Stevie’s Blog

Apr 20, 2025 ∞

The AI Easter Bunny

Hey Everyone,

Happy Easter, i hope everyone had a good day and a good long weekend?

I’m halfway through an Easter egg, nothing fancy this year, well not yet…

I thought I’d chat about AI, what i think of it, how i use it and some of the topics that come up.

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Apr 12, 2025 ∞

As an avid cruiser who’s enjoyed seven voyages over the years, I’ve encountered the occasional hiccup, a medical diversion, for instance and lets not forget, my little medical episode last year, for more information on that please listen to It’s been a minute.

Whilst doing my usual scroll through the news, I came across the below incident aboard the Sky Princess, the ship i sailed on this time last year.

Apr 6, 2025 ∞

The Build - Episode 1 - Permission Granted

A new project, a green light, and the real work begins.

In the first episode of The Build, I kick off this brand new podcast series by sharing the exciting news — planning permission is officially granted for my wheelchair-accessible annex conversion. From early design sketches to architect support and selecting the right builder, this episode dives into what it took to get here. Spoiler: nothing moves as fast as you think it will.

With the build tentatively set to start in June, I reflect on the lessons learned so far — patience, planning, and pivoting when needed (especially with the bathroom setup!). Join me as I lay the groundwork for the journey ahead.

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Feb 16, 2025 ∞

Did Someone Say Mango?

Time for a quick catch up.

Did I ever tell you I love mango?

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AI Generated - A mango shaped character eating mango

Trying out an “Audiogram” as well

Feb 1, 2025 ∞

The Traitors UK Season 3

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I couldn’t not do a review of The Traitors UK Season 3.

The best season i’ve seen so far, highly recommend.

Spoilers Warning

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Jan 20, 2025 ∞

Blue Monday

Today (20th Jan 2025) is Blue Monday, no this isn’t some discount shopping day, although it does get used to commercial advantage. Blue Monday is the most miserable day of the year.

Blue Monday is considered the “most depressing day of the year,” typically falling on the third Monday of January. The concept originated in 2005 as part of a marketing campaign by a travel company, claiming to calculate the date using a pseudo-scientific formula.

The formula factored in variables such as:

Weather conditions (cold and dark in many places).

Debt levels (post-holiday expenses).

Time since Christmas (and the end of holiday festivities).

Failed New Year’s resolutions (leading to feelings of disappointment).

Low motivational levels and a general sense of needing change.

While popular in culture, it is not based on actual science and is widely criticised by psychologists and scientists. Depression and sadness are complex issues that cannot be reduced to a single day or formula.

Despite its dubious origins, Blue Monday has become an opportunity for discussions about mental health and self-care, with organisations often using the day to raise awareness.