the month of love. watching the swans. full bakery counters in the morning. sitting in the sun by the boats reading. seeing friends after a while. a cosy dimly-lit cafe. iced chocolate. winter sun through a bus window. wandering around beautiful vintage, fashion, and homeware stores. norwegian chocolate. the crescent moon at dusk. spending time with family and eating good food. reminding myself how to live again.
sunny mornings. matcha runs. wandering around magazine stores. sitting in a warm, cosy, quiet coffee shop on a cold day. foggy windows and soft music playing. getting new stationery from a lovely art store. wandering through chinatown. red lanterns dotted everywhere for chinese new year. visiting a beautiful library designed in the greek revival style. stunning bouquets of roses, santini, and wildflowers at the flower stall. golden hour on the train. the softness of a winter sunset, and its orange light, still waters, and brown trees. feeling in love with life. a note in a card from a friend saying that her being my friend is one of her favourite things about herself.
morning train journeys dissecting the current moment of your life as the sun breaks through the clouds. seeing my sister after a while. visiting my favourite artisan bakery. a wonderful vanilla-filled croissant and cappuccino. visiting pretty independent lifestyle stores. cute photobooth traditions. a good prawn ramen. street music at blue hour. rose matcha. being gifted jewelry. spending evenings painting with gouache under candlelight. taking things as they come. almond shower oil. dark chocolate. berry black tea. mornings at the library cafe. academic validation. feeling seen. coming home, showering, and getting cosy after a rainy and tiring day. galentines. tapas. the cutest gifts. visiting miffy’s 70th birthday exhibition. having the windows open and hearing birdsong.
a beautiful pink sunrise. a lovely valentines evening poem from a stranger. coffee with a friend. the arrival of crocuses. a rhubarb and rose matcha. a gorgeous wallpaper exhibition at the gallery. my sister’s housewarming. a cosy evening of good food and cake. blue skies. a delicious vegetarian breakfast. the view of the river from the train. wandering around a beautiful art gallery. sitting by the water. sushi and ramen at a japanese restaurant. reading at a bookshop cafe. sunlight glittering on the water. an orange sky behind bare trees. a friend remembering that i love postcards and getting me one from berlin. a random woman calling me pretty. it starting to feel like spring.
the golden sun at dawn. walking by the river and watching people rowing. the minster in the sun. getting flowers and thoughtful gifts from a friend. sunlight on the trees. bento boxes. photobooth pictures. a lovely sunset. blueberry green tea. brunch with my sister. vanilla matcha. a long train journey through endless green fields with the sun on my face. campus in spring. big patches of orange and purple crocuses in the park. a blood orange drink. reading outside the library in the sun. walking through the museum gardens. golden evening light. sitting by the river after my seminar drinking hot chocolate and watching the sunset over the bridge. a colour and light show on the minster. warm light from the street lamps and boats at blue hour.
