One hundred blog entries in a twelve-month period isn’t a big ask is it? I mean, what could be so hard about that? In all reality it isn’t hard, two pieces of writing each week, consistently over the course of 2020…. totally achievable. And its not like I’ve been short of anything to write over…
Time catches us all
Recently, as always seems the way, I was reminded that I’m not as young as I used to be. This is not the first time this has happened to me, but over time I seem to forget and need a subtle reminder. When I say subtle, its more like being hit in the head by…
And we’re back!
Yes, like the long-awaited return of your favourite sequel, we are back. To be honest its been longer than I would have hoped, but given the shit storm that is 2020, I felt it was necessary to take a break and get my own back yard in order before returning to the depths of the…
Australia Day 2020
Australia Day has always been one of those odd holidays that really didn’t mean that much to me for a long time. I understood its purpose, but never really connected with the day itself. I felt the day was simply just another day where I didn’t have to work. Like nearly all public holidays we…
Welcome to fatherhood
If there’s one thing you’re never truly prepared for, it would undoubtedly be the arrival of your first child. No matter how prepared you think you are, no matter how well your wife plans everything out (be honest, as the father, you didn’t plan a thing did you!), no matter how much stuff you have…
The Le Jon Jon Experience
Let me tell you a little story. Once there was a man who had started to grow a beard, this man didn’t really have any idea on how to care for his beard so started to seek out products and advice on beard care. After sampling a small selection of products in the early days,…
Write Write Write
When I was a boy I loved to write, it would consume just as much time as drawing. I think it was one way in which I was able to step outside the harsh reality of my childhood and create my own world in my writing. I loved it so much that I would even…
What do I want more?
This simple question has been at the forefront of my thoughts over the last several weeks. From which day is the best day for me to write, to my hateful plucking of my beard. Trying to figure these things out and decide what I want more has led to a whole heap of procrastination and…
Unraveled Routine
Over the last several months I’ve been doing an extensive amount of travel for work. While it’s great to get out and see the world, something for which I feel very fortunate, it can wreak havoc on my routine. Conversely over the same period of time I’ve been going to great lengths to establish a…
The Criticism Bear
Lately I’ve been pushing myself so far out of my comfort zone that I find myself doubting myself more and more. Over the past several months I’ve felt like I have gained great momentum, and while things have been uncomfortable (even in the physical sense), they have been endurable. I’m starting to see the results…