Do you ever notice there's a comment about yourself that will crop up every so often, from different people? I don't mean maliciousness or false rumours. For example, the comment that seems to come back to me is, I get the impression you don't like being told what to do. I smile every time I [...]
There's a story that's been on my mind quite a bit recently; since moving to London. It's about a farmer who is having a tough year. His crops die due to the bad weather and his family is miserable. As the story goes, he approaches the Buddha to question his teaching. Why does his faithfulness [...]
Another old note. Isn't it strange how past pieces of writing can transport you back to memories you would otherwise forget? I can remember exactly where and what my thought process was when this idea began to blossom. Even though I don't necessarily feel the same way now, it's nice to have something raw from [...]
On Saturday morning I was sad to discover my camera would no longer turn on. I think it's due to water damage, which occurred just before Christmas. The chances of it working since have been rocky. It's the first camera I bought for myself and the first camera I had for more "professional" uses. I [...]
At the start of this week I had planned to make a lovely post about girls sticking together. After speaking to my girls on Valentine’s Day, I was in a very supportive and loving mood. There really is no better feeling than the encouragement you can gain from people who support you no matter what. [...]
We're oceans apart. Between us waves are breaking, And so is my heart. I wrote a version of this poem in a notebook two years ago, completely forgetting about it until I fell upon the same notebook a few weeks ago. When I saw it I was pleasantly surprised. I realised I could change the [...]
They say start as you mean to go on. So far this year, in this new decade, I have moved into a flat with two good friends, secured a new job, and begun a whole new routine of life and keeping connected with friends in a way that is different from popping down the road [...]
SMALL SPACES Though my room is small, that's just how I like it. When the sun shines through the window, such as in the photo above, the whole room is heated naturally and everything is really bright. I love to lie on the bed facing out the window. My plants live on the window sill [...]
A list. I haven't made any resolutions as such for the new year, but a little while ago I did vow to stop apologising so much unnecessarily, and came up with a list. As a culture there's a lot of things I think we apologise for just out of politeness. This year I'd like to [...]
With life becoming slightly chaotic at the end of 2019, I soon accumulated a small pile of books I am still very eager, but have had to wait to read. Nothing motivates me more than the idea of being able to enjoy a book care free. These are the books I'll be reaching for first [...]
