02/09/2024

02/09/2024

chapter 9 : September

'it's in your self interest to find a way to be very tender'

early, dewy mornings, comforting literature, emotional fulfillment, candle-lit reading, pretty notebooks, libraries, laughter and peace, misty walks, coffee with cinnamon, studying to classical music, a glass of wine with dinner

10/08/2024

moving abroad series part 3

hair : personal style/vibe/mood board for fall

goal is to grow it out

oils and conditioning it

scalp massage

trim ends from time to time

use pretty claw clips and headbands

keep bangs cut and maybe keep it lighter by dying it/using silver shampoo (still undecided on this)

invest in good quality, eco-friendly hair care products

03/10/2024

October

cinnamon chai tea, tired eyes, reading by misty windows, crunchy orange and brown leaves, being gentle and patient with oneself, studying by candlelight, messy hair, libraries and unfinished books, tarot to the soft patter of rain

‘you light up my life brighter than sunlight can, you are my carnation, cardamom, cinnamon’

22/08/2024

moving abroad series part 5

my workout regimen

‘it's very hard to feel bad about a body that you take care of with patience, love and attention’

(I’m a 21 year old girl and my goals in terms of workouts are to keep myself lean, toned, healthy and happy)

lately I’ve felt like I’m getting closer to finding the perfect rotation of workouts for me

as a base, I always try to prioritise getting in at least a 10.000 steps/day - I know realistically it’s not always possible but that’s the goal

then every other day I’ll do a run - I alternate between 5-7k, interval-training and 10-15k depending on how I feel that day

yoga and stretching is something I try and do everyday but it’s especially important on running days

the days in between running-days I do pilates and weights, again adjusting the workout somewhat to what my body is comfortable with that day

I try to keep my diet high in protein, varied but with emphasis on nutritious food - yet non-restricted, as a complement to this

my wish is to go swim/cold plunge during the colder months at least once a week, preferably after having ran

rest and recovery is so important so occasionally I’ll allow myself rest days where I simply focus on getting my steps in and stretching/doing yoga for a bit

07/09/2024

moving abroad series part 6

groceries and diet

go-to grocery-list :

fruit of the season, vegetables of the season, leafy greens, beans, onion, garlic, ginger, avocado, corn, mushrooms, sweet potato, lemon, grapefruit, dates, olive oil, rapeseed oil, wine, berries

cottage cheese, mozzarella, baby-bels, Greek yoghurt, eggs, milk, protein shake, smoothie, ginger shots, soy sauce, milk

chia seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, oats, brown rice, couscous, protein powder, nuts, spices, coffee, tea, honey, granola, lentil-pasta, rye-tortilla, rye-bread/crackers, peanut butter, almond butter, granola, dark chocolate, protein bars

tuna, salmon, chicken, salami, ham

general directions in terms of diet :

drink enough water, bring a bottle everywhere

take your supplements, vitamins; my go-to ones are vitamin D, C, B12, magnesium, omega-3, iron (obvi for deficiency)

focus on a varied, protein-rich diet; I add some powder and shakes to really make sure I get in enough

no restrictions, eat intuitively

herbal tea at night

go easy on wine and coffee

28/08/2024

turning 21 today

it's like a rule you're supposed to cry on your birthday right? but it's fine it's change and shit.

I want to be kinder this year I want to gossip less and make others happy and make myself happy too and finally I want to read and write more and think and ponder and educate myself - my birthday wishes