Perhaps, it’s just me. It’s a constant worry. I suspect I am not alone in my manly insecurities. It’s hard to tell, because let’s face it, blokes (in general) don’t talk about their feelings. I have struggled with body image for a long time – not a struggle with an illness or a disorder, but …
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London Marathon 2018
Please please donate to my chosen charity The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity And help this larger fella make it round the London Marathon. Money for this charity will be a huge incentive! Check out my JustGiving Page for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Help me raise more! http://www.justgiving.com/Wayne-Burke?utm_id=27
ThatIsBeyond… 7 months on – A dad reflecting on the birth of his son.
It has taken seven months to get to grips with the birth of my son. Between the sleep deprivation, the tiring days at work and the constant joy of having this amazing new person in your life, the words just weren't getting onto the page the way that I wanted them to!The perspective that this …
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ThatIsBeyond… The politics of fatherhood.
It’s not very often that I get political on my blog! There are many reasons for this, but one of those reasons is not that I don’t have my own informed position. Politics can be devisive. We can get so caught up on one issue, that all of a sudden we realise that we have …
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ThatIsBeyond… David Gandy assists with my New Years Resolution…fashion!
With the New Year comes resolutions and the repetitive return to my aim of getting fit. But the problem is, I never know what to wear! Whilst my Christmas stocking yielded some festive socks and some pants as well, it was lacking in the activewear department! And so with that in mind I have …
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ThatIsBeyond…Grooming the Ted Baker way!
Sometimes a guy needs to treat himself, or someone equally as stylish, to a couple of hours that are all about him! The stresses and strains of London life can often get the better of you. So with this in mind, I was long overdue for some well deserved “me time” and some recalibration… Let me …
ThatIsBeyond…Nati’s On Priory
This past weekend, my tastebuds and I were lucky enough to attend the soft opening of a brand new cafe. Nati’s on Priory is nestled at the foot Muswell Hill, has a fantastic range of coffees, breakfasts and lunches as well as some of the best cakes I have ever tasted… And I consider …
ThatIsBeyond…The Vintage Fashion Bible
Every fashion trend is influenced by what has come before. The cyclical nature of fashion means that authentic vintage clothing can often be the pinnacle of being fashion forward in the modern day. As a man in his thirties, I have seen the regeneration of many trends… (Who knew the shell suit from the …
Thatisbeyond… Halloween and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts San Francisco
Architecture, Art and fashion go hand in hand. With the advent of Halloween ever approaching, I have been enjoying exploring fashion choices for ALL HALLOWS EVE that are less costume and more stylish. To that end I have been lucky enough to explore Fairmont Hotels and Resorts San Francisco website to get some inspiration for …
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ThatIsBeyond… Grooming products – wot I have used!
I like a good empties post, so I have saved up some of the array of products that I have been using over the last few months! For ease of review I have tried to group them together in a logical way, but be warned, there are a couple of random pairings! So without …
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