Hi all, and welcome back to rumblewrites. I took a little break for Christmas / New Year, but I’m back and ready to get back into my usual posting. But before I do, I’d just like to take one last look at 2024; at my favourite memories, media, and achievements. I hope you enjoy, and I wish you all a happy and healthy 2025 ☺
Accomplishments
Personal
I focused on creating deeper connections, seeking out new friends and letting go of my care for the people who didn’t enrich my life anymore.
I kept on top of my physical and mental health. I started practising yoga, eating well (or, better), went to therapy, and gained a new perspective on my self-worth.
I gave more time to the things I enjoy, like visiting museums / galleries, going to the cinema, and writing. I also picked up a new hobby: sewing.
Professional
I graduated from my MA degree in Digital Humanities with a Distinction. I also placed top of my class and was included on my university’s Dean’s List.
I was offered a PhD place by 2 Russell Group universities (although I decided to decline them both).
I started a new job doing what I love, which also came with a decent pay rise!
Writing
I had 36 pieces accepted for publication in online journals or physical anthologies (16 short stories, 20 poems). I don’t post my creative writing on here, but if you’d like to check it out, everything is linked on my website.
I started this blog! I have published 39 articles and gained >2.3k subscribers over the past 8 months. Thank you all for your support, I appreciate you.
I was shortlisted to become my local poet, but unfortunately I had to drop out of the selection process due to the time commitment.
I was invited onto a podcast to discuss my short stories!
Top 3…
Books
The End of the Affair - Graham Greene
Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said - Philip K Dick
Matilda - Mary Shelley
Films
La Haine (1995) - you can read my review of this film here
Wicked Little Letters (2023)
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
TV shows
Severance (2022-)
The Boys (2019-)
What We Do In The Shadows (2019-24)
Songs
Alkaline - Sleep Token
Face in the Crowd - Palace (recommended to me by the lovely Marble 🌿🍸🪐 )
Conceited - Lola Young
Looking ahead
I haven’t set myself any particular goals for 2025, but I do have a generic resolution:
To be secure in myself.
For the first time in a while (read: years, maybe ever), I feel genuinely excited about the future. I like who I am. I like how I look. I like what I’m interested in and how I act. I don’t care if I’m weird or nerdy or too much, because I’ve realised that I’ll never be too much for the right people. I have good friends. Good hobbies. A good job and good health. I want to continue doing the things I enjoy. I want to deepen my connections with the people I care about. I want to be happy regardless of what life throws at me. I’m not 100% of the way there yet, but I think I can be.
Happy 2025 everyone, I hope this year treats you well.
So proud of you and your successful 2024!
Love that you’re enjoying Palace!! 💫🤍