The Gregorian New Year has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean that the celebrations are over. The Luna New Year has just gone by, an important time of the year for China. It’s the worlds largest exodus of people, and a time to think about the year ahead.
Autobiography
How I became me.
I’m Going Away for KiwiBurn
This year will be the Year of Many Burns, and I’ve chosen to start that journey with KiwiBurn. Unfortunately this means I will be offline until February, so I won’t be updating the website for the next few weeks.
2026: The Year of Many Burns
It’s been a fascinating year. This year I kept roaming the world, but for the first time in a long time, I did it solo. And I stumbled into a new mission: building weird temporary cities out of art, fire, and often too much sound.
The Best Anti-Piracy Software
I watched as Windows shut down and the computer restarted. The familiar Windows didn’t appear once it booted up. Instead a black screen with some white text ending with C:>. My fingers tapped on the keyboard. A blue screen appeared asking for sound card settings.
A Year Without Cigarettes
The other day I was shaving and I noticed my teeth in the mirror. They were so white. I was used to them always having a slightly yellow tint, so I was surprised, especially as I hadn’t changed my brushing routine.
Don’t Order Pizza in Kyrgyzstan
I went to a nice restaurant in Bishkek. I’d eaten there before and enjoyed it, but this time I felt like trying something different. So I ordered a pepperoni pizza. It wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t what I expected, either.
Korean Pride vs. Irish Pride
As far back as I can remember I’ve been an ally. I’ve been involved with Pride events in many countries, often through my involvement with Dragon Burn. A few years ago I attended Pride in Dublin, and was surprised to see how different it was to Pride in other countries.
A Lost Poem That I Preserved
A long time ago there was a thread asking what if felt like to be a survivor. A lot of people gave their answers, all of them heartfelt, all of them painful. But there was one answer that really struck me, as it struck others.
I Got Weirded Out By Amazon
Having been away from the UK for over a decade, I’ve missed witnessing the rise of certain tech-driven innovations in everyday life. One such example, Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, promises to revolutionize shopping by eliminating queues. However, the reality is far from seamless.
The Problem with Outsourcing
I recently came across a report on abuse in the games industry which inspired me to tell my own story. While the abuse I encountered wasn’t directed at me, it was still surprising to encounter.