What John Wrote

Incredible takes from a guy named John.

From self-reflections and attempts at philosophy, to movie reviews and political rants—this blog offers a behind-the-scenes look at the brain of an enthusiastic tourist of many disciplines.

Childish Swagger

February 20, 2020 by John Trainor in JOHN'S JOURNAL

I remember a time when I had no lack of self-confidence—a time when I didn’t doubt myself at all.

Connecting Mental Health and Health-Health

January 24, 2020 by John Trainor in JOHN'S JOURNAL

I would often disconnect my mind from my body and wonder why my thoughts were unhealthy as I pounded wings and beer.

The Loudest Lies

November 06, 2019 by John Trainor in POETRY, JOHN'S JOURNAL

Be wary of the truths we hold most dear.

Why Both?

October 07, 2019 by John Trainor in POETRY, JOHN'S JOURNAL

Why the fuck can't I be
The way I desperately feel I must be.

The Voice of Reason

September 24, 2019 by John Trainor in JOHN'S JOURNAL

The Voice of Reason was the captain's chief advisor for the majority of my life.

No One

September 12, 2019 by John Trainor in POETRY, JOHN'S JOURNAL

I was someone, but I sent him away.
Now I’m no one.

Choosing God

September 10, 2019 by John Trainor in PHILOSOPHIZING, JOHN'S JOURNAL

I once wrote about a hypothetical god.
It’s not as hypothetical anymore.

Floating. Drifting.

September 06, 2019 by John Trainor in POETRY, JOHN'S JOURNAL

Floating alone…
Drifting along…

Voices

August 19, 2019 by John Trainor in JOHN'S JOURNAL

You know that voice you have in your head? This is about that.

Sue

August 07, 2019 by John Trainor in JOHN'S JOURNAL

Last month was Sue Trainor's birthday. She would have been 57.

Adrift

July 17, 2019 by John Trainor in JOHN'S JOURNAL

…I sit a hundred yards out, floating back and forth—a few yards closer to shore; a few yards further into deep waters.

The Walls I Built

July 07, 2019 by John Trainor in JOHN'S JOURNAL

…I made a conscious decision to be reserved. This is the story.

What am I doing here?

June 04, 2019 by John Trainor in JOHN'S JOURNAL

Why did I make this blog? (Updated as of August, 2019)