The last few weeks have really put me through the wringer. I've spoken about the worst of it for me, but aside from that some other people I know had some really difficult stuff going on and it's been tough to see and tougher if I've not been able to help :(
Some of it's been good! But you know that Holmes and Rahe scale thing: some big things can still be a stressor even if it's good.
So it was with our trip to Sweden for a wedding (that CM was invited to but not me). Absolutely cracking time, went on a tour of the Parliament, went round the Vasa Museum which absolutely rips (it's a massive 400-year-old ship!), ate a lot of 7-11 vegan hotdogs and came home exhausted.
We also went to a packed seder held by a friend in their tiny living room—a really delightful experience.
I also turned 31, which I can't believe I forgot until I checked back through my calendar, but that was a little island of pleasantness in the sea of things generally being a bit much. We did all the usual Nice Chill Stuff With Pals, had a rainy barbecue, I recieved some very thoughtful gifts including a great new orange jacket, some waterproof notebooks (because I managed to put mine through the wash, and because I always complain about forgetting the ideas I have in the shower), a picture of the Pricemaster who's currently sitting on my desk reminding me not to sell myself short.
very tired, but we are starting to enter the more consistently sunny bit of the year, which helps lift my mood.
Our favourite local restaurant, Planet India, was on Come Dine With Me: The Professionals, which we've been waiting to be broadcast for MONTHS. Watch our pal Neez talk to his food, dress 10x cooler than anyone on screen etc.
Fringe has started and we're out amongst it: because we're making early access to Fringe Friday a paid subscriber benefit, you'll be able to read my reviews tomorrow. Nathan Cassidy was really good though!
I read a book called My Morning Routine that was a collection of people's morning routines. I was not looking to be challenged, and I was not, but it was nice and chill.