The Value of Time

27 June 2013

A friend of mine was recently promoted. Of course, she was given a raise. She was also told that she would (informally) be required to work around 55 hours per week. This was 10-15 hours MORE then she had been working. My fella pointed this out and said; “so you haven’t actually got a raise, […]

In Other News…

24 August 2012

In other news, the Olympics came and went and aside from the ‘Hobbits in the shire’ opening, I very much enjoyed the opening ceremonies. When I could tear myself away from mate spotting, the two stand out moments for me were the tribute to the NHS (take that America!) and a wonderful piece by the […]

The Optimism Bias

31 January 2012

I’ve been reading a book called ‘The Optimism Bias‘ by Tali Sharot. In a nutshell, the premise of the book is that people tend to have a cognitive bias towards optimism, and that this bias has been naturally selected for because it helps us to get things done, to move forward, to procreate. The reality […]

When London Went Lord of the Flies

7 September 2011

I’ve had a really hectic period of work and haven’t had time to update my blog as much as I would like. As a result, the London Riots came and went without comment from me. However, this doesn’t mean I haven’t been thinking about the whys and wherefores. Especially as my old stomping ground (Clapham […]

Bodies, Balance and Nirvana

5 August 2011

People who work in physical professions are aware of the importance of muscle balance in performance. Ideally, each muscle works at an appropriate intensity in a state of equilibrium with other muscles. The spine is perfectly aligned, ligaments and tendons are neither too short nor too long. Similarly, the goal of self actualization or Nirvana […]

Bridesmaids: A Game Changer?

7 July 2011

In my book, there are a few things that mark a film out as a game changer. Genre mashes or twists. Innovation in film making. Elevated usage of new technology, and a unique approach to narrative. However, the recent film Bridesmaids is a game changer for me not because of style or genre or unique […]

The Mystery of Motivation

6 July 2011

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about motivation. Not surprising, given that I have an occupation that requires a great deal of the stuff. As most free-lancers know, motivation is a slippery old fish. When working from home, procrastination often rears its ugly head. The lure of the snooze button is a constant, and planning, […]

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