Introduction

Who am I? And what am I going to write about?

Two very good questions you ask.

My name is Jake, and I’m from the South West of the UK. I was born in Somerset and spent the first half of my life there before moving to Bristol, where I’ve been for quite some time—aside from the year I lived in New Zealand.

I spend most of my time outside. It’s my happy place and where I feel grounded and rested (despite mostly doing non restful things there). I divide my time between surfing, cycling (gravel), hiking, swimming and generally going for walks.

I also love cinema, books, mindfulness and lists! Nerd alert: I’ve kept a list of every film I’ve watched since 2014, broken down by year. (The total currently stands at 1,017!)

It wasn’t until my late 20s that I started to really understand who I am and to be honest, life before this seismic change feels rather blurry but right now, I am exploring my relationship with adventure, rest, mindfulness and healthy habits.

I want to use this space to share my thoughts on these topics. I don’t claim to be a master in any of these fields—in fact, I love that I’m distinctly average at most of them. My hope is that what I write here will feel inclusive, relatable, and maybe even spark a sense of connection for anyone reading.

Please stick around if this tickles your fancy.

Jake