Hayley McManus

Art Matters – Book Review

First book off the rank for 2019 is…surprise, surprise! A Neil Gaiman book. This book contains speeches, poems and creative manifestos that makes for a great read for teenagers to the elderly. His words have been supported with funny yet sweet black and white illustrations drawn by Chris Riddell. The first piece Credo speaks aboutContinue reading “Art Matters – Book Review”

Pinky Restoration Project: Progress Report

I was going to title this post the ‘Pinky Injury Update’, but it’s nowhere near up at the moment. This lil’ fella is still looking like the Hunchback of Notre-Dame. And I have nothing against those of you who have a hunch in your back at all, if that’s what you’ve got. ‘Cos hey, ifContinue reading “Pinky Restoration Project: Progress Report”

Blog Honesty – A New Years Resolution

I feel the need to write on here more often. But if I were to do so, I think it would be of things a little challenging or too honest to post to my loved ones and Christians in my online vicinity. That’s the thing about calling yourself a something in a certain community, naturallyContinue reading “Blog Honesty – A New Years Resolution”

Books I Read in 2018

Here is another nerdy blog post you might not have asked for, but being the bookworm I am; I’m excited to list for you all the books I read in 2018! Now if my friends or people I followed online posted about the books they read, I would be very quick to click. Because IContinue reading “Books I Read in 2018”

My Soundtrack of 2018: The Newer Additions

Here is a full list of music I only began listening to this year! I’m usually quite terrible at finding new music, but thanks to my edgy brother and Spotify, I have been listening to newish music I actually really like. Like a lot. Now, a majority of these songs and artists aren’t necessarily newContinue reading “My Soundtrack of 2018: The Newer Additions”

I Actually Don’t Mind Being Called Mate.

I think I’ve got it. Yep, I can’t say I never achieved anything in my life. I have the ugliest pinky. I might even give it a name like Paul. Or Patricia. Or Patrice. Or Pa–whydoyahavetolooksostinkingugly. Long gone are my chances of being a left hand model or even a two handed model. I justContinue reading “I Actually Don’t Mind Being Called Mate.”

Asking For Help – A Scaredy Cat’s Tale

Asking for help has been a prominent fear of mine since I was in grade 1, when I couldn’t understand the concepts of basic mathematics. I just remember being given the work sheets with very simple equations, feeling overwhelmed looking at the list of questions thinking: I have no idea. I would look at theContinue reading “Asking For Help – A Scaredy Cat’s Tale”

Call Me Phantom

Call me the Phantom! Watch out as I fight crime with my super strong– wait no. My super fast– nah that’s not it either. My invincible– hang on, what does the Phantom do again? *investigates on Wikipedia (beep-boop, beep-boop): ‘…the Phantom is a legacy hero, descended from 20 previous generations of crimefighters who all adopt theContinue reading “Call Me Phantom”

My Baptism Story

It is exactly one year since I got baptised, today on the 19th of November. And I have only really decided to write about it until now because my faith journey, like many other journeys has been a confusing one. Leaving me reeling with many questions and thoughts, such as: Why did God decide toContinue reading “My Baptism Story”

Life Update: Severed Pinky Tendon

I severed the tendon in my left hand pinky finger (should an adult still call it a pinky? 😂) by dropping a big glass jar on it at work (cafe), also damaging the nerves and arteries, with a big piece of glass stabbing the bone but thankfully not breaking it. After it happened and I wasContinue reading “Life Update: Severed Pinky Tendon”