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Author Archives: Nick C. Piers
Bump in the Road – Part 7: Epilogue
(Bump in the Road is a multi-part story detailing my attempts to get into wrestling school and the wrestling business. Part 1 discusses my growing up on wrestling and some brief backyard wrestling. Part 2 dives into my brief time in Halifax, Nova Scotia and … Continue reading
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Tagged bump in the road, Dilbert Pinkerton, Scott Keith, Toronto, wrestling, writing, York University
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Bump in the Road – Part 6: The Drop
(Bump in the Road is a multi-part story detailing my attempts to get into wrestling school and the wrestling business. Part 1 discusses my growing up on wrestling and some brief backyard wrestling. Part 2 dives into my brief time in Halifax, Nova Scotia and … Continue reading
My Ideal Superman Game Part 2: Side Quests
Last time, I discussed the main story in my ideal Superman game. It’s still a rough idea that could definitely use fleshing out, but it gives you the general gist. This time, I want to talk about side quests. In … Continue reading
The Constant
If you read through other entries of mine, you’ll see that I’ve had something of a rough life. Depression, loneliness, no self-esteem, no self-worth, and constantly moving have all kept me feeling low. If there’s one thing that has kept … Continue reading
Bump in the Road – Part 5: Creative Endeavours
(Bump in the Road is a multi-part story detailing my attempts to get into wrestling school and the wrestling business. Part 1 discusses my growing up on wrestling and some brief backyard wrestling. Part 2 dives into my brief time in Halifax, Nova Scotia … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Wrestling, Writing
Tagged Al Snow, bump in the road, Johnny Saint, Rob Fuego, the Maritimes, Toronto, wrestling
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Living Without Confidence
A psychiatrist recently evaluated me. I suppose it could be re-evaluated since I’ve been evaluated by psychiatrists for decades now. Previously, I’d been diagnosed with depression, situational depression, ADD/ADHD (or whatever the cool kids call it these days), and probably … Continue reading
Posted in Depression & Mental Issues, Essays, Writing
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My Ideal Superman Game Part 1: Theme & Story
It seems like this blog has unintentionally become more about wrestling than comics. Which is strange because the latter is a hobby I’m closer to than wrestling these days. Still, for those who may not be aware, my favourite superhero … Continue reading
Bump in the Road – Part 4: Toronto or Bust
(Bump in the Road is a multi-part story detailing my attempts to get into wrestling school and the wrestling business. Part One discusses my growing up on wrestling and some brief backyard wrestling. Part Two dives into my brief time in Halifax, Nova Scotia … Continue reading
“You’re Missing Out, Man!”
There are times I consider handing in my nerd card. You know, the nerd card that comes with all the perks of being a nerd. See, there are several things in nerd culture now that I’m just not interested in: … Continue reading
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Bump in the Road – Part 3: No Other Way Out
(Bump in the Road is a multi-part story detailing my attempts to get into wrestling school and the wrestling business. Part One discusses my growing up on wrestling and some brief backyard wrestling. Part Two dives into my brief time in Halifax, … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Wrestling, Writing
Tagged bump in the road, fredericton, mick foley, wrestling
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