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21/10/2017 Written by ourrachblogs

2010 was the tale of two halves. I said goodbye to the Noughties in the place I spent the majority of that decade. ‘Up Chase’. Never let it be said I’m not classy. Mid way through 2010, I had an epiphany. There were events that led to this epiphany. It was a weekend that wasn’t [...]

20/10/2017 Written by ourrachblogs

Whilst I’m enjoying compiling this series and remembering songs and memories of old, it often serves as a painful reminder of times gone by. It’s also making me feel like I want to write a book. I reckon we’ve all got a book in us. We’ve all got a story to tell. It could be autobiographical; [...]

19/10/2017 Written by ourrachblogs

2008, for me, began in a totally different way to how it ended. Sober, in a (shit) relationship, living in a different part of Bristol. I spent NYE 2008 pissed out of my head, single and wondering what the fuck had happened over the previous 12 months. It was a whirlwind. An absolute whirlwind. I learnt [...]

15/10/2017 Written by ourrachblogs

This week I’m celebrating a milestone. It’s not a huge one. To be honest, I expect most people wouldn’t even count this as a milestone nor an achievement. But you know what? I’m hailing it as both. 3 years ago today; October 15th 2014, I started a new job. So what? I hear you cry. [...]

13/10/2017 Written by ourrachblogs

2007 was the year I moved out of home. The first time. Yeah I’ve come and I’ve gone over the years. Much to my poor old Mother’s dismay. I’m currently 5 years into a record stint right now, so that’s good for all involved. I turned 21 in 2007. It was a sober affair. I remember [...]

12/10/2017 Written by ourrachblogs

2006. The year I relinquished the “teen” part of my age. Begrudgingly of course. I’ve always hated getting older. To be fair, I still acted like a teenager well into my 20’s. Maturity isn’t something that comes easy to me. However, aged 20, I was tee total. I did not touch a drop of alcohol. [...]