Rowan’s Weeknotes

Weekly updates about what’s happening in my life. If you want more regular but less structured updates, check out my notes.

  1. Week 272: Mudlarking

    A view of Bermondsey from the sandy beach in Wapping

    A week of being back at work, surprisingly easy diets, creative cooking, playing Blue Prince, treasure hunts, and mudlarking on the Thames. Read Week 272: Mudlarking.

  2. Week 271: Elimination Diet

    A view from the sea front at Broadstairs, looking down over a cold but sunny beach

    A week of being exhausted, fun pub crawls, big health decisions, cutting out a lot of food, and long walks along the coast. Read Week 271: Elimination Diet.

  3. Week 270: Christmas Nap

    A little black cat drinking from a commemorative Royal Marriage mug

    A week of being tired, multiple long drives, cat birthdays, Christmas Carols, vegetable prep, family visits, and new drinking vessels. Read Week 270: Christmas Nap.

  4. Week 269: Mile-Wide

    A week of doing very little, planning for Christmas, watching Die Hard, quiet weekends, shit TV, and a lot more D&D planning. Read Week 269: Mile-Wide.

  5. Week 268: Nobody Wants This

    A week of team lunches, more Christmas parties, lots of D&D planning, Champagne Shows in Birmingham, hungover train journeys, and a lazy TV binge. Read Week 268: Nobody Wants This.

  6. Week 267: Jingle Bell Heist

    A week of festive karaoke, lots of singing, lazy days off, long and fun board games, weird shows, Christmas pizza, a Christmas dinner, and a couple of great new films. Read Week 267: Jingle Bell Heist.

  7. Week 266: Sunshine on Leith

    A large glass cabinet packed full of old bottles of whisky

    A week of Christmas shopping, cold flats, electric heaters, delicious tastings, long river walks, munchy boxes, and Christmas karaoke. Read Week 266: Sunshine on Leith.

  8. Week 265: Echo

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    A week of poor decisions, world-building, making maps, planning D&D sessions, weekends in Brighton, and a week off up north. Read Week 265: Echo.

  9. Week 264: BOBBRT

    An array of AI-generated posters with nonsense text on them

    A week of drinks with friends, drinks with colleagues and friends, trips to Matlock, second viewings, puzzle games, grandparents, D&D planning, and some slop on a wall. Read Week 264: BOBBRT.

  10. Week 263: Dan and Jen

    A plastic roulette wheel with six random shots placed around the edge.

    A week of union organising, lots of office days, roundtables, roulette wheels, weddings, being sensible, a finale, and a lot of notes. Read Week 263: Dan and Jen.

  11. Week 262: Blue Prince

    Tom Barnaby, a fluffy black cat, lounging in a new bed which is attached to a radiator

    A week excellent puzzles, scribbling notes, murderous stage shows, curry, fireworks, union activity, delicious tinned fish, and a new bed. Read Week 262: Blue Prince.

  12. Week 261: Our Streets

    Large crowds gathered in Whitechapel holding anti-racist placards, watching Jeremy Corbyn deliver a speech

    A week of great TV, doing well at pub quizzes, counter-protesting, early Christmas activities, a new puzzle game, and switching my music streaming. Read Week 261: Our Streets.

  13. Week 260: Crisps

    An array of different crisps and a flyer for the Huddersfield International Crisp Festival 2025

    A week of driving to Matlock, viewing a nice house, getting carried away with Arjun, staying in Huddersfield, and eating unlimited crisps. Read Week 260: Crisps.

  14. Week 259: 14-Core

    A cute black cat with his head poking out from beneath a duvet. He looks very peaceful.

    A week of alcohol-free cocktails, cancelled plans, treating myself, meeting babies, extravagant engagements, and some cozy lads. Read Week 259: 14-Core.

  15. Week 258: Tudors

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    A week of birthday okonomiyaki, quiet weekdays, feasts for Odin, dismantling the papacy, fixing broken technology, and a fun photoshoot. Read Week 258: Tudors.

  16. Week 257: Swans

    Four towels folded into swan shapes, the necks and beaks of the swans form a heart.

    A week of interesting cleans, towel animals, goodbye dinners, Brick Lane curry, a weekend at Butlins, and another Gareth Gates appearance. Read Week 257: Swans.

  17. Week 256: Platforms

    A week of coming back to London, a lot of Crusader Kings III, some interesting work news, good workshops, and getting overexcited. Read Week 256: Platforms.

  18. Week 255: Ready Steady Cook

    Two silhouettes deep in a cave, both using their phone torches to light the way

    A week of more walks, house viewings, feeling dreadful, finding more cave, exploring Matlock, roasts, tea rooms, building zoos, and a chaotic cook. Read Week 255: Ready Steady Cook.

  19. Week 254: Thor's Cave

    A view up to Thor's Cave from down in the valley, it's a large opening in the side of a cliff face

    A week of long walks, cosy cottages, impressive caves, tea rooms, country pubs, wet rollercoasters, being bad at weekly shops, and some relaxed lads. Read Week 254: Thor's Cave.

  20. Week 253: Hop Festival

    Two black cats, one inside a large crate and another laying on top

    A week of lounging around, conquering India, holding Cornwall, lots of festival drinks, and a trip up north. Read Week 253: Hop Festival.