Well, well, well, look who had to crawl back to working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living. muggins right here. After quitting my job to essentially go on a holiday (lol), it was only a matter of time until my pandemic saved moneypot ran out and sadly my year of rest and relaxation (the Moshfegh version) had to come to an end. Sad times. So what have a learnt this past year…erm, absolutely nothing. A job does not make a person (I could not for the life of me tell you what any of my friends do for a living, soz) but a job does make a person get out of bed. So for that I’m grateful and wouldn’t wish the job hunt experience on my worst enemy - the interview process it just so humbling and mortifying isn’t it?
Things I’ve enjoyed this week
Queen Charlotte on Netflix. Oh yes, Shonda Rhimes strikes again! Listen, if there’s one thing Shondaland gets right - it’s cast CHEMISTRY! This was lovely television, an easy six episode binge watch - wonderfully acted and beautifully filmed. I’m currently on week 2 of my hyper fixation, which means I’ll be over it in a week or so but until then let me just go ahead and rewatch the season for the eighth time. (Do not judge me)
p.s. watch this very cute interview with the leads!
Corey Mylchreest (what a great name!). Speaking of Queen Charlotte, new loml unlocked for the month. The entire new QC cast were brilliant but my guy is a standout….
My new comfort fleece. Yes, it’s mid May and I’m still wearing a fleece. Regardless, I bought the best jumper off Depop a few weeks ago and have worn it everyday since. It’s a beaut Woolrich one. Here’s hoping fleece weather sticks around for a little bit longer, eh?
Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami. A very interesting relatable read, on the complexities of being a woman in modern Japan (it’s also applicable to womenhood globally but there are a few things in the book that seem to be culturally exclusive to Japan). It’s a book that’s split into two parts following Natsuko, the main character; one about body image and one about fertility. Would definitely recommend, and bonus it has a beaut cover.
Things I’ve not enjoyed this week
Spending my entire paycheck at lunch. Dropping an easy tenner+ on lunch everyday and I haven’t even gotten paid yet…what a schoolboy error.
The tube during rush hour. I had forgotten what a packed carriage felt and smelt like…gross. Free deodorant for everyone please and thanks.
Coffee. I got swept up with the excitement of having a coffee bar at work and had three large Americanos (black, no sugar) in one day, and let me tell you I have never been that WIRED before. Coffee zoomies. Coffee overdose. Coffee buzzed. I got home and couldn’t switch off at all, so ended up only getting a couple of hours sleep that night, which was just bliss. Anyway, lesson learnt and I’m sticking to one coffee a day going forward.
The End
Thanks for reading! Let’s just end on this photo…ok bye xoxo
