The Week That Was

What a week! I have had the joy of starting at a new company last week. My new job is in a different industry and as such the role has absolutely no relation to what I did previously. I have an incredible amount of things to learn and, although I have gone home every day … Continue reading The Week That Was

What to do when bored on a train

I recently spent a VERY long time on a train. Across the whole day my total time spent on the train tallied about 8 hours. EIGHT H. O. U. R. S. In one day. Note: This image was taken from a google search I gotta say, by the end of it I was running out … Continue reading What to do when bored on a train

Let’s meet?

So a month or so ago Mark told me he got a job overseas. He was looking for work where I live as well (which is what I was really hoping for) but he wasn't successful here. The job he ended up getting was somewhere else in an English speaking Asian country. The day after … Continue reading Let’s meet?

My Bouldering Crush!

Magnus Midtbo. What a legend. If you haven't heard of this guy you should jump on YouTube right now and look him up: Magnus Midtbo. I discovered him a couple of months ago and I have been steadily working my way through all of his YouTube video's (young and old) ever since. Let me give … Continue reading My Bouldering Crush!

Deciphering the Grading System

So I've been desperately trying to get my head around all the different grading systems in place for bouldering and rock climbing. I've been watching a lot of YouTube video's (Magnus Midtbo, Bouldering Bobats, IFSC Climbing world Championships, etc.) and watched the documentary "Free Solo", which is about Alex Honnold being the first to free … Continue reading Deciphering the Grading System

Last Man Standing

Three dropped to two, two dropped to one... So who was to say one wouldn't drop to zero? When I first started talking with Mark I never truly felt that conversation flowed properly. He didn't have the same energy and vigour that John did so I didn't expect the conversation to last. I'm sure you've … Continue reading Last Man Standing

A New Passion?

A couple of months ago one of my old uni friends came up to visit so we all got together to hang out... but we couldn't just do anything! We wanted to go do something a bit different so indoor bouldering was recommended. Magically a couple of days later, my brother also got together with … Continue reading A New Passion?

Ghosted

When I left Korea I had the pleasure of the company of two pen pals (I shall call them John and Mark). I mentioned in the last post introducing the whole penpal saga by saying that I had two "Pen Pals" from South Korea. John and Mark were two very different types of people. I … Continue reading Ghosted

I got… a Penpal?

This is a true story which is still playing out as we speak. Though I am one of the main characters in this fiction like tale, I hardly believe that it is happening myself. So I wanted to share it with you all and have you come along the journey with me. It's just shy … Continue reading I got… a Penpal?

Where it all Began

"Your life is like a roller coaster without any ups" My friend said that to me many years ago back in second year university. At the time I thought he was exaggerating (and I still do!) but after all these years that comment never really left my side. I don't agree that there aren't any … Continue reading Where it all Began