Since my blog post about how I've coped with the first lockdown as an autistic person (I published that post in July 2020 when I believed that there was still a lockdown albeit with eased restrictions), I feel that certain things have changed, some for the better and some for the worse. In this blog … Continue reading How I’ve Been Coping During Localised Lockdowns, Tiers, Lockdown 2.0, Lockdown 3.0 and the Roadmap Out of Lockdown 3.0
Blogging, Social Media and YouTube
How My Social Media Consumption and Usage Have Changed Since Lockdown (Updated 8th August 2020)
It's been 3 months since the U.K. went into lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The way I've been consuming and using social media has changed drastically since then. Here's how: This thread has a notice to show that one of its Tweets includes a word I muted. I have concealed the usernames of … Continue reading How My Social Media Consumption and Usage Have Changed Since Lockdown (Updated 8th August 2020)
How I Manage My Social Media Consumption and Usage
Before I go into more depth about how I curb my social media consumption and usage, I would like to acknowledge that this blog post is inspired by Brogan Tate’s blog post on how she controls what she consumes on social media. Her post is very interesting, thought-provoking, relatable and even understandable in parts. When … Continue reading How I Manage My Social Media Consumption and Usage
Why I Don’t Go to Summer in the City
While I have already attended influencer events such as #BlogConLDN and the Blogosphere Festival, one event in this category that I never consider attending is Summer in the City. Here’s why: First and foremost, the event offers higher ticket prices than I can usually afford as it takes place over three days every year. Sure … Continue reading Why I Don’t Go to Summer in the City
October, November and December 2018 Favourites Part 1 (updated 24/11/2019)
While this quarter has been a rollercoaster of emotions, particularly towards the end of November, it’s been a good time for financial news and I had a Christmas break with a difference. For more information on what I got up to this quarter, please read the October - December parts of my 2018: A Year … Continue reading October, November and December 2018 Favourites Part 1 (updated 24/11/2019)
My Thoughts on Twitter
My mini Twitter profile as it appears on desktop and laptop computers. After having written a blog post on what I think of Instagram, I decided to do the same about my opinions of Twitter in this post, especially if this year (2019) will be my 10th “Twitterversary.” I joined Twitter in 2009, three years … Continue reading My Thoughts on Twitter
Blogosphere Festival 2018
Clockwise from top left: Selfie of me; Christmas tree in The Landmark London Hotel; my wristband for the event; palm trees inside The Landmark London Hotel; the front of The Landmark London Hotel. On Saturday 1st December 2018, I attended my first ever Blogosphere Festival at the Landmark London Hotel. I wasn't looking forward … Continue reading Blogosphere Festival 2018
July, August and September 2018 Favourites plus Life Update Part 1(updated 16/06/2020)
I have originally filmed and started to edit two videos where I share my favourite things from July, August and September 2018, but because I filmed so much footage for each of them, I have found it too overwhelming to cut them down in a way that makes sense, so I have decided to publish … Continue reading July, August and September 2018 Favourites plus Life Update Part 1(updated 16/06/2020)
Reinstating the Comments Feature on My Blog plus More on Online Negativity and Mixed Messages
For nearly a year I have not been accepting comments on my new blog posts due to having received ones I considered to be negative (I would rather not repeat these ones) or ones I was unsure about. For example, on my blog post about living with family and friends before living alone, someone commented … Continue reading Reinstating the Comments Feature on My Blog plus More on Online Negativity and Mixed Messages
My Thoughts On The National Autistic Society’s ‘Diverted’ Film and How I Find Using Public Transport
. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDXNmRo4CX0 Warning: Parts of this post may trigger anxiety or distress. Reader discretion is advised On 26th March 2018, The National Autistic Society launched their latest short film entitled 'Diverted.' It was released as part of their 'Too Much Information' campaign that was launched in 2016. 'Diverted' depicts a woman who is gazing in … Continue reading My Thoughts On The National Autistic Society’s ‘Diverted’ Film and How I Find Using Public Transport
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