One of the themes I often hammer away on in my writing is how people represent themselves. Whether it be to others, to themselves, at a job interview, there's a constant sense of having other people in mind when you are going about your life. This in some instances is useful, if you want a … Continue reading False Reality
Category: relationships
Relationship Status
Perhaps the most foundational aspect to my life are the people around me. I am a very social person, I tend to meet quite a few people and I am never long without someone, if not to date, at least to talk with. It makes the difficulties of life, those that I've faced and the … Continue reading Relationship Status
It’s Valentine’s Day, baby
It's Valentine's Day, baby, and it's been about a month since I've spoken with my ex. The last day we spoke was our breakup and so I guess it's time for some reflections now that it's Valentine's - what else are writers for after all. I'm not upset about this, really, but I can't help … Continue reading It’s Valentine’s Day, baby
Branding
One of the toughest things about being a writer in this day and age is thinking about your personal brand. Am I a writer, a blogger, a journalist, an artist? All these self-declarations allow people to better understand who I am, but it also makes me feel boxed in. Sure, sometimes I write blog posts, … Continue reading Branding
Baby, I’m Back
I got into Kingston last night and it was hard to say goodbye. This has been a really good winter break and I think my family and I were really happy together. Being back is nice, though. I do love Queen's and there's a lot to keep me busy. For one, I'll be starting back … Continue reading Baby, I’m Back
Love Life
Can life be lived without someone important? As I get older and more independent, i.e. less attached to my family and home, I feel a longing for that same affection and warmth that was once abundant. There is such a feeling of love that you get when home. Perhaps, I am just sad that my … Continue reading Love Life
Storytime: Across The Pond
Since I always talk about creative writing, I thought I'd actually share a story I wrote. I published it a few years ago in an arts publication on campus called the Undergraduate Review and maybe I'll share some more in the future... I hope you enjoy: Across The Pond Only the cool, clear liquid … Continue reading Storytime: Across The Pond
Go get a coffee instead
For the first time in a while, I'm free of responsibility. I've been both in school and working at The Journal, the Queen's student paper, since the beginning of September. The paper is fast-paced and has been keeping my mind busy for a few months. I'm not complaining, this semester has been the most rewarding … Continue reading Go get a coffee instead
A play on morality
Someone I speak with about some very personal things recently asked me about my sense of morality. I've always been hesitant about something like this, because people will invariably disagree with me and draw mean conclusions about me from whatever I write. There's nothing wrong with that, per se, because I do love to inflame … Continue reading A play on morality
Balance
I think a big contributor to happiness in life is balancing your long and short term needs. Neither should take precedent, but it's also about realizing what needs to be done in the short term to fulfill long term goals. A lot of people, especially students, have a very weird view of what life's like. … Continue reading Balance
Clayton Tomlinson 