16/09/2024

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'

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

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

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

23/09/2024

'learning is beautiful'

officially a uni-princess! the move went well, I've found some friends to spend time with and I'm slowly but surely becoming accustomed to the new climate/life/situation

it's raining a lot, (duh it's England), and today I did a particularly good job embodying the 'frazzled English woman', running from building to building to find my class

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