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RuneFest 2026: My Thoughts on RuneScape’s Future as a Filthy Casual
From new dragons and quests to the cancellation of RuneScape Reignited, RuneFest 2026 delivered plenty of surprises. I'm sharing my thoughts on…
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The Life of J blog is home to everything I’ve written, newest first — from gaming, LEGO and technology to books, travel, writing, personal reflections and whatever else I happen to be into. Browse the latest posts below or explore the blog by category.
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Gaming
The Lost Art of Video Game Strategy Guides
Before online walkthroughs put every answer a click away, physical video game strategy guides helped us complete games, discover secrets and stay…
Books
Writing My First Novel: My Journey So Far (Bonus Cover Reveal!)
After years of collecting story ideas, scribbling notes and imagining fictional worlds, I’ve finally started writing my first fantasy novel, The Ashes…
Travel
My Trip to Tromsø: Northern Lights, Snowmobiles & Arctic Adventures
Northern Lights, snowmobiles, reindeer and more snow than I’d ever seen — our winter trip to Tromsø was completely different from my…
Tech
Rebuilding Life of J: How I Built a Custom WordPress Theme
I set out to fix a few annoying problems with Life of J and somehow ended up rebuilding the entire blog with…
Personal
Where Have I Been? It’s Been a While!
It’s been almost six months since I last posted, and quite a lot has happened. From travel and a career change to…
Personal
Why I Blog Instead of Posting on Social Media
Over time, I’ve found myself stepping away from social media and leaning more into blogging instead. In this post, I explore why…
Personal
What I’m Most Excited to Watch, Play, Read, and Listen to This Year
A look at the films, games, music, and books I’m most excited to experience this year — and why having something to…
Personal
My Goals for 2026: A Year of Consistency, Creativity, and Being More Present
After reflecting on everything 2025 taught me, I’m looking ahead to 2026 with a clear focus: consistency. Rather than chasing big changes,…
Collecting
LEGO Pokémon Sets Are Finally Here! – My Thoughts on the First Wave and What I Hope Comes Next
After months of rumours, LEGO has finally revealed its first official Pokémon sets — and as both a LEGO collector and a…
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