I am shocked and horrified by the devastating attack on the patrons at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. My heart goes out to those who were there in the middle of the terror, both those who made it out and those who did not. The families and loved ones of those victims have my … Continue reading Monday
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RA Challenge – (Final) Week 5
It's been a lot of fun answering Guylty's Richard Armitage fandom challenge, and my previous week's responses are here. I've often looked at some of the discussions around older posts about RA's work and wished I had been reading at the time to participate. This challenge has been enjoyable for the opportunity to present some of … Continue reading RA Challenge – (Final) Week 5
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
As a teenager, I loved the song, "Hooked on a Feeling". So when the trailer for the original Guardians of the Galaxy came out, the nostalgia factor and the humour shown in the clips made me really excited to go see it. But I didn't like the movie. I found it pretty pointless. (OK, it's a … Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
RA Challenge – Week 4
Last week's questions in Guylty's Richard Armitage fandom challenge were a bit tough, what with topics of love/hate, shipping and obsession! This week's are pretty revealing too, though! And lead me to spend way too long looking at photos! Here are my answers to questions #22 to #26: #22 The Character I'd Want as a Drinking Buddy: Can … Continue reading RA Challenge – Week 4
Could This Be Richard Armitage’s Next Audiobook?
I was browsing through WordPress today and found the site of an Austen-style writer, J. Dawn King. King is a fellow Armitage fan and has recently been in contact with his representatives to explore having Armitage narrate her latest book, told from Mr. Darcy's point of view. As she said in the comments in her April … Continue reading Could This Be Richard Armitage’s Next Audiobook?
Bling for Fitness and Fangirling
I like to tell myself that the reason I'm not wearing my Fitbit and trying to up my level of physical activity is because of the way the bracelet looks. A bit like I've been let out of prison and this is the monitoring bracelet, right? So, I decided to invest in a more blingy … Continue reading Bling for Fitness and Fangirling
RA Challenge – Week 3
Continuing on from here with Guylty's Richard Armitage fandom challenge, here are my answers to questions #15 to #21: #15 A Character Everybody Else Loves that I Hate: I can't really say that I hate any of the characters that I've seen RA play. (Although the morals of Paul Andrews in Between the Sheets are deplorable.) I think … Continue reading RA Challenge – Week 3
Books and Mental Health Week
In the spirit of Mental Health Week, I'd like to share a couple of interesting books on the subject of women and mental health/mental illness. The first week in May is earmarked by the Canadian Mental Health Association to raise awareness of mental illness, offer practical ways to maintain and improve mental health, and support recovery from mental … Continue reading Books and Mental Health Week
RA Challenge – Week 2.5
Onward! ... RAcking my brain to find answers for Guylty's Richard Armitage fandom challenge! Here are #11 to #14, continuing from here. #11 Something I Wish Hadn't Happened in Context with RA: I really find the whole tweet/delete scenario annoying. And also the disappearance of RA's Instagram account (even though I wasn't really following it). I … Continue reading RA Challenge – Week 2.5
RA Challenge – Week 2
I'm having a lot of fun answering the fandom challenge issued by Guylty and reading other Armitage Appreciators' responses too! Here are my answers to questions 8 to 10 (which by the way have spoilers for those who have not seen these roles). For my responses to questions 1 to 7, go to RA Challenge – … Continue reading RA Challenge – Week 2
I'm Feeling This 