The 7 Stages of Grief

With MW results day behind me I’m processing quite an abrupt end to the MW process.

Sep 13 • 

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August 2025

How Much I've Spent So Far.

This is my 4th summer waiting for results in September.

Aug 3 • 

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June 2025

Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Being back on Instagram for a week reminds me why I left.

Jun 21 • 

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5

Slowly peeking out above the parapet.

MW exams are done (again), for another year at least.

Jun 9 • 

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April 2025

Mouth Shut, Head Down

In case anyone wondered, I’m taking a ‘Mouth Shut, Head Down’ approach to study at the moment.

Apr 13 • 

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February 2025

Back to Blind

I've been blind tasting again, as part of my studies. I may have had a rethink.

Feb 27 • 

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4

It's your Duty to do the Maths.

I might get it in the neck for this one, but I think the new duty system is only 50% really bad.

Feb 9 • 

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Accessibility Assessments.

Attempting to make wine so accessible that nobody cares.

Feb 2 • 

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December 2024

Everything That Hurts

An end of the year round up of aches and pains.

Dec 31, 2024 • 

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November 2024

FUUUUUUUUUUUK. Consistency, Burnout, and Self-Doubt.

How has it been two months. Stuck in a loop of writer’s block, burnout, and a case of the-fuck-its. My take on newsletters, wine, and why I bother at…

Nov 24, 2024 • 

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September 2024

Walking the Norfolk Coast Path

And not passing the MW S2 Exam again.

Sep 28, 2024 • 

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Something About Shit Influencers

Right, how do we do this? Sometimes, I just pop a draft title into Substack, save it, and think, "I’ll come back to that later." Well, now is … later?

Sep 1, 2024 • 

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