The beast

It was a day like any other day. I took the 20.14 northbound train after work. It was a few minutes late - as it usually is. I walked home, it was windy. A bit windier than I wished it had been. I was looking forward to have chick peas and watch some trashy TV … Continue reading The beast →

My friend hates me

I'm alone tonight. The boy I usually socialise with on weekends decided to go socialise elsewhere - I'm trying not to be annoyed, but it's kind of hard. The few friends I have handy don't seem to be free. I have no one to play with. So I was sitting here alone, minding my own … Continue reading My friend hates me →

Comfort is back

I made the two best purchases of my life this week: a double duvet and nasal spray. For years now, I've longed for a wide duvet so that I could realise my wrapping fantasies; I finally bought one - I feel like I'm a real adult now - and it did not disappoint. The wrapping … Continue reading Comfort is back →

I’m one of them now

It took me 20 minutes from the moment I arrived in France – in the “beautiful” city of Lille – to come to this conclusion: I have now lived in England for too long, I have been ruined. See French films had lulled me into believing that I missed France in a way. I watched … Continue reading I’m one of them now →

French Pastoral

This week, I find myself lost in the French country side - not really unusual or surprising considering it's a semestral homecoming rather than a one-off holiday. The typical day here in the comfy family house is not really exciting but weirdly productive in a way. In a week here, I have already read two … Continue reading French Pastoral →