Some of you may recognise the logo, you may even have a sticker or a bit of wood I mucked about with for you….. It’s been a while since I produced any chopping boards, beer shaders, wine bottle holders, bird feeders etc. My proper job has been keeping me very busy, I’m very glad too! Part of my job of running the family business of John F. White Ltd Cabinetmakers (jfw-cabinet.com) all be it a small part, is the writing of blogs and previous projects for the website. I really enjoy it, especially the ones where I get to bring my personality and personal feelings and experiences to the world… I was also getting some nice feedback, I like writing and write all the time, so I thought why not do my own blog?
I Journal everything, I write in my journal most days as one of the ways to keep the old brain healthy, I journal every day on holiday about our adventures and I always carry a little notebook which I scribble in when things get overwhelming. It really helps me as I am a massive over thinker!
Because I write so much I thought I’d get some of it out there for others to read and hopefully get something from it. At the very least it’s a document of what I get up to which I can look back on when I’m a beardy old bloke.
I hope to write about a number of things which I hope you will find interesting, all into the various ‘STUFF’ categories.
- LIFE STUFF
- FAMILY STUFF
- MAN STUFF
- TRAVEL STUFF
- BEER STUFF
I want to write about relatable topics which I hope you all get something from, be it a travel tip, good advice, a laugh or a good beer recommendation.
Just a quick heads up — this might be a bit raw. My grammar and punctuation probably definitely won’t win any awards… but I’m not too fussed. I’m just getting my thoughts down, the way I journal, and it helps keep the noise down in my head. So if my English is a bit wonky here and there, I hope you’ll forgive me.
So that’s the plan — a blog full of my ramblings, reflections, and the kind of STUFF that makes life interesting. If you’ve got this far, thank you — genuinely. I’d love for you to stick around, read some more and share your thoughts, or even throw a few topic ideas my way. This blog’s not just for me… I’m hoping it can be a place where we all connect a bit more, laugh a little, and maybe even learn something along the way (like why a phone call with Peppa Pig may lead nursery staff to question your career).
Thanks for reading — watch this space.
Take it easy,
TM
1 Comment.
Absolutely loved reading this, TM! There’s something really refreshing about honest, unfiltered writing that just gets what it’s like juggling life, work, family and the constant hum of thoughts in your head. Your passion for writing and your knack for turning everyday moments into something worth reflecting on really shines through.
I also find journalling a massive help — it’s like giving your brain a deep clean with a biro. And I’m 100% here for the categories: Life Stuff, Man Stuff, Beer Stuff — all the essential building blocks of sanity and decent conversation, if you ask me.
Looking forward to more of your musings (especially the slightly unhinged Peppa Pig tale — that teaser alone deserves its own post!). Keep doing what you’re doing — it’s relatable, warm, and exactly the kind of content the internet could use more of.
Cheers to the start of something brilliant 👊
All the best,
Martin