Author: Daniel Gaughan
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The Diary of a Cleaner: Day 4
I 7:55. Friday, 24th January, 2025. Friday! Finally, Friday! The best day of the week. A powerful wind howls outside, but the sun has almost risen, and the sky it reveals is a perfect blue. That must mean something, right? God shines His radiance upon us to celebrate Friday – His most glorious creation. I… Read more
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The Diary of a Cleaner: Day 3
I Day 3 in the big brother house. Thursday the 23rd January 2025. The time is 7:48. The housemates are just waking up for a brew and a biscuit. Jim and Rhonda are still not speaking after last night’s tiff. Did you read that in the Big Brother narrator’s Geordie accent? I hope so. All… Read more
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The Diary of a Cleaner: Day 2
I 7:46am. Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025. The midweek hump is upon us. Nevertheless, it will be plain sailing from here. Outside, there is a thin layer of fog which blankets the horizon and the musky scent of fallen rain pervades the air. It reminds me of George Orwell’s Down and Out in Paris and London.… Read more
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The Diary of a Cleaner: Day 1
Introduction Hey there. Long time, eh? It’s been a good minute since I last wrote a blog. The reason being, I lost interest writing in this factual style, favouring instead, to return to short stories. Nevertheless, whenever I finish a short story, I am stuck for what to write next. So, yesterday, after completing another… Read more
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How I Struggle to Stay Motivated in Life
Do you struggle to stay motivated in life? I do. Throughout my life, my motivation has fluctuated. I undertake a new job, hobby, project, idea, whatever the fuck – I’m eager, consistent, determined, optimistic. I finally feel like I have my feet planted on the ground. At first, I work hard. I try to… Read more
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Teaser trailer: Folie à Deux – Madness of Two
Here is the teaser trailer for my upcoming documentary – “Folie à Deux – Madness of Two”. In the documentary, I will explain the eponymous psychological disorder, the history of it, and present three real life cases. I hope you will enjoy. Read more
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Great Britain & its Great Drinking Problem
We Brits have a notorious reputation for our drinking endeavours. Many other nations wait in fear for the summer when we will flock like locusts to their beaches and towns. ‘Los Británicos Están Llegando! Los Británicos Están Llegando!’ Cry the Spaniards, whilst young men and women scantily clad, roll their suitcases along Magaluf’s clean sun-paved… Read more
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Top 5 Movies That Changed My Life
Movies, to me, aren’t just a tool for entertainment. Movies are what I have lived and breathed for most of my life. They are a passion. An obsession. Throughout my existence, I have watched hundreds, if not thousands of them. To be honest, I gave up counting a long time ago. I have ravenously devoured every… Read more
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Top 5 Books That Changed My Life
Books are one of my greatest pleasures. I believe that there is a book out there for everybody. Some people never read because they find it ‘boring’. Nonetheless, if the right book fell into their lap, it could hold the potential to change their life. There are far too many novels for any single… Read more
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Ikigai – The Japanese Reason for Being
On the Japanese island of Okinawa, a mystical force has gifted its residents with extremely long lives. There are now 68 centenarians per 100,000 Okinawans, which is a miraculous statistic when compared with the entire UK having only 23. But how do these islanders consistently succeed in reaching 100 years of life? What miracle… Read more