Just up there, over the hedge and round the corner, lies the final furlong of not just my time at university, but my education as a whole. Unless I suddenly think that some form of post-graduate learning is in order, after this third at final … Read More
Ray Wilson – “Academic Review: 2010-11″
This entry could be an in-depth review of each and every single assessment I undertook in my just-past second year of university but, to be honest, that would bore the lot of us. Instead, I thought it might be nice to gloss over things in … Read More
Ray Wilson – “Media Theory”
If there’s one thing at university that crushes my spirit, it’s media theory. If there’s one thing that makes me pull the pillow over my head and pray to the God I don’t believe in that the day would simply go away, it’s media theory. … Read More
Ray Wilson – “My Fictional Odyssey (Part Four)”
After another short break it’s time once again for MFO; strap yourself in. I still haven’t read any literature, which is shameful, but here’s a short review of three films I’ve watched recently. Casablanca (1942) directed by Michael Curtiz This was one of the first … Read More
Ray Wilson – “My Fictional Odyssey (Part Three)”
Well, wouldn’t you know it. It’s been over two months since the previous MFO. What can I say? Other work has hounded me, scolded me and backed me into a corner until I’ve had to let various pleasures fall to the side. It’s not all … Read More
Ray Wilson – “That’s A Wrap!”
Well, folks. I’ve been murderously busy these past few weeks. But now it seems like I’m finally making it through to the proverbial clear skies of wonderment, joy and happiness. Partially, at least. There’s still plenty of work to do, but now far less pressure … Read More
Ray Wilson – “Pavs Sold My Home”
During my one and half year stay at university I’ve always been comforted by my place of accommodation. The Pavilions, a tidy student village next door to the University’s sports centre, has been my humble home and introduced me to a lot of great people. … Read More
Ray Wilson – “My Fictional Odyssey (Part Two)”
Hello there dearest reader, how are you? Welcome to the second edition of My Fictional Odyssey; thanks for joining me. Last time around I tackled Tom Sawyer and a small collection of films – mostly modern, I’m ashamed to say. This time around, though, I’m … Read More
Ray Wilson – “My Fictional Odyssey (Part One)”
Welcome to My Fictional Odyssey. Since the New Year I’ve gathered together a massive collection of novels and films, ready to indulge myself in culturally significant, important and hopefully sometimes quite brilliant fiction. Even though my list of literature is far outweighed by the obscene … Read More
Ray Wilson – “The Wonderful Web”
I love the Internet; it’s brilliant. Endless resources, options, opportunities – the works. If I want to order free shampoo samples, learn about piracy and marvel at a chimpanzee being filthy… I can do it. And not only that, I can do it in mere … Read More
Ray Wilson – “My Fictional Odyssey”
Hey you, come here for a second. Do you remember that movie everyone talked about that time? The one with that guy, you know; the Hollywood icon bloke? And the leading lady, she won the Oscar? They said it was a brilliant, insightful piece that … Read More
Ray Wilson – “Wonderland?”
The semester has finished and, as is customary for those of us with loving folks, I have returned home. Home; where everybody knows my name. But is that quite enough to pass the time? As it turns out… no. I think only a few hours … Read More
Ray Wilson – “White Stuff”
The snow is here and doing it’s best to get in the way, but the University of Lincoln is a resilient beast and thus far not a single second of my scheduled education has been cancelled. Things have been moving along exactly as planned, and … Read More
Ray Wilson – “Hello November”
Hello November. How are you? Thanks for coming along and gracing us with your pres….. wait a minute. Why is it really cold all of a sudden? Why are my fingers numb? Why is one coat no longer satisfactory? Oh hell, I suppose you brought … Read More
Ray Wilson – “Autumn Blues”
Although the weather may be taking a more consistent turn for the worse as we head towards November, things here at university are as sunny as ever. I may be a tad ill, but I still realise that these are good times. There’s no Autumn … Read More
Ray Wilson – “Away We Go”
Student life has commenced. I’m attending lectures, avoiding seminar reading and enjoying occasional lunches at various fast food places. The workshops are nice and gentle, I get to stay up all night if I please, and I spend unhealthy amounts of time on Facebook. Life … Read More
Ray Wilson – “The Second Year”
No longer can I simply turn up, scratch my bum and collect a 2:1 – no; because now the second year has begun. And this time… it’s personal. Because this time… it counts. We’re being constantly reminded that this year it actually counts towards our … Read More
Ray Wilson – “The Countdown Begins”
It’s official; I’m moving back to university accommodation in about two weeks. Although I’ll be sad to leave home where I’ve had endless laughs and good times over this holiday, I can’t deny that I’m looking forward to getting back to work out there. It’ll … Read More
Ray Wilson – “Driving Forward”
It’s now late August and things are moving along toward the fall. I’m making preparations to return to university in about a month, and I’m very much looking forward to it. But before I go, there’s a tonne of work to do. I’ve been building … Read More
Ray Wilson – “Plastered Smile?”
The third year is now under way. Preliminary lectures have taken place and tutorial instructions are piling in. Be here, be there, read this, stay tuned for an email from him… the calm of the summer months is now a thing of the past and … Read More