The Pursuit of Happiness

Since getting back from the most ridiculously incredible four months of my life, living out of a backpack around some of the most beautiful countries in the world, it's been an interesting task adjusting back to the real, and far less sunny world. Of course I have loved being reunited with all of my friends and family, and coming home ready for the birth of my beautiful baby niece was the best homecoming gift, but aside from the welcome home parties and baby cuddles there have been days when I've been sat at home watching my tan fade (which by the way is more dull than watching paint dry) and it's been difficult not to get sucked into the big travel-shaped hole that's been left in my life. And I feel guilty even writing that as I know I am unbelievably lucky to even have seen and experienced some of the things I did (and at my age too!), but there is no denying that the spontaneity of travelling can give you a slightly tarnished view of the 'normal life'. So in order to lift my spirits between the endless job applications and reorganising of my wardrobes, I have ensured that time has been taken out of my day to enjoy the little perks of home life. They may not quite compare to lying on a tropical island or hiking through glaciers, but considering these cost just a fraction of the price, they don't do a bad job.

• A good cuppa cha. In the biggest, bowl-like mug you can find.
• A fresh batch of ultra gooey brownies. Tutorial for some particularly indulgent badboys coming soon!
• A crisp, unopened glossy (along with that staple cuppa).
• Starting a new book. If you can't be in a Utopian far away land, then why not imagine you are?
• A hot bubbly bath. Aaaaand relax.
• Some exercise. No matter how much you don't want to do it, you know it'll make you feel better in the long run (pardon the pun).
• A ruthless clear out. Clear space, clear mind and all that. You'll be shocked at how much you find that you no longer want/use - why not stick it up on Ebay/Depop and earn yourself some pennies at the same time?!
• An iTunes revamp. Get some upbeat, positive tunes on there and blast them out at all times of day.