Saturday morning arrived, and I found myself on the train to London to meet with friends. An exciting, Japanese-themed day out lay ahead of us. Once I had met my comrades, we were straight on the Underground to see a LOLcats art exhibition (take a look at this link to get an impression of what …read more
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Snow Day!
I got up at 6.30am this morning, not because of my anticipation of snow, but because today I was going to start working in some local school projects I am involved in with the University. At 7am I groggily peered out into the darkness of a winter morning, and continued on autopilot to get myself …read more
Merry Christmas 2012
By Blake on December 23, 2012 in Clubs and societies, Free time, Island Experience, Nightlife, The city
Congratulations! I’m pleased to report that we survived the apocalypse of 21 December 2012. I was grabbing some last minute Christmas presents in Commercial Road when doomsday failed to occur. A brass band was playing some festive tunes and there was a cheerful atmosphere around the town centre – but I still took a glance …read more
It’s Christmas!
December again, and who knew it. A Christmas tree has appeared in Park Building, and an even larger one in the Guildhall. I even saw an evening carol service there the other night. It really got me into the festive mood! My weekend was spent pulling boxes of decorations from isolated attic cupboards, and this …read more
Obama and Brazil – Progressing Through the Second Year
I am pleased that Mr Obama was successfully re-elected as the President of the United States of America for a second (and final) term. My prediction was correct, and I look forward to his future policies and actions as the President. For those interested in the Americas more generally, you can catch Michael Palin’s journey …read more
I’m On The Air!
At Freshers Fayre this year I joined up with Pure FM, the University’s student radio station. Live broadcasts started this week, and I have been given my own regular show! You’ll be able to catch my programme, Blakey’s ShakeUp, from 8-10pm every Wednesday. I’ll play a range of music with commentary and a bit of …read more
September – Signs of a New Season
It’s September at last, but still a few weeks to go before Uni starts. I’m really looking forward to settling back into a scholarly routine. The past few days I’ve noticed a some distinct changes which have reminded me that Autumn is nearly here – the new season officially starts on 22 September (the day …read more
Reaching the End of August
Only a few months ago, returning to university seemed like an age away. And now we’re nearly at the end of August, and I am reminded that for students, this means the start of term is fast approaching. I know it’s a cliché, but where has the time gone? Whether you are a new or …read more
Blake’s View: A Rainy Wednesday Afternoon
Last week, as the rain lashed and the wind gusted outside, a dry tavern provided the perfect space as a friend and I pondered a frustrating question: Why had we decided to spend more than three additional years in higher education? Perhaps this is a question you might be asking yourself. Although to some the …read more
Summer Dreaming
Though I can’t say the weather is particularly summery, I have been enjoying a few very quiet days at home, which makes it feel like a summer holiday as far as I’m concerned! I’ve met up with friends, been on a few excursions and taken on extra hours at work, which has made the time …read more
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