Author Archives: Adam Randall

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Adam Randall

A Link to the Past is actually the third in the Zelda series (or fourth, if you count the Game & Watch title) but it is the first one to give the series the shape which it would retain to this … Continue reading →

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University Stress

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Adam Randall

There are a lot of deadlines coming up on my Creative Writing course. I have over 10,000 words due next week. A lot of people seem to be very stressed about this; people tell me that they worry that they’ll … Continue reading →

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Adam Randall is Problematic

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Adam Randall

I recently discovered a website called ‘Your Fave is Problematic’ and I didn’t really agree with it for a number of reasons. I wrote an entry not long ago about why I didn’t like it and also a Finger Puppet … Continue reading →

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Adam Randall

Harper Lee has only ever written one book and that was published fifty-four years ago so it’s doubtful that she’ll ever have another out. Her reasoning for not producing a second novel is that it could never live up to … Continue reading →

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A Third Pleasant Surprise

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Adam Randall

One sad thing is the fact that all the people I befriended in secondary school are away at universities all over the country 90% of the time. I’m probably able to keep the most contact with my friend Rory; every … Continue reading →

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Another Pleasant Surprise

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Adam Randall

On the 23rd of November last year my uncle, Mardle (as we call him, but it’s not his real name, we just call him the same thing I called him when I was very young and unable to pronounce his … Continue reading →

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A Pleasant Surprise

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Adam Randall

It occurred to me recently that I don’t write entries about nice things which happen to me often enough. Therefore, I have decided that each of this week’s posts will be on pleasant surprises that have made me quite happy. … Continue reading →

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Time Capsule

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Adam Randall

Inspired by Laci Green’s recent time capsule video I’ve decided that I want to make a time capsule blog entry. Basically, what I’m going to do is write down several questions for the me of five years from now then, … Continue reading →

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The Best Thing About University

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Adam Randall

A little under three years ago I started studying at Bath Spa University (as regular readers will know) and I have to say I’ve really loved my time so far. Everything has been wonderful: interesting seminars and lectures, lovely professors, … Continue reading →

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Donkey Kong

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Adam Randall

This is an important game for lots of reasons. Firstly, this is the first appearance of Mario and also the first appearance of Donkey Kong, both of whom would go on to feature in and inspire various games. Furthermore, this … Continue reading →

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