks, weekends in the countryside, and baked goods. Read Week 212: Sherborne.

  7. Week 211: Jane McDonald

    Jane McDonald on stage in Brighton

    A week of election coverage, long-standing bugs, wholesome weekend days, fridge adjustments, concerts in Brighton, and trying to curb my current obsession. Read Week 211: Jane McDonald.

  8. Week 210: Vitamin D

    Riley pulling himself up on the edge of the balcony to watch some fireworks.

    A week of surprise meeetings, leaving drinks, commiseratory drinks, after-work drinks, balcony drinks, housewarming drinks, dosing myself up, and a new board game. Read Week 210: Vitamin D.

  9. Week 209: Space Age

    One of Whitechapel's belligerent squirrels squaring up to me

    A week of long hours in the factory, other planets, new Whitechapel friends, building furniture, comedy with friends, and belligerent squirrels. Read Week 209: Space Age.

  10. Week 208: 100MB

    A week of many board games, vietnamese food, stand up comedy, an imminent game release, lazy holidays, and saving some space. Read Week 208: 100MB.

  11. Week 207: Wonderful World

    An array of different vegan croquettes and dumplings, looking delicious

    A week of multiple meals out, multiple drinks, fun new board games, parental birthdays, great vegan food, the winter video game season, cuddly kittens, and enjoying fantasy. Read Week 207: Wonderful World.

  12. Week 206: Eve

    Tom Barnaby walking along the top of a tall wall, contemplating how he's gonna get down

    A week of slow work, pub crawls, pub quizzes, dinners and drinks, fantastic cocktails, reading good sci-fi, new board games, and an adventurous cat. Read Week 206: Eve.

  13. Week 205: The Tarn

    A view of the church and several houses in Lincou, pictured from the river

    A week of river living, quaint little villages, excellent food, kayaking, big bridges, dinosaurs, cuddly kittens, and an exciting new leak. Read Week 205: The Tarn.

  14. Week 204: Lincou

    A view down a dirt track weaving between hills, with part of a French château in the foreground

    A week of meeting cat sitters, time in Toulouse, excellent brunches, long drives on the right, cheese diets, and overdoing it on the wine. Read Week 204: Lincou.

  15. Week 203: Parakeet

    A week of house guests, nice old pubs, winning quizzes, bar tabs, bonus points, sickness, police dramas, and realistic depictions of Whitechapel. Read Week 203: Parakeet.

  16. Week 202: Ramlets

    A black cat staring at a large patch of painted wall in a light pink that's reminiscent of the main Financial Times branch colour

    A week of painted walls, stain removal, bonus paint, new rugs, work reminders, winning Wingspan, making Ramen Omelettes, and silly musicals. Read Week 202: Ramlets.

  17. Week 201: Travel Budget

    Douglas Fir, a small black cat, playing with a bottle of Moju

    A week of lazing in the bed, in-person boardgames, various family visits, a fun wedding, minimal working, travel spreadsheets, and cats pushing things over. Read Week 201: Travel Budget.

  18. Week 200: Cognac

    A rum cocktail with a rice paper hot air balloon floating on top

    A week of arbitrary milestones, obsessive gaming, fun quiz nights, making cocktails, eating lots, drinking lots, pissy beds, and bad cat owners. Read Week 200: Cognac.

  19. Week 199: Great Malvern

    A sunny view across the ridge of the Malvern hills, looking out towards Worcestershire beacon - a large hill in the distance

    A week of long walks, tea rooms, cheap pints, short work weeks, double party days, insurance, choosing paint samples, and finishing several books. Read Week 199: Great Malvern.

  20. Week 198: Drying

    One cat sat up high on the frame of an open window. Another cat dangles helplessly by his front paws, unable to pull himself up

    A week of laziness, replacing old systems, building insurance, industrial dryers, innovative kittens, trash TV, and a trip to the countryside. Read Week 198: Drying.