I got out of bed to go to the toilet. My legs were stiff and unresponsive. As I reached the door of the bedroom, I felt a sharp pain shoot through my left knee. My leg buckled, and I collapsed against the door. Another sharp pain shot through me, this
Danny Brown is one of modern music's most unique and intriguing figures. His work is characterised by his distinctive, yelping vocals, and a gritty, experimental backdrop. To many, myself included, 2015's Atrocity Exhibition is his magnum opus. Here, I will attempt to unravel the dark and
Video games have a unique selling point which separates them from other forms of art. They allow the consumer to actively participate in the storytelling process. This accounts for a large part of the reason why they are so popular. Not only can you affect the story, you can actually
Hero tells the story of a nameless swordsman and a king. The swordsman has caught the king's attention by defeating three assassins of great renown. He is brought before the king to receive his reward for his accomplishments, and regale him with his tale. As the story develops,
The term "third place", coined by Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book "The Great Good Place", refers to places where people go primarily to socialise. This contrasts with the "first place", which is the home, and the "second place", which is one&
Stoicism dates back to the earliest days of Western Philosophy. Despite Stoicism falling out of favour as a philosophy unto itself a few hundred years after its inception, as a result of the explosion of Christianity, the values it espouses have been present throughout history. It has seen multiple resurgences
"Really Doe", the third single and fourth track from Danny Brown's seminal 2015 album, Atrocity Exhibition, is a posse cut, featuring extended guest verses from Ab-Soul, Earl Sweatshirt, and Kendrick Lamar, who also contributes the hook and bridge. Danny stated in interviews at the time that
Most people are aware of how important physical health is to mental wellbeing. This fact was known by people as far back as Ancient Rome; mens sana in corpore sano - a healthy mind in a healthy body - encapsulates this notion with a beautiful succinctness. These days many flock
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Welcome to The Gonzo Project. The aim of this website is to compile and catalogue useful information for self development with an emphasis on self expression. We will be covering topics ranging from fitness, nutrition, and sleep, to art, music, and travel. Join me on my journey of self discovery.