Two days ago I defended my thesis. My viva was one of the most rewarding and inspiring experiences of this entire journey. It is so beautiful to finally share this work (with, let\’s face it, the only three people that will ever endure the task that is to read a book on squishing bears out …
Out there, in the edges of the universe, or the depths of our mind, there is a place where everything is a close as you need it to be. Your home, your favourite places, your family, your dog, your friends, all within reach. A walk away. When I was younger I kept saying that if …
This was not easy to write and it’s not easy to read. But it is important to me and to people who have said goodbye to loved ones. If you do read it, read it gently and with kindness for yourself and the people in your life who have lost someone. To the ones who …
It’s very hard to explain how special it is to live with one of your best ever friends. How deeply comforting it is to wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and know that there is a person in the kitchen that loves you and cares about how eating vegan cheese affected your …
Don’t play with your food. Unless it’s lockdown and the opponent is worthy. Read More »
Somewhere, in a parallel universe, people were respectful of animal lives, the wild was left wild and the viruses stayed in the wild. Somewhere, in another parallel universe, people protected and provided for the vulnerable. No old person on their own, no kid without food, no homeless, coughing in the cold streets. And in another …
What makes a flat feel like a home? What is it that allows you to feel safe and happy in the place you get back to after work? And why, oh, why, when you have it all worked out, you decide to ruin it all and move to another flat and start all over again? …
Oh, lord. Are you a bit of an introvert? Have you ever had to write a job application? In my world there are very little forms of torture more cruel than having to prove, with words, in a small box, with a given question, in a very persuasive manner, and confidently, how good I am. …
The world of bears is a truly fascinating place. One moment you are in the lab, shouting at the machine that crashed while you were running your precious samples, and the next you find yourself answering an email about classical music composition based on bear heartbeats. I love talking about my day to my friends. …
Today I write this for humans but I have to admit, I don’t feel so keen on people right now. Dogs are better, always. But I need to write this. I need to tell you about a dog that was good and kind and loving to a point beyond what you think a dog can …
Big girls don’t cry. Unless it’s about dogs. They cry for dogs. Read More »
One of the things no one tells you when you start a PhD is the amazingly strong bonds of friendship you will create. I have recently entered my third year and I have just woken up to the fact that there is a community of scientists around me I truly love and draw inspiration from. …
The bear, the eel, the centipede and all their friends. Read More »