Why do we go to conferences and how do you make the most of it? Allow me to give my very unqualified opinion in the form of a guide. This is part 1.
A Guide to Conferences. Part 1: Getting over Yourself.

Why do we go to conferences and how do you make the most of it? Allow me to give my very unqualified opinion in the form of a guide. This is part 1.
So it's been a hot second since I've last written on this blog, for which I sincerely apologise - not that anyone is reading, but it does not show great discipline. The reason why I have been largely absent online is because I am currently nearing the end of the second year of my three-year … Continue reading It’s 9PM on a Monday, I’m in Canterbury for a Conference, and I’m Drinking Wine from the Bottle: 2nd Year PhD Retrospective
In which I have a brief rave about my latest obsession: the wonderful podcast Welcome to Night Vale.
Hi guys! You may have noticed that this week's tearoom review has not come out yet - not to worry, it's coming later this week! I've been working quite a bit, and my lovely partner is taking me away to Prague tomorrow! So the next review is going to be a travel blog too! I'm … Continue reading Tearoom Review Update!
Today, as almost every Monday, my partner and I went for tea in beautiful Edinburgh. The sun was shining, the trees are blossoming, and we both felt a great pull to a cute little cafĂ© situated by a large park. As we are both continentals living in the UK, it was quite a nice change … Continue reading Victor Hugo Delicatessen (Edinburgh)
Yep. I made some mistakes. But exciting plans exist also, and I need your opinions!
The past couple of weeks have been rather inconsistent here on the blog, with my PhD application, holidays, and a small personal issue, but we're back in the full swing of things starting this week! Last weekend my partner and I went for a short beach escape to Portobello. It's smallish, and it was freezing, … Continue reading Dalriada (Portobello)