It’s been quite a while since I’ve written on this blog. In the summer of 2019, I began a new project and this was the podcast I Love This Band. Through a combination of working full time, throwing myself into that passion project and having what I considered “writer’s block”, I ended up not coming … More The Impact Of Being Constantly Online During Uncertain Times
I Love This Band is a podcast based in County Louth, Ireland. I Love This Band is a music history and chat podcast that explores why we love certain artists and why their music is important to us in our lives. Each episode profiles a different band with a different guest and can be any … More Introducing the I Love This Band Podcast
You’re No Better And No Worse Than Anyone Else Here’s something I’ve struggled with for many years and it took me until my late twenties to really figure this out, I’m no better and no worse than anyone else. In the age of Facebook engagement photo shoots, Instagram “take-me-back” holiday snaps and heavy Facetune, it’s … More 3 Tips to Fight Anxiety and Practice Self Compassion
Travelling alone is something I’ve always wanted to do, even just as an experiment. Work allowed me to travel to Los Angeles from Ireland in mid-December just before Christmas and it was a surreal and exciting experience. I’d always wondered what this Southern Californian city was like having seen it on screens and read about … More Impressions of Los Angeles and Travelling Alone For The First Time
Good and healthy self esteem is important for all of us. Here, I explain how passing my driving test changed my outlook and how I perceive my own abilities. Self-esteem issues plague us all at one point in our lives. These issues can reach their peak in your teens and plague is in our twenties. … More Why Passing My Driving Test Changed My Life
Halloween is here! In celebration, I’ve complied a list of some of the most frightening mythological entities that Ireland has to offer. Ireland is famous worldwide for our ancient Celtic origins. An aura of mystery and intrigue lies in the hills and ancient ruins that are scattered around the landscape of the island. We are … More Halloween | Terrifying Irish Myths and The Festival Samhain
I’m a little late on writing this one. It’s now early June and shortly, it will be one month since the passing of Chris Cornell. On May 18th 2017, music fans received the shocking news he passed away suddenly after a concert in Detroit. He was found dead in his hotel bathroom at the MGM … More Chris Cornell | Thoughts On The Death Of An Icon
I may or may not reveal spoilers in this post. If you’ve not yet finished the series, I’d probably advise against reading this post. However, I’ve tried my best to not reveal any major plot points or name the characters involved. Read at your own risk! 13 Reasons Why is a new teen drama series … More 13 Reasons Why | A Quick Analysis
“Don’t waste it, baby/you’ll never be young again” is sung by Rosalyn Mazzola aka PrettyLittleShindig on her amazing track Triple– a piece of stellar advice to her young self perhaps? Rosalyn’s was a youth most well spent and misspent simultaneously. Thankfully she’s survived and she’s back making music again. “Casper” Rose Mazzola is the former … More Music Review | PrettyLittleShindig | Songs From Rehab |
Tabloid images of celebrities have always exposed the physical human flaws these people try to keep under wraps with lighting, photo editing, stylists, surgery and treatments. These things are unattainable to the average citizen. We buy make up from the pharmacy, maybe we buy high end and try our best with it. We don’t have … More Instagram and Filters | The Truth Will Set You Free
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