
It was ok. Bit to literary (if that’s a way to say it!). Saw one review that summed up the best part – Snow Falling on Cedars helps me remember what it meant to be young, and in love.
It was ok. Bit to literary (if that’s a way to say it!). Saw one review that summed up the best part – Snow Falling on Cedars helps me remember what it meant to be young, and in love.
Yeah, this was good as all the reviews said it was although maybe a little dry. Impressive.
This one was up and down for me. Not sure I would have stuck with it if it wasn’t for the Edinburgh connection but it turned out quite ok at the end.
Original and enjoyable!
This was decent. I don’t really like the guy and I’m really glad I don’t work in an environment where you have to operate like that but some interesting stories.
Wow, wow, wow. This was brilliant! Just can’t believe how it made me feel.
Overall feeling – life is good!
6 books this year. Sounds like a small amount but some were big! The ones that were large were also really good so doesn’t feel like a waste. Overall I think I’d benefit from being more selective with what I choose to read, try and spend some time on quality that I enjoy so I don’t give up.
Felt like I started a lot of unenjoyable books this year but the list isn’t that long. Probably spent too long on them before giving up.
Somewhat of an improvement writing 7 posts this year. Feel like I haven’t found a cadence or something that really works yet. Maybe aim for 1 a month this year?
Overall code quality feels massively improved and I feel productive. Learning a lot about architecture, especially how that relates to a crypto SDK. Feel like having some real maths skills combined with coding could be a super power (e.g. ZKP). Wonder where I go next…
23 watched over the year. Seems like less time for movies again. Probably spending more time watching crappy tv and don’t think we managed many cinema trips at all!
The Gentleman – Guy Ritchie gangsta. Good start to the year!
The Big Short – interesting viewing during this crypto crash. Scary.
Munich – learned something new about the build up to ww2.
Hell Or High Water – Good modern bank robber movie.
The green night – on the way to Denver. Good but strange medieval story.
Hell or High Water – decently watchable although can’t really remember what it was about already 😅
Power Of The Dog – actually pretty good. Challenging. Cumberbatch very good.
The Rescue – Cave rescue, wow!!
Final Account – brutal but shows its not so simple.
The Northman – Weird but pretty good.
Hustle – decent bball y’all. Reminds me of the old days ☺️
Everything everywhere all at once – never seen anything like that before! Was worth watching.
Many Saint Of Newark – actually not as good as I hoped but it’s the Sopranos!
All This Mayhem – skateboarding! What a story!
Man from Toronto – bad but then good. Woody pulls through!
The Gray Man – a bad bond. Over the top action.
Prey – the predator is back!!
I came by – decent creepy murder thriller
Licorice Pizza – best movie of the year?! Like how it mingles with different lifes.
Connor McGregor – these guys are a different breed
The Stranger – pretty dark and a bit arty but thought this was decent. 4/5.
The Swimmers – surprisingly good. We’re so lucky to be born where we are! 3.5/5
Kim Dotcom: Caught In The Web – Ooft. The interesting thing is the how similar this is to the FTX drama. And how the same muppets (influencers) are involved.
Still not drinking! At this stage I barely care. The times I’ve been out and really fancied it soon turns into thank f**k I didn’t when everyone goes downhill quick. Sundays are way nicer!
In last years review I was waiting to see if I was going to stick BJJ out and I did! Been at it over a year now and feel like I’ve finally found a worthy replacement for rugby. Training at least 4hours per week and feel like I’m progressing which is decent. Might be a competition in 2023?
Probably worst thing is I spend too long at desk. Need to push myself to get a routine where I break to go out or do something. Possibly getting an ebike, doing more walks and jumping on rowing would be good.
A new fav! This was really good. Sprawling and really liked the intermingled characters throughout the ages.
One of the quotes on the covers i – “If you’re a Michener fan, this book is a must. And if you’re not a Michener fan, Centennial will make you one.” and safe to say I am indeed a new fan and look forward to reading another!
One from my past. Still enjoyable and an easy read.
I liked it but it wasn’t amazing. Don’t think I gained anything too profound from it.