(observational notes of exquisitely ordinary moments) something to read i’ve got a pile of books sitting next to me that i am partway through, or have yet to begin. i do this a lot – buy books, then leave them sitting around in heaps until i’m good and ready to read them. the pile i’m […]
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nothing much happened (02)
(observational notes of exquisitely ordinary moments) something to wear i recently discovered a nail polish brand called hanami. it’s made from 82% naturally sourced ingredients (such as sugarcane, cotton, corn and cassava), is cruelty free, vegan and comes in some really marvellous colours. i’m currently enamoured with the moss, which is joyfully adorning my toenails. […]
nothing much happened (01)
(observational notes of exquisitely ordinary moments) something that surprised me // i took myself for a stroll on the beach in the late afternoon and noticed a heron, gliding quietly through the grasses in the dunes, its delicate neck waggling before lifting and carefully moving each foot forward. later, as i made my way back […]

morning | evening
the past week in books started // a manual for cleaning women. recommended by nic’s mum and a distant cousin of his, i’ve just picked this up today and only read one short story so far. evocative writing that draws me into the story. finished // the kindness of your nature. i found this in […]

vignettes
What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness. – John Steinbeck It’s cold enough to light the fire when we get home on Friday night, but there’s no kindling. We fix that later in the weekend, but for now I make do with newspaper and a blowtorch […]