Tag: talking

It is ok to talk about mental health

30 May 2019

It's ok to talk. A few years ago, I was happy with life, and then my girlfriend unexpectedly broke up with me. I was devastated. Heartbroken. Destroyed. I was struggling to think about anything else, my work suffered, the rest of my life suffered, I fell and I fell hard. Breakups are tough, but somehow […]

Shouting quieter makes things better :: How I learnt to yell less and win more.

15 November 2012

At quite a young age, I realised I enjoyed arguments; a second to face up one's opponent of the moment – a chance to put them down with cruel language – an opportunity to let go and lose one's temper. Of course, it was all about being on the winning side, and with those wins […]

"Hi I'm An Engineer"

13 February 2012

I've blogged in the past about my difficulties in explaining my job as a Systems Administrator to my parents… Sadly, this also applies to most other people who don't work in an internet related field… and even more frustratingly, I don't have the time to explain it all to those who really want to understand. […]