Life lately #15

We are days away from spring and undeniable harbingers of the impending warmer weather have started to appear: daffodils are out in full force; lighter and longer evenings; hot cross buns (yes I’ve already been indulging). I always breathe a sigh of relief when it’s time to bid adieu to the winter, as I’m simply not built for the cold weather and the do struggle with the dark days.

I feel like there’s a universal sense of optimism and excitement around this time of year, knowing that all the warmer months are yet to come and with them, all of the adventures and possibilities they may bring. As I normally do with these blogposts, I’m sharing a few things that have been on my mind over the past month:

Lean into who you are
Though not everyone needs to know the real you, you also don’t need to completely conform to every convention and gloss over your quirks. I’ve always found that the things I admire and find so enderng about others is their uniqueness, quirkiness and weirdness. What makes them, them. Lean into who you are and see who shows up.

Good impressions are a two way street
Anyone with a ounce of self awareness will have felt keen to make a good impression at some point and rightly so, these things do matter. In the process, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the onus is just as much on others to pull their weight to do the same, regardless of the context. Your observations and opinions hold weight too – it’s not just you being sized up in any given situation. 

The world is your oyster
It’s an illusion to think you are completely beholden to any one thing – it’s a scarcity mindset that is all too easy to fall into – you always have options. Realising this makes you move through life differently, with quiet confidence, courage and boldness. So here is your reminder that you have it in you to make the proactive or reactive changes that are right for you – it’s never too late! 

A bit of downtime. The most beautiful sauna with a sea view. 

Frosty mornings in the countryside. 

Moments with family. 

Joe and the Juice – favourite on the go bites. Basic, I know! 

Just so happen be colour coordinating with the iconic Patrica Bright. 

It’s always a yes to macaroons. 

Ivy Asia – always a good shout. 

The most beautiful International Women’s Day celebration at Rosewood London, hosted by Female Narratives.  

Gallery hopping in London. 

Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the Tate Modern. 

Breathtakingly beautiful and emotion-inducing Chandelier of Grief by Yayoi Kusama. 

The iconic Infinity Mirror Room by Yayoi Kusama. 

Delight Media Art Exhibition.

Loved this however, feel like I’ve had my fill of immersive rooms for the time being. I feel like it’s a bit overdone as a concept at this point. 

Views of St Paul’s Cathedral on a gloomy London day. 

Wellington Arch. 

Giant croissant anyone?