Life has felt a bit dreary lately and I found myself stuck in an awful rut. Working long hours from home and unable to socialise, before I knew it the January blues had spilled over into February. I also got into the bad habit of working from bed and then chilling in bed after work – it turns out spending my life in bed doesn’t align with good mental health! ð
Although it has been some comfort that time seems to be moving quickly nonetheless. I’m headed back to NOLA in early March and when I return I start a new job that I’ve always wanted, so good things are in hand – I’m just terrible at waiting. ð The sooner we make it to spring the better! ð
An antidote to the loneliness and frustrations of the last couple of weeks is seeing my friends. I always feel like I’ve been given a new lease of life after being around them. So before I start isolating before my US trip, I wanted to get in as many catch-ups as possible.
On a blusterous Saturday, I trekked east to Hackney. I hadn’t seen her in a while and so much had changed for us both – some of it incredibly painful, some of it absolutely wonderful. When I left to head home I felt so much better than I’d felt in a long while. Sometimes you just need to spend time with someone you love and who understands you.
Also, The Vincent was nice, I enjoyed my food and glass of Prosecco and it’s a really light and airy and leafy space. My only complaint would be that the music was just SO loud we felt like we were shouting to each other and the waitress.
Since this lovely catch-up so many things have gone wrong omg! Not least Storm Eunice wrecked the roof of the O2 and Dave’s concert on Tuesday was postponed. Why is the universe keeping us apart?!? ð But I’ve still got a couple more things up my sleeve before I head stateside. And I’ve made a pact with myself not to let more than a week go by without seeing another human: keep your friends close. ð
