Weekly updates about what’s happening in my life. If you want more regular but less structured updates, check out my notes.
A week of milestones, niche memes, not enjoying blood tests, poo scraping, debugging Minecraft servers, the coming software apocalypse, and a sunny trip to Leeds. Read Week 137: Slabbering Baby.
A week of smashing it at work, smashing it at board games, smashing it at server admin, and trying to get a handle on my health. Read Week 136: This Land.
A week of extended bank holidays, long sunny walks, mid-quality gossip, lots of canals, over-engineering Minecraft, and developing a seasonal allergy. Read Week 135: Kintbury.
A week of cute little cats, questioning cat ownership, woodland creatures, snot, Minecraft data pack development, learning, Tony Blair, and an unplanned night out. Read Week 134: Areia.
A week of beautiful Liverpool, fire, glitter, sequins, water assault courses, Eurovision magic, multiple semi-final viewings, and a lovely community. Read Week 133: Cha Cha Cha.
A week of more high stress, escapism at work, three-hour tech support sessions, more leaving drinks, and copious amounts of boot-licking. Read Week 132: Princess Royale with Cheese.
A week of saying goodbye to Euan, strategic days off, great standup, family visits, summery weather, dreading future plans, and managing skin conditions. Read Week 131: Salicylic Acid.
A week of long meetings, pub trips, terrible characters, milder weather, beautiful trees, out-of-hours calls, Brick Lane, and food with friends. Read Week 130: Greasy pole.
A week of large rail networks, 90s classics, heaps of cookies, a chilled whisky tasting, delicious food, and a chilled weekend. Read Week 129: Peppery Notes.
A week of lakes, beautiful scenery, long drives, long walks, easter egg hunts with friends, meta weeknotes, Railroad Ink, and looking forward to the D&D movie Read Week 128: Winter Crag.
A week of in-person board games, pirate escape rooms, motorway service stations, run down Travelodges, no-phones days, tired people, and disposable cameras. Read Week 127: Bleak Weekend.
A week of being sickly and weak, COVID symptoms, cancelled plans, missing being social, little pink sausages, healthy doses of nostalgia, and a massive tidy. Read Week 126: Junk.
A week of Whitechapel dinners, dungeon exploration, 2000s music, hundreds of hen dos, dancing on chairs, and freezing sea swims. Read Week 125: Skegmess.
A week of new teammates, long lunches, family time, fun new board games, shopping sprees, arranging frames, and 90s vegetarianism. Read Week 124: Sosmix.
A week of fatigue, meetings, birthday tasting menus, parsing feeds, comforting end-to-end tests, still not painting the office, and a fun gig. Read Week 123: Myrtle.
A week of interesting playlists, neatly folded jumpers, carpenters, a refreshingly tidy house, evenings coding, reading technical specs, and delicious kimchi. Read Week 122: Goblincore.
A week of snot, heart-shaped halloumi, deconstructing bedrooms, being energy magnates, trips to Faversham, and missing the office again. Read Week 121: Floorboards.
A week of feeling rotten, working from home, weekend rambles, Yorkshire countryside, dismantling wardrobes, and complete exhaustion. Read Week 120: Peaks.
A week of HR drinks, prepping for wardrobes, getting rid of junk, sibling road trips, very cute Bearded Collies, and reconnecting with my dad's family. Read Week 119: Ginny.
A week of birthday non-celebrations, excellent cakes, small children, choking hazards, fun goose chases, and lazy weekends. Read Week 118: Swiss Roll.