Zoë Robinson

Comic Fridays

Zoë Robinson — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:35:42 +0000

As part of the expansion of my ZJKR YouTube channel from just being vlogs, I have moved my occasional comic spots from Nobmouse over to the second channel. They will no longer be occasional, however. From now on they will turn up each week in a new show called Comic Fridays.

Have topics, will video

Zoë Robinson — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:26:01 +0000

So I’ve been thinking about what I want to do with my channels on YouTube. Making videos is now a big part of my daily routine and I want to keep it that way but to be able to do that with regularity, I need to have some structure to channels. In other words, I [...]

Brain chemistry, you fail me again

Zoë Robinson — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:03:54 +0000

Today is one of those days that makes me realise how dependent my life has become on chemicals that keep my moods stable. I messed up my medication a few days ago because I thought I had another strip of tablets but it turns out I did not, so when I called up to make a repeat prescription I had actually 1 day of tablets left, when it takes two days to get a prescription. I have therefore been rationing my medication to make sure I don't have a day when I totally go without.

Sometimes it just comes to you

Zoë Robinson — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:18:27 +0000

Sometimes things just come to me and I have to get them down on paper right there and then. It's the reason I carry around both a lined notepad and a sketchbook in my handbag.

The Loss of Digital Extra Limbs

Zoë Robinson — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:45:47 +0000

I sometimes think my computers have become extra limbs. They are so much a part of my life that I find it difficult to function without them.

Getting the cameras rolling again

Zoë Robinson — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:30:12 +0000

So today I’ve had an enjoyable day off, doing little more than watching a few episodes of Supernatural and also writing some of my forthcoming novel, Curse of the Other World. I have to say the story is coming together very nicely, although there is a long way to go on it yet. I woke up [...]

Post-exam attempts at relaxation

Zoë Robinson — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:07:49 +0000

The exam went well. How well remains to be seen, of course, and I won't know the outcome until some time in June. For now, I'm just happy that I was able to answer all the questions and I got out of the ordeal without chewing through the table due to nerves.

The exam stress continues

Zoë Robinson — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:04:27 +0000

I’m hoping that after the exam is over and the stress it is causing wanes, I can get my sleep patterns back to normal. It has been a big problem of late that I have, once again, reverted to a night cycle. I’m starting to think this is my natural sleep pattern because it is [...]

An ever-present barrier

Zoë Robinson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:24:19 +0000

This year has been a period of adjustment, in many different ways. I’ve had to come to terms with the fact that my brain chemistry works against me and also to recognise the signs of impending problems so Jennifer and I can deal with them. That has not been easy and I think it is [...]

Doodles

Zoë Robinson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:40:11 +0000

I’ve been doodling while taking revision breaks, as well as going back to watch series one of Supernatural (and wishing I had watched it the first time around since it’s so great). I posted a journal entry earlier today and don’t want to do two full entries in a row so I’ll just leave you with [...]