Archive for the ‘Blogging’ Category

Own Worst Critic

Posted: 08.05.11 in Blogging

A lot of people claim to be their own worst critic, but what does it actually mean? I happen to think I am my own best critic: someone that tells me I’m getting by but capable of so much better. My self-criticism happens in-house. I’m not gushing with self-loathing as that often happens within. I [...]

Technology in Football

Posted: 01.05.11 in Blogging

Michael Owen tweeted yesterday, “Once goal line technology is brought in, how long before it is being used for other decisions like offsides?” Is it a good point? No, I don’t think so. This seems to be a line common amongst those that don’t even trust themselves to be able to stop — let alone [...]

In a Quandary

Posted: 01.05.11 in Blogging

In the United Kingdom a referendum will soon decide whether we change our voting system. Currently we use the common and established “first past the post” system; what is being proposed is the “alternative vote” system, where candidates are ranked according to preference. These ranks come into play if no candidate wins more than 50% [...]

All the Same, It's Fun

Posted: 28.03.11 in Blogging

I’ve been tired much of this evening. But I’ve spent the past hour listening to music. That’s not terribly unlike me: life and its mysteries seem a little easier to understand and confront when you have a soundtrack. But there is one thing that’s got to me; that I have not been able to unravel [...]

Who the Hell Am I?

Posted: 12.03.11 in Blogging

I walk into work most days. It is pretty convenient, and I get to walk along a brook of sorts. It’s precious “good” thinking time. I have plenty of “bad” thinking time, but the fresh air, purpose and grandiose inflation of power does me an exceptional good. Lately this good thinking time has led me [...]