Will Webberley

Whilst my days of binge drinking as a student are thankfully far in my past, alcohol is still an ongoing, yet much more minor, part of my…

Twelve months ago - in January 2021 - I started my attempt at the #100DaysToOffload challenge. I had set myself a new year’s resolution to…

I maintain a small number of projects in my spare time. The amount of time I get to work on and maintain these varies depending on my other…

From the hills of Dusk's End to the small alleys of Main Street, you feel drawn to the lights of this vibrant metropolis in an uncharted…

I've really enjoyed my recent discovery of a couple of traditional-style webzines. Webzines (sometimes referred to as online magazines, or…

I've recently posted about our home, in which we've completed a few DIY projects, such as renovating the garden and building a small loft…

On Sunday I slipped and fell in the pouring rain. I landed hard on my side and ended up dislocating my shoulder. I didn't really want to try…

It's been a weird 18 months. Before pandemic-initiated changes, our daily lives might have involved getting up and travelling on some form…

Following on from my previous post about renovating our garden, I wanted to write an entry about another project we've recently completed…

Last week I gave a talk at the Bitcoin Association BSV Meet-up for Wales, hosted by Tramshed Tech in Cardiff. BSV Wales Image Before…

English speakers' privilege I've always been crap at learning languages. From an early age my parents would encourage me to learn French…

I recently wrote about reviewing my Twitter usage, with the aim of discovering any constructive takeways I get from the platform that…

TL,DR; I'm starting a Twitter diary to log interesting findings, and to measure its value to me. Twitter is pretty much the last bastion of…

About 18 months ago we bought a new home. The house is an 1880s (ish) Victorian building, and many of its original features - such as tile…

About nine months ago - at the end of November last year - we adopted a dog. Although I've always grown up with and around dogs owned by…

Recently my colleague was talking to me about the concept of the "5AM Club", as defined in the book by Robin Sharma. The "Club" is focused…

Wales Tech Week is an annual event held by Technology Connected. The 2021 event is running this week, aiming to bring technologists together…

Getting and "installing" the nuc For his birthday a few years back, I bought my (now-)husband a beehive and a honeybee nucleus. Some might…

Just a quick post to say that I recently got married! By coincidence the event was three years to the day after our engagement. It was a…

Growing up and the "Warcraft years" In my earlier years I was fairly into gaming. I was definitely only ever a "casual gamer" in the scheme…

The effects of working from home The UK went into its first proper COVID-induced lockdown back around March time last year. At this time…

This is a bit of a vanity post, but back in December I was lucky enough to be included in the 2020 WalesOnline "35 Under 35". This list aims…

Back in November I started an Invisalign course to help straighten my teeth. Invisalign works like traditional braces, but is instead formed…

Pre-ordering the PinePhone Beta Earlier this week I ordered a PinePhone, which recently became available as a Beta Edition. I've been…

Minimising possessions Like many people I these days try and live a minimal life when it comes to possessions. Having more stuff means there…

This month marks a year from when I decided to (mostly - see below) stop answering my phone. This was not because I wanted to be antisocial…

Many people no longer feel comfortable using Facebook. Whether you were never a member to begin with or you've had an account but chosen to…

A few months ago I discovered Blogging for Devs - I think through Product Hunt when it made it to #1 Product of the Day back in August last…

I know that I've been a bit crap at updating my blog properly and consistently over the past few years. One of my new year's resolutions…

I haven't written a post since summer 2015. It's now March 2017 and I thought I'd write an update very briefly covering the last couple of…

I recently received confirmation of my completed PhD! I submitted my thesis in May 2014, passed my viva in September and returned my final…

I recently spent a week in France as part of a holiday with some of my family. Renting houses for a couple of weeks in France or Italy each…

A new decking I managed to turn about two tonnes of material into something vaguely resembling 'decking' in my back garden this weekend. It…