AP2
AP2 is a commercial airline pilot living in and out of Hong Kong with a particular love for family life, flying aeroplanes, traveling the world, improving the self and writing poorly. Staring out the window has always been a hobby which is why he decided to pursue it as a profession. Before piloting, AP2 studied History mainly because he didn’t have to attend many lectures. Surprisingly he’s also a published author of 1 whole children’s book. This does not pay the bills.
On the horizon AP2 has ambitions to study both psychology and philosophy with a view to changing careers. This is because he is slightly deranged and wants to understand why. AP2 is also a father to two frenetic boys and husband to one remarkable woman. In his spare time AP2 loves to blog – explaining all the reasons for the world’s problems and how to fix them despite being unable to fix himself. If you’d like to read about his nonsensical world views and exceptionally poor self-help advice be sure to check out his blog here: https://clear-air-turbulence.com.
Be warned his writing requires a pinch of salt. For both political and professional reasons AP2 is not at liberty to share his identity however you can contact him at the following email address: anxiouspilot2@gmail.com. If he believes you’re not a Chinese spy he might share his identity with you. If you’re really desperate you can also follow him on Twitter @AnxiousPilot.
Brenda Harrison
Brenda is a former legal secretary who returned to studies as a mature student, first doing an Honours Degree in French and Spanish then a Masters in Human Resource Management. She is now a lecturer in HR but her curious nature brought her to blogging.
Since commencing her blogging journey, her curiosity took over and Brenda describes herself as being on a journey of exploration, but the destination is unknown. Her curiosity is captured in her personal blog, https://curiositiescastlesandcoffeeshops.wordpress.com. The blog generally covers providing advice and guidance on study skills and HR issues; Travel-type posts about cities, historic buildings and cafes and restaurants. Finally, Brenda’s blog also dips into creative writing exploring whatever grabs her attention or interest looking for the magic in the every day.
Billy Osogo
From Nairobi, Kenya.
I am a lover of books.
I see, interact, interrogate and communicate with the world through stories. What’s your story?
Cristiana Branchini
Hi everyone, my name is Cristiana (alias crisbiecoach) and I am excited to be part of the Pointless Overthinking team!
I am an Italian living in Brussels since 2016. Before, I spent 3 years in Tallinn, Estonia and 4 years in Valenciennes, a small town in Northern France.
I am a life coach but work as project manager (used to work as Human Resources manager) for scientific research projects in the environment field.
Though I am very worried about the climate emergency that our planet earth and all their inhabitants have been facing for the last years, I write a blog (https://crisbiecoach.blog/en/) on “bringing positive changes in your life”. This is my motto.
I love reading and writing is my favourite hobby. I decided to start my blog in 2017 because I wanted to share what I learned from my life and work experiences.
Then, blogging has become a learning experience itself.
The purpose of my writing is instilling curiosity to find out your true self.
Michelle Oram
My name is Michelle Oram and I’m delighted to be joining the Wise & Shine team.
I live in the Region of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada with my husband and the younger of my two adult daughters. I’ve worked in financial services my entire career—focusing in recent years on developing retirement readiness and financial wellness programs.
If I were to sum up my views in a few words, here’s what I’d say. Curious lifelong learner. Cancer survivor. Environmentalist. Declutterer. Writer. Singer.
For most of my life, I was the person rushing from task to task. Then, a breast cancer diagnosis at age 47 gave me the opportunity to slow down and rethink a lot of things about my life. That challenging period of time taught me many valuable lessons. These days, I still have a ton of things on the go, but I’m more likely to choose activities that bring me joy and to do things I would never have tried before.
I started writing a few years ago when I launched my blog at BoomerEcoCrusader.com. At first, I wrote mainly about waste reduction and environmental issues. Over time, the focus of my blog shifted to decluttering, simplifying, getting the most out of life, and whatever random bits of wisdom pop into my head on a given week.
Blogging ignited my passion for writing. When I retire from my full-time career, I plan to write a book. The challenge will be deciding which of the many topics swirling in my head to write about.
Finally, I also mentioned I’m a singer. After singing in church choirs my entire life, I discovered my inner rock star a few years ago. On Tuesday evenings, you might find me jamming with friends at a local club.
People Life Politics And Bullshit
Let’s start with my interests:
People. The more mature I become, the more interested I become in people.
Who are they? What motivates them in the choices they make? How do they get through life’s nooks and crannies? How do groups work together? And who controls what?
People are people all over the world. Simple!
Life. Isn’t that a mystery? We are part of life, but it continues even after we are gone. Life fascinates me, in all its forms, colors and dualities. It awakens my sense of wonder.
Politics. When people say I’m not interested in politics, I think:
“I also no longer follow politics, at least to the extent I did before, but politics rule our lives. Absolutely everything in the world is governed by politics, whether we are interested in it or not. “
Politics has greatly shaped my life.
I was seven years old when the Iranian revolution happened. The events which followed laid the foundation for my parents to take us out of Iran, which I am very grateful for.
My life abroad was utterly different than my 14-year-old brain could have predicted or imagined.
Bullshit. We are taught, served and have to deal with so much Bulls****. Don’t you agree?
So there you have the name of my blog “People, Life, Politics And Bullshit.”
And who am I?
My name is Parisa Radpey. I’m a dreaming gypsy—one who has more questions than answers. I am someone who dreams of a world without borders. A world where we realize that we are one human family, regardless of country, place of birth, religion or skin colour. I dream that one day we can create peace on Earth by letting go of all the power struggles we are part of. I believe in the power of change, which can be created by living a conscious life. If we wish to create peace with others, we must make peace with ourselves first. It happens through knowing oneself. There is an enormous opportunity to live a conscious and authentic life by learning to know oneself. It costs to live authentically, it requires courage, but it is also stimulating. Therein lies enormous growth potential. I used to aspire to change the world, but at 50, I realized I could only change myself and maybe inspire others to change.
SeekerFive
SeekerFive received a wide-ranging education with special training in philosophical theory, and is blessed or cursed with even wider-ranging interests. He recently spent several years learning, teaching, creating, and developing in academia. Now he creates visual artwork and works primarily in the private sector, occasionally teaching or advising.
He loves nature and creative pursuits, and is a solitary extrovert.
Todd Fulginiti
Todd Fulginiti is a writer, musician and former school teacher who enjoys telling stories and reflecting on life and the world. His Five O’Clock Shadow blog (www.fiveoclockshadow.life) is a virtual magazine with regular features such as Old Man Rants (humor), RebEarth (sustainability) Music, Lifestyle, Wellness and more.
As a musician, Todd plays trumpet, percussion, sings, writes songs, composes music and acts as booking agent/contractor. He has created a variety of bands/ensembles, giving him an outlet to perform the many musical styles he loves. Visit Todd Fulginiti Music for more.
Todd lives in Lititz, a town in Lancaster County, PA- aka “Amish Country”. He is not Amish (people often ask), but he meets some every now and then.
For a more creative and detailed, bio- read this.
Troy Headrick
Troy started writing before he could actually write. He’d dictate stories to his mother who wrote them down in one of those Big Chief tablets. His father studied the fine arts, and Troy made and sold art as a child, likely as a result of some genetic inheritance his father bequeathed to him or because he spent so much of his early life hanging around such a creative mentor. He then forgot about doing that sort of thing—actually, the responsibilities of life stole away all the time he could have spent doing such work—until a few years back when he started making drawings again and showed them in galleries both in the US and overseas. He’s damned determined to find a way to start seriously making art again.
Troy studied a long time at universities and then dropped out of his PhD program right at the last minute because he got a lucrative job off in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. He spent nearly twenty years abroad and resided in Poland, the aforementioned UAE, Turkey, and Egypt.
Troy has published a lot of different kinds of writing in many print and online magazines. Jeff Tiedrich, a renowned internet entrepreneur and a social media superstar, gave him the Nova Nuevo award some years ago for a series of political pieces he wrote during the Obama Administration. He is interested in politics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, literature, history, and many other subjects too numerous to list here.
In his travels, he witnessed revolutions and coups (and their scary aftermaths) and is drawn to places and activities that some call “dangerous.” His ultimate goal is to live an uncommon life.
Wynne Leon
Wynne Leon is an optimist, an enthusiast of endurance sports and a woman intent in charting her own path. Which is a combination that has led to an unconventional life. When she was younger a life of adventure meant climbing mountains, traveling the world and being an entrepreneur.
More recently, it’s been starting a family as a single parent at age 46, having another child at age 50 and adopting a highly-strung kitten, even though she really is a dog person.
In addition to blogging, her writing includes technical computer manuals, articles about meditation and parenting, and Finding My Father’s Faith, a memoir about spirituality, solace and her relationship with her beloved father.