Why?

Well, exactly. Why?

Why does this blog exist? Why am I writing on it? Why should you care?

Allow me to answer, if I can.

This blog has existed for a few years now. At least six. I think. I’m not sure.

Anyway, it died, sort of, back in 2021, when I started working full-time and focusing more on my playwriting.

But, I’m 30 next year. It’s a bit scary. And in the last few months before I hit that big milestone, I want to do things I’ve never done before, or have always wanted to do.

I’ve got a big list, 30 Things To Do Before 30. One of those things is going to Blackpool, ’cause I’ve never been. Another thing is simply titled ‘getting into whiskey’. I don’t like whiskey but I really want to like whiskey.

‘Start blogging’ is also on the list. It’s a bit of a cheat, because I have ‘blogged’ in the past, but you’ll never find those old posts because I’ve hidden them, so hah!

I used to write reviews of films and TV shows (I actually ended up reviewing Big Finish audio dramas on a freelance basis for Doctor Who Online later in 2021, which I loved and wish I still did). I also used to make lists about books I loved. I even wrote a piece exploring my love-hate relationship with ex-Chelsea player Ross Barkley.

I want to get back into doing that sort of stuff. For fun. For myself. I do a lot of writing about the news and showbiz in my day job, and I like it, but I sometimes want to write about things that I’m really interested in. Like Doctor Who, and Chelsea, and books, and films, and just stuff. Beer. Music. London. Theatre. Custard Creams. I might even be paradoxical and a bit wanky and write about writing. How novel (pun intended)!

So yeah, that’s why I’m doing this. So you can put your pitchforks down and stop asking me who the hell I think I am now, thank you.

As for why you should care, well…you don’t have to. You might find what I write entertaining, and it might make you laugh. And if it doesn’t, that’s fine. Just, you know, scroll on.

So there we go. If you want to read my ramblings about writing and football and entertainment, then stick around. I don’t know how often I’m going to post. I might forget about this blog in a day. I might keep it going. Who knows.

Anyway. What am I up to at the moment?

Well, I’m currently reading ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died‘ by Janette McCurdy. Enjoying it so far. It’s quite dark, and I feel awful for her. I also feel a bit guilty, cause she was my least favourite character on iCarly. I preferred Gibby.

I recently watched Ex-Machina, which I thought was brilliant, and I was shocked at how it ended. I won’t spoil it…actually, fuck it, it’s been out for 10 years. If you haven’t watched it yet, that’s on you. I fell for Ava’s little games, too. I didn’t think she’d just use and leave Caleb. Great movie, I recommend (This is the level of analysis you’re in for. Don’t get your hopes up).

In terms of TV, I’m in the middle of watching The Thick Of It on iPlayer. It’s so funny and clever and addictive, and Peter Capaldi is brilliant (of course). I watched bits and pieces of it years ago, like back in uni, and I loved it then. I’m not sure why I stopped. Either way, I’m aiming to actually stick with it and finish the whole series. I have commitment issues with TV shows, and go weeks or even months between episodes. I don’t think I know how to binge properly.

What else? I booked tickets to watch Nothing But Thieves, Don Broco, and Biffy Clyro in Finsbury Park next July, which I am very excited by. I love those bands. I don’t love Finsbury Park, but it should be a lot of fun either way.

Anyway, that’s me. How are you? I don’t know how you’d tell me. There might be a comment section here somewhere. I’m still figuring WordPress out. How do I make money off this? Anyone know?

Until next time. Best wishes,

Rob