I thought about that a lot
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"How can the strength of my testosterone-fueled vessel co-exist with my tenderness? Where does the need for control and competition meet my delicate emotions and thoughtfulness? Why do we treat men with privilege, yet our number one killer is ourselves?" www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/muscles
In 2024, I thought a lot about my mum, her Alzheimer’s, and the Gregg’s sausage roll scam www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/my-mum-...
Last year, I saw a bloodied, dead baby outside a hospital. I've been seeing dead babies quite frequently since, and I've noticed a lot of people seem to ignore them. Maybe they don’t see them at all. www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/why-i-a...
In 2024, I thought a lot about markers in time and space www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/markers...
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"Ghosting needs a rebrand. The term feels too cute – a bit silly. Stick your tongue out and wink ghost emoji. But it is serious, it takes a real mental toll." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/ghosting
In 2024, I thought a lot about creativity and self-discovery woo-woo www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/creativ...
"At 17, Dad wound up on the Arctic Convoys which sailed to the Soviet Union in perilous conditions, and under heavy threat of German attack. Dad’s ship was torpedoed and he survived by clinging on to a plank of wood. He was one of only six survivors." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/why-my-...
In 2024, I thought a lot about caring and my selfish soul www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/caring-...
"I’ve never really had an OK time at the dentist – not since The Incident back in 1971 at the hands of my mother and Mr E. This year, some rather unfortunate dental activity in the top right corner of my mouth has triggered some terribly bad memories." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/my-top-...
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In 2024, I thought a lot about friendship in my child-free forties www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/friends...
"Most new music’s not aimed at us Millennials. While I can appreciate Sabrina Carpenter’s lyrical quips, the teeny-tiny outfits age me out. I like Charli XCX, but I’m too tired to have a brat summer... But Taylor manages to feel like she’s for everyone." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/taylor-...
In 2024, I thought a lot about why we still need feminism www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/why-we-...
"Losing a bundle of red & white woolly fibres may seem trivial, and mourning its loss perhaps childish – but do NOT mistake a football fan’s scarf for simply being a piece of functional, mass-produced and easily-replaceable clothing." #Arsenal #AFC #COYG www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/my-lost...
"Losing a bundle of red and white woolly fibres may seem trivial, and mourning its loss perhaps childish – but do NOT mistake a football supporter’s scarf for simply being a piece of functional, mass-produced and easily-replaceable clothing." i-thought-a-lot-about-that.webflow.io/2024/my-lost...
The nurse was holding my hand as I opened my eyes. She leant in close. “The operation was a success,” she whispered. “You’ve got endometriosis, but we’ve removed the cells we found. They were in your pouch of Douglas." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/my-pouc...
In 2024, I thought a lot about getting the fuck out of our comfort zones www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/getting...
"I became addicted to the dopamine hits from interactions with my content. As my profile grew, I found my career started to benefit and I leaned in more and more... But now, as the poster child for openness, I want to close myself off." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/shuttin...
In 2024, I thought a lot about what home feels like for a nomad www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/what-ho...
A life witnessed through the lens of the most delightful-sounding garb. Forever a joy to read @hardyps.bsky.social
I thought about that a lot@allconsuming.bsky.social · 2y ago"Some buyers think I am both a chat facility and an Evri delivery driver coordinator. There are those who haven’t bothered to read my crafted sales copy, and send 1 word Qs about my wares that remind me of my time on dating apps: “Length?” “Size?” www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/selling...
Another Christmas cracker from fashion darrrling @hardyps.bsky.social 💅
I thought about that a lot@allconsuming.bsky.social · 2y ago"Some buyers think I am both a chat facility and an Evri delivery driver coordinator. There are those who haven’t bothered to read my crafted sales copy, and send 1 word Qs about my wares that remind me of my time on dating apps: “Length?” “Size?” www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/selling...
"Some buyers think I am both a chat facility and an Evri delivery driver coordinator. There are those who haven’t bothered to read my crafted sales copy, and send 1 word Qs about my wares that remind me of my time on dating apps: “Length?” “Size?” www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/selling...
In 2024, I thought a lot about my dad reincarnated as my son www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/my-dad-...
"Our male students are using expressions such as ‘alpha’, ‘simp’, ‘sigma’ and ‘lone wolf’ – the same words that Laura Bates discovered are part of the language incels use about themselves and other misogynists." www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2024/boys-wh...
