Writing these posts bring me a great form of distraction. I'm lucky to be nesting in the safety and comfort of my house. Though I can't tell you how much I miss having the choice of going out or staying in. The sun shining through my window isn't helping the matter much. There was once [...]
Staying at home for me started this week. My workplace has temporarily closed its wooden doors. As I lock myself away inside, I can't help but think about all the healthcare workers, who are tirelessly fighting this virus morning and night. The supermarket employees who are working 10 times harder to keep the shelves stocked [...]
Everywhere I turn I’m faced with talk about the virus. Going to work, I greet everyone with simple hellos and waves. Avoiding as much contact as necessary. Handshakes, hugs and cheek kisses have been put on hold until further notice. It’s an ominous feeling, waiting to see what happens. Yet it brings me comfort to [...]
One cold evening, with no change, except for a plastic card in my purse. I walked into my local corner shop. Where coins and notes are the traditional way of paying, especially for something as small as a bottle of water. Not wanting to walk away empty-handed, I tried my luck. Approaching the till I [...]
Back to life in London, where the daily grind never ends. Sitting in Costa Coffee with my laptop beaming in front of me. A couple arrive shortly after I do and take up the vacant table next to mine. A little distracted I pick up my phone and begin to scroll through Instagram. I notice [...]
