Londinium MMXXII

I’m Orazio. Welcome to my journal, where I document the chaos and charm of my life since moving to London. Expect a rollercoaster of emotions as I navigate the ups and downs of living abroad, tackling everything from relationship struggles and the challenges of gay life to moments of pure joy and self-discovery. My posts are a mix of pessimism and optimism, spirituality and sarcasm, filled with “what the fuck” realisations and reflections on life’s absurdities. Join me on this unpredictable journey as I strive to find my path, laugh at the madness, and sometimes just scream into the void. Jump HERE to see how my London dream began…

Story Archive

  • Make yourself useful

    Feeling stuck in a cycle of scrolling, snacking, and chasing the next thrill? From rooftop gardening to pilates and homemade bread, I’m rediscovering my hobbies—but let’s be real, it’s not always enough. If you’re…

  • The simplest of things 

    Today I went to London Pride, dressed like a snack, ready to be noticed. Instead, I blended into the rainbow like beige in a Skittles bag. While others were serving fierce unicorn realness, I…

  • Summer Blues

    From soaring with P!nk’s aerial stunts to dancing with Gwen Stefani at sunset, Hyde Park was pure euphoria. But after the glitter settled, Monday hit like a gray reality check. The summer sun couldn’t…

  • Poppies & Hobbies

    So, the summer buzz is starting to fizzle. I’ve been blissfully sunbaked on the rooftop and biking around London in a daily weed-induced daze, but even that’s losing its magic. Things with Topo? Lukewarm.…

  • Spontaneity

    Apparently, I’m solar-powered now. Weeks of drought in the UK turned me into a bronzed rooftop lizard, basking in the rare heatwave and living like I’m on holiday. Between spontaneous sunset bike rides, rooftop…

  • Dry spell

    I just thought about writing and realized that  it can be pretty dull or even tedious to just write about events and activities like in a log book. What is much more freeing for…

  • Moselle

    Ah, the Moselle trip—a picturesque weekend road trip that somehow managed to be both serene and chaotic. From hunting for food that wasn’t just sausages (thanks, Juri) to discovering Wiesbaden’s classiest public pool (Riesling…

  • Non-romantic dinner for two

    Returning to London from a long journey, I was met with a bittersweet homecoming. Despite the warm gesture of a beautifully decorated home, my partner’s emotional distance left me feeling insecure and questioning the…

  • Joi gin!

    The author is leaving Asia to return to London, feeling accomplished but physically drained. Despite some discomfort, they enjoyed time with friends and made plans to travel in the summer and Autumn. They also…