Milena WilliamsonJun 21, 2021Behind the Poem: 'Love'Recently I was lucky enough to be featured in the New Irish Writing section of the Irish Independent. This was a real thrill for me...
Milena WilliamsonMay 4, 2021PhDigitalHello again! Today, I’m bringing back another favorite series, where I dive into PhD world and give you a glimpse of what it’s like doing...
Milena WilliamsonApr 22, 2021Behind the Poem: 'Some Natural Notes About Her Body'Happy Thursday everyone! I hope this blog post finds you safe and well wherever you are and in whatever state of lockdown you’re in....
Milena WilliamsonJan 8, 2021PhDo Not DisturbHello all! I meant to write this blog post in December of 2020 to celebrate the end of a very long year and remind everyone It Is Okay To...
Milena WilliamsonNov 30, 2020Come to the Beach with MeIt’s been a little while since my last blog post. Fall semester has come and (nearly) gone. My first semester TA-ing and the first time...
Milena WilliamsonJul 21, 2020PhDisruption‘Unfortunately, due to the disruptions from the COVID-19 crisis…’ These are the oh-so-familiar words these days. A sinking feeling in the...
Milena WilliamsonJul 1, 2020Lockdown Life Days 51-100July 1st is the day we thought would never come. 100 days of lockdown in Belfast. And while it's not really 'lockdown' anymore, because...
Milena WilliamsonJun 26, 2020Lockdown Life Days 1-50When the UK announced lockdown on March 24th, it was initially set for 3 weeks, just 21 days. But that was the story that never happened....
Milena WilliamsonJun 20, 2020The Joy of ReadingLockdown hasn’t been easy, but I’ve found great company in books. Many, many books. I’ve rediscovered my love of reading, especially as...
Milena WilliamsonMay 26, 2020Dear Reader...I’m not the only one I know to start or revive a blog during this strange time. It feels good to have a new creative outlet, to challenge...
Milena WilliamsonMay 16, 2020Blogging The Bold Type: How We Got HereRecently, I found myself curled up on the couch, sipping tea and watching The Bold Type with my best friend from Swarthmore. We grew up...
Milena WilliamsonMay 9, 2020Book Review: Death and the PenguinWhat would happen if a melancholic writer and a penguin were housemates in post-Soviet society? A fair bit of trouble, as it turns out....
Milena WilliamsonApr 26, 2020An Ocean AwayMy journey to Belfast began with strep throat and poetry. It was June 19th, 2017 and I had just gotten back into bed for a nap when I...