I've never considered myself a brave person. I'm very non-confrontational. I don't like heated arguments with people (although I love a friendly debate) and I would likely back down if threatened at all. It has been said, however, that the... Continue Reading →
I'm very hard on myself. This is something that those who have not known me for very long may not be aware of. I'm self-critical, obsessive, and struggle to give myself apologies or excuses. It's because I'm something of a... Continue Reading →
I had a productive day today. Productive, in that I've crossed off just about everything on my daily checklist. I've made lunch for the work week ahead. I've done some writing. I exercised. I practised both ukulele and singing. I've... Continue Reading →
“The reservation of judgement is a matter of infinite hope” -The Great Gatsby, Scott F. Fitzgerald Judgements come naturally to humans. They are a part of evolution, a part of necessarily weighing risks to gain advantage over other animals.... Continue Reading →
So my slump, my writer's block, if you will, just ended. As I start writing this, it's 11:19pm, 10th August. As someone who's long been a mild insomniac, the prospect of being up all night is something I'd prefer to... Continue Reading →
I’ve been listening to a podcast these past few months, made by a group of writers, poets, and artists from Canada and the United States. I wanted something to expand my mind, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s a show called…... Continue Reading →
I probably read a bit too much. Not books, like I should be. Not often fun things, but I have a habit of reading things that infuriate and upset me. I’m talking about news, the media, and the latest thing... Continue Reading →
I almost wondered whether this second half was worth posting at all, but I can’t help but release the painful pressure in my heart. This is something I need to talk about and I can’t delay it any longer. My... Continue Reading →
Preface: I wrote the majority of this in a feverish haste and it quickly became far longer than a single blog post. Since I cannot help but feel that this topic is too important to ignore, I have opted to... Continue Reading →
Alexander McMahon 