07/09/2024

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

21/08/2024

moving abroad series part 4

beauty and accessories : personal style/vibe/mood board for fall

only cute jewellery made of good materials

smoky eyes, heavy eyeliner

lip gloss and blush

lovely scented perfume, oils, lotions and shower products

essie nail polish

keeping the products and storage clean and fresh, reorganising and washing every so often

skincare am and pm every day

hand cream - remember to moisturize properly during the colder, drier months

scents of cinnamon, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, caramel etc

16/09/2024

tomorrow is my flight to England and technically the first day of the part of my life that is completely my own

some quotes on change to help settle my nerves

'you cannot heal in the same environment you got sick'

'growth is often uncomfortable and messy and full of feelings you weren't expecting'

'it's time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings'

'leaving is hard but staying will destroy you'

'things won't be the same and that's okay'

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’

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