Valerian Forrest
@valerianforrest.bsky.social
Loves theatre, Eurovision, World Expos, Studio Ghibli, travel, and biathlon. Left-wing, asexual, Northamptonian, European. He/him
I'm not a Christmassy person and, yet, here I am, having picked up an advent calendar and it's not even November yet. These do sell out, though, so I have to move fast.
October 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I'm not a Christmassy person and, yet, here I am, having picked up an advent calendar and it's not even November yet. These do sell out, though, so I have to move fast.
I've been catsitting for my parents all week and it's been a real treat to spend time with this beautiful boy (even when he wakes me up during the night because he wants a cuddle).
I tried to get a nice picture of Monty but, instead, he decided to give my phone a close inspection...
#Caturday
I tried to get a nice picture of Monty but, instead, he decided to give my phone a close inspection...
#Caturday
September 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I've been catsitting for my parents all week and it's been a real treat to spend time with this beautiful boy (even when he wakes me up during the night because he wants a cuddle).
I tried to get a nice picture of Monty but, instead, he decided to give my phone a close inspection...
#Caturday
I tried to get a nice picture of Monty but, instead, he decided to give my phone a close inspection...
#Caturday
There's an absolutely gorgeous projection show, commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire Of Northampton, going on at All Saints' Church right now.
#Northampton
#Northampton
September 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
There's an absolutely gorgeous projection show, commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire Of Northampton, going on at All Saints' Church right now.
#Northampton
#Northampton
My recent silly eBay purchase has arrived. I like seeing this little glimpse into the recent past of my town, particularly because this view is no longer available. There's now a lift shaft where the poster board is stood and the upper floor was extended out from behind the photo was taken.
September 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
My recent silly eBay purchase has arrived. I like seeing this little glimpse into the recent past of my town, particularly because this view is no longer available. There's now a lift shaft where the poster board is stood and the upper floor was extended out from behind the photo was taken.
If anyone's in Osaka for the last month of #Expo2025, I'd hugely recommend a trip to the Expo 70 Commemorative Park to see the Tower of the Sun and the exhibition at the old Steel Pavilion.
September 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
If anyone's in Osaka for the last month of #Expo2025, I'd hugely recommend a trip to the Expo 70 Commemorative Park to see the Tower of the Sun and the exhibition at the old Steel Pavilion.
#OnTheDial today... I'm going to start sharing radio stations that have a regular place in my listening diet. Starting with El Zol 106.7. Whenever we get a heatwave, I find myself in the mood for this Spanish Tropical station from Miami. You can practically feel the steam coming off this station.
August 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#OnTheDial today... I'm going to start sharing radio stations that have a regular place in my listening diet. Starting with El Zol 106.7. Whenever we get a heatwave, I find myself in the mood for this Spanish Tropical station from Miami. You can practically feel the steam coming off this station.
I have stood in all three of these spots and taken (less good) photos. 😂
July 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I have stood in all three of these spots and taken (less good) photos. 😂
Give yourself a little birthday treat and bring this back?
July 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Give yourself a little birthday treat and bring this back?
Similar ideas were had in Northampton yesterday.
May 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Similar ideas were had in Northampton yesterday.
I absolutely loved Sarajevo when i visited a couple of years ago. Are you planning on taking the cable car up Mt. Trebevic to see the abandonned bobsled track? The views from the cable car are amazing and the mountain has some lovely walking trails.
May 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I absolutely loved Sarajevo when i visited a couple of years ago. Are you planning on taking the cable car up Mt. Trebevic to see the abandonned bobsled track? The views from the cable car are amazing and the mountain has some lovely walking trails.
May 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
S...s...s...s...serving lunch
May 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
S...s...s...s...serving lunch
It's Kiki and Jiri!
April 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It's Kiki and Jiri!
I also picked up a mystery badge from one of the Studio Ghibli shops. What's it going to be? Place your bets now!
April 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I also picked up a mystery badge from one of the Studio Ghibli shops. What's it going to be? Place your bets now!
It's Closterium! 🎉
April 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It's Closterium! 🎉
I bought a couple of mystery items while I was in Japan. One is a pin badge depicting Hello Kitty dressed up as one of 32 types of algae. Let's see what's inside...
April 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I bought a couple of mystery items while I was in Japan. One is a pin badge depicting Hello Kitty dressed up as one of 32 types of algae. Let's see what's inside...
So nice of Myaku-myaku to come and wave me off at Kansai Airport. He is absolutely everywhere in Osaka!
April 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
So nice of Myaku-myaku to come and wave me off at Kansai Airport. He is absolutely everywhere in Osaka!
In the queue at the German Pavilion and a couple of hosts are encouraging people to dance along to novelty songs (the Birdie Song is happening now). I feel like I'm trapped in a retirement home.
#Expo2025
#Expo2025
April 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
In the queue at the German Pavilion and a couple of hosts are encouraging people to dance along to novelty songs (the Birdie Song is happening now). I feel like I'm trapped in a retirement home.
#Expo2025
#Expo2025
From last night, this has to rank as some of the most elaborate wayfinding I've ever seen at an event. 😂
April 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
From last night, this has to rank as some of the most elaborate wayfinding I've ever seen at an event. 😂
Also, I saw a Myaku-myaku gacha machine and, really, who can resist this adorable little abomination?
April 16, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Also, I saw a Myaku-myaku gacha machine and, really, who can resist this adorable little abomination?
Today, I showed a basic level of self restraint and didn't blow the entire trip budget at the Ghibli store.
I am so pleased with my Porco Rosso pourover coffee gear!
I am so pleased with my Porco Rosso pourover coffee gear!
April 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Today, I showed a basic level of self restraint and didn't blow the entire trip budget at the Ghibli store.
I am so pleased with my Porco Rosso pourover coffee gear!
I am so pleased with my Porco Rosso pourover coffee gear!
If I'm honest, I think it's kinda unprofessional of Domo-kun to read the news wearing a massive takoyaki on his head. If something awful happened, it'd be worse than that time Peter Sissons wore a burgundy tie to announce that the Queen Mum had died.
April 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
If I'm honest, I think it's kinda unprofessional of Domo-kun to read the news wearing a massive takoyaki on his head. If something awful happened, it'd be worse than that time Peter Sissons wore a burgundy tie to announce that the Queen Mum had died.