Wiz’s Whimsies: The Origin Story

You know that moment when you stumble across something—an idea, a feeling, a sound—that makes you stop dead in your tracks and reminds you who you really are?

Precious, right?

That’s what happened to me in May 2024, whilst wandering the meandering streets of Lisbon, Portugal, stopping here for espresso and juice, over there for wine and burgers.

As I explored the nooks and crannies of a new city, creating treasured memories, the ancient brick and cobblestone beneath my feet worn smooth by centuries of footsteps and rainfall—I felt a forgotten door slowly creak open in my mind.

The more I walked and thought and sipped and sat, the more I remembered:

I remembered the long-lost writer within me. 

The one who, for years, had been buried under piles of work at the behest of other people. The one who’d let the silent weight of deadlines, expectations, and the relentless urging to build and grow… Silence the creative spark I’d once held dear.

As I meandered along Lisbon’s ancient streets, surrounded by a world that beckoned to me, insisting I write about everything, I made a promise to myself: 

I would stop writing for anyone else and start writing what enthrals, excites, and interests me. The stuff that fills my cup and makes my heart beat a little faster. 

And I would never stop.

So here we are:

These Whimsies you’ve stumbled upon represent my commitment to myself—to write, to create, and to share my world with anyone who cares to listen. 

Within these Whimsies are where I let my passions, my curiosities, my quirks, and the things that make me laugh, pause, and feel, bubble up to the surface. 

Whether I’m gushing about a book I couldn’t put down, musing on ideas like Awe-njoyment or Raising the Floor, sharing stories of felinity, talking about Play, passing along my travel experiences, or whatever strikes my fancy, these Whimsies are where my brain and heart collide in full-colour chaos.

Now here’s the twist: 

I’m not writing to “teach” anything. My goal isn’t to dish out lessons or give advice (though if something useful pops up along the way, I’ll allow it). 

What I really want is to entertain you, to make you feel something, to bring a smile to your face, a thought to your head, a spark of curiosity to your day. I want to build a community of readers—friends, really—who come here to read for inspiration, fun, and perhaps the odd bit of unexpected guidance. No pressure, no expectations. Just play.

And if I can help kindle a fire in you—whether through a random idea, a quirky thought, or a wild story from my own journey—then I’ll consider that a win.

So, in closing:

Thank you for being here. I’m glad you stumbled upon this page, and I’d love to continue sharing my Whimsies with you. So please, come along for the ride.

You can subscribe to Wiz’s Whimsies right here, right now.

Who knows what we’ll discover together?

With love from the forest,

~ Alexander

(AKA: Wiz, WOW, and The Wizard of Wordcraft)