Monthly Archives: January 2011

Joshua Jones – Thought Disorder

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

I know too much (and yet, too little) about Josh to write a review of his first collection of poetry, Thought Disorder.  Though I will write a little about my reading of it here.  I told my mum about his … Continue reading →

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Verbal Detox CWS Open Mic

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

Monday I did the open mic and my friend Laura came along with me which was nice.  The theme was ‘detox’ and we were encouraged to show the “new you” so I did all new material, including one about my … Continue reading →

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Dead Poets and HEADcrash

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

Dead Poets were at Word of Mouth on Monday.  I’d never heard them before and they were great, such a good show! It over-ran by half an hour and I didn’t even notice the time.  So, the After Hours open mic … Continue reading →

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PoetryJam Feature at The Tea Box, Richmond

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

After some standard Nando’s with my friend Hannah, we met up with Kim and Matt to go to The Tea Box.  I had a group of about ten others that were meant to come but they were too late and couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Death Drawing and Life Living

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

I went to the first installment of Death Drawing: Art is Dead with my artist friend Siobhan Belingy. You can see pictures of the event, including one of me holding up my picture by clicking here.  You can’t really see … Continue reading →

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So Near and Yet So Far

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Last night was the Farrago Zoo Awards and New Year Slam.  I hadn’t been to a slam there for ages and so, despite the depressing weather and sore throat, I went along with my new Motel dress and newly cut … Continue reading →

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There’s More to Life Than Cheese

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

Because I love writing lists and love food I have decided to write a list of the different foods I like!  Plus, I get irritated when people think that just because I don’t like cheese that there’s loads of things … Continue reading →

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Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

I can’t enjoy Peep Show in the same way anymore, since reading this article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/apr/18/students-pole-dancing-david-mitchell While I don’t agree with the spokesperson quoted in the article that pole dancing is ‘empowering,’ I don’t agree with David Mitchell either.  I’ve recently … Continue reading →

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New Years Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

-Cut down on drinking! Say no to hangovers! -Take time to relax – listening to music, baths, meditation. – Read more books and less on the internet. – Move on more from past relationships and let go of negative emotions, … Continue reading →

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Highlights of MMX

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

-  The start of the New Year with family – Starting up UEA LitSoc properly with Helen and Alys. -  Recovering from the horrible mystery illness. -  Pancake day with housemates! – Dance Squad Loughborough competition and after party, dancing … Continue reading →

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