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Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Change and Growth
I know this post is arriving a little later than planned — we’re already well into 2026 — but over Christmas I spent some time reflecting on the year just gone. This ended up taking a bit longer than I expected, thanks to illness and a busy start to the year, but better late than never. Every…
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Ranking Logic’s Albums: My Definitive List
After years of listening to Logic — from the Young Sinatra mixtapes to his newest release, Ultra 85 — I decided to dive back through his entire discography and rank every album and mixtape. This post captures my personal journey with his music, how each project hit me, and the moments that made me a…
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Books I Read in 2025 – A Year of Sci-Fi, Self-Growth, Greek Myths & Rediscovering Reading
This year I set myself the goal of reading more — mixing sci-fi, non-fiction, mythology, self-help, and even revisiting childhood favourites. From Halo’s expanded universe to Adrian Newey’s F1 insights and books that reshaped my mindset, here’s a look back at everything I read in 2025 and what each one taught me.
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Top Pokémon Cards of 2025 – My 3 Favourites From Every Set
2025 has quietly become one of the most exciting years for the Pokémon TCG in a long time. After completing our 151 Master Set, I promised myself I wouldn’t start collecting another full expansion… and somehow, I’ve mostly stuck to that. But that hasn’t stopped me from keeping a close eye on the new releases — and honestly, this year has…
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My Trip to Greece: Rhodes & Athens – Sun, Ruins, Food, and the Biggest Mojito of My Life
Our Greece getaway took us from the peaceful beaches and medieval lanes of Rhodes to the buzzing streets and ancient landmarks of Athens. With amazing food, stunning views, fascinating tours and more than a few surprises along the way, this trip became one of our all-time favourites.
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Top 10 LEGO Star Wars Sets I Wish LEGO Would Make
From The Clone Wars to Knights of the Old Republic, these are the 10 LEGO Star Wars sets I wish existed. From the epic Geonosian Arena to the long-overdue Ebon Hawk, here’s my dream lineup of builds that fans (including me) are still waiting for.
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The Psychology of Collecting: Why We Love Owning Things
I’ve always loved collecting — LEGO, Pokémon cards, Formula 1 merch, books — anything that captures my interests. But lately I’ve been asking myself why. Why do I feel the need to own and display the things I love? In this post, I explore the psychology behind collecting — from dopamine and nostalgia to control,…
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Classic Games from My Childhood: Rediscovering my Golden Age of Browser and Console Gaming
Join me for a nostalgic dive into the games that defined my childhood — the LEGO racers, Pokémon adventures, and forgotten Facebook and Flash classics that shaped a simpler era of gaming.
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Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee – A Personal Reflection and Review
In Joyful, Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how colour, play, nature, and design shape our happiness. In this reflection, I share my personal takeaways — from rediscovering creativity to embracing small moments of wonder — and how the book inspired me to invite more joy into everyday life.
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Reflecting on My Shifting Relationship with Social Media
I grew up in the generation that saw life both with and without social media. From MSN and Facebook to Instagram and Reddit, my relationship with it has shifted over time. In this post I share the positives, the negatives, and why I now find myself stepping back from it more and more.
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