Before starting a new blog post, I usually visit my favourite blog for some inspiration. Something I've realized is that the key to really great reading material is found at the intersection of having something to say and believing that what you're saying is worth listening to. I think the first thing is fairly straightforward. You … Continue reading Writing something worth reading.
Category: General Stuff
My Graduation
This blog post was probably the most difficult to write in a long time. A few weeks ago I started writing a post summarizing my last four years of school, and how my perspective has evolved in that time. I spent a few days eagerly jotting down what emotions I wanted to convey in my … Continue reading My Graduation
I love Computer Science.
I'm in my fourth year studying software engineering, and not once have I ever said I loved it. Ask me about it in person I'll gladly tell you about the aspects of software engineering that I greatly enjoy, while taking great care to obscure the (many) things I loathe about this field. I might tell you about … Continue reading I love Computer Science.
I didn’t get accepted to JET this year.
Probably my first big setback this year. The news came as a shock to me, and it's my fault, because I was so invested in going to Japan that I hadn't planned for doing anything else. The thing is, I actually found out a couple of days ago. But the disappointment hadn't registered in me … Continue reading I didn’t get accepted to JET this year.
january 2nd
oh hey it's the day after new year's. i'm feeling really optimistic about 2018. I vented a bit over here about my worries going into this year. Then I had a six hour conversation with a good friend of mine about our fears and excitement going into this year. Then I finally wrote up some … Continue reading january 2nd
two thousand eighteen
one way or another, a lot is going to change this year. I'm going to be completely honest with you - I'm very scared. there are a gazillion sayings about life and change that I've heard all my life. Hell a lot of them I've regurgitated to others when I felt they needed to hear … Continue reading two thousand eighteen
jet programme
late in writing about this but a week ago I submitted my application to the JET programme. If I get in I'll be teaching in Japan for a year. putting together my application over these past few months was a journey for sure. There were so many times where I would just give up … Continue reading jet programme
a note on self worth
This is a blog post that's been about 4 years in the making. I'll be talking about something I've been pondering for years. I have certain issues regarding my own self-worth. Over the years I've cycled through a number of 'coping' mechanisms meant to improve the thought processes leading to my low self-esteem and a … Continue reading a note on self worth
another meta-writing post
One of the most memorable moments for me in my writing life was when I wrote about my favourite Legend of Zelda game in a post on IGN's community blog. It was the first time anyone had ever commented so much on anything I wrote, I was so happy. Even the comments that disagreed with … Continue reading another meta-writing post
life?
If I decide to be completely honest with myself it becomes pretty obvious what I want in life. I want to go on an adventure. I wanna embark on a quest to slay a dragon. Defeat an army of demons ruled by a demon king. Search for treasure. Band together with a ragtag group of … Continue reading life?
Scripted Journal 