A peaceful walk through Hampstead Heath, a badly chosen muddy path and an unexpected comment from a stranger remind me to appreciate the journey rather than dwell on the mess.
Author: Jami
I love words; I believe they have power. I have a passion for telling stories. Fact or fiction, it doesn’t matter.
On the more technical side of things, I have an undergraduate degree in Technical Communications. This means I am trained to be a technical writer. I have been taught to take long and complicated pieces of information and shorten them up and make them readable/digestible to an audience. I also have a special and distracting knack for editing. Finally, I hold a Masters in Marketing Management. Combining these two degrees, I now work as a B2B martech content writer.
Always Learning
Through a stroke or two of good luck I was fortunate enough to see The Imitation Game twice before its release on 14 November (28 November in the U.S.). One screening was actually free thanks the Radio Times. It did involve a long Tube trip on three different lines down to Wimbledon but it was… Continue reading Always Learning
British vs American Television: The Great TV Debate
As an American living in London, I’m often asked which is better: British or American television. The answer is more complicated than choosing one side.
A Stroll Through Hampstead Heath
A frustrating morning sends me out with my camera for a peaceful autumn stroll through Hampstead Heath, complete with views across London from Parliament Hill.
Changing Habits: Procrastination
The research is finished, the sources are organised and the outline is colour-coded. With a literature review due in 24 hours, only one problem remains: I have procrastinated on writing it.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to See James Rhodes…Take 2
I’m doing a bit of a follow-up to a story I recounted about a month ago. Here is the original post if you’ve forgotten it, missed it, or are new to this blog (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to See James Rhodes). I really should be embarrassed about this story but my stupidity,… Continue reading A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to See James Rhodes…Take 2
When Words Fail You
It’s not easy being a writer. I’m just going to put that out there. I’m not looking for sympathy or anything of the sort. How could I ask for commiseration for something I clearly choose to do even if it does not currently come with any monetary reward? I actually just felt the need to… Continue reading When Words Fail You
Making Friends as an Introvert: The Search for Friends
Making friends as an introvert can be complicated, especially when you are also shy. After moving to London, I found myself wanting connection but unsure how to move beyond small talk and turn acquaintances into friends.
iPhone 4s….Please Don’t Make Me Say Goodbye
Hey! Have you heard the news? Apple came out with a new iPhone last week! If you haven’t heard I will assume you just returned from a on a remote island with no internet, television, or news. Hope you enjoyed your holiday. For everyone else, so, yeah, there’s a couple new iPhones out. Did you… Continue reading iPhone 4s….Please Don’t Make Me Say Goodbye
Letters
I've been reading a biography of Alan Turning, Alan Turning: The Enigma, written by Andrew Hodges. The Imitation Game comes out in the cinema soon and I want to educate myself a bit before I see the film. It's quite interesting despite Hodges' extensive discussion of mathematics which will probably get even more complicated as… Continue reading Letters