Friday Night Confessionals......What on earth happened this week?

Did you speed up time?

So now then, this week seems to have totally and utterly disintergrated into a blur of…..well, what happened and who stole my week? I’m naturally waking up earlier, going on amazing 2 hour hikes to start my day - tbh if I didn’t I think I’d loose my mind and yet still there isn’t enough time in the day and each day is running away with itself…..

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I’ve been busy planning outdoor events (photo workshops in nature - SO EXCITED, yoga gatherings, so much fun) I’ve also been photographing this week, product lifestyle shots which has been awesome, challenging and so much fun! BUT seriously, who stole my week, my last 5 days + please, please, please can you let me have it back lol OK maybe not but seriously…..The return to or re-engagement with the world has been welcome yet slightly scary, not one to be nervous by nature I have found myself a little anxious navigating things and importantly ORDERING THE CHAOS!

I found that line recently and oh my god it hit the nail on the head, you have all these things swirling, life, work, pandemic, and actually sitting down and trying to strategically order things has made a huge difference. It gives you (it certainly gave me) a point of focus + clarity and checking off the list feels good - obvious but important. So next, what’s next?

Well I have a beautiful, peaceful personal project shot on film I’m excited about and want to concentrate on even just for a second AND can we talk about the weather and ow damn cold it is - can it just warm itself up a fraction please. it’s not suppose to get much higher than 14’c for the next week + I’ve still got the flippin heating on!!! Thankfully the nights are lighter for longer :-)

Inadvertently I came across these images and they totally made me stop and smile - London is a super wonderful city and I’m looking forward to photographing family sessions and couples again soon xx

Stay Safe everyone xxx

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Friday afternoon confessionals....lockdown day 9

(We won’t mention it’s also Friday 13th lol)

so Same, same but different…..

This lockdown is different, it doesn’t feel the same, parts of it seem familiar, but it’s just enough to feel slightly odd too - is that even possible with how this year is running? Actually amongst all this I feel hopeful and elated after the weekend election results, I also feel relieved, but, hopeful, mainly hopeful. So as we ride through our second lockdown, it’s been pretty eventful this week.

Monday afternoon I took a friend to A&E, LUCKILY she is ok and we returned home with a Wagas takeout (separate homes/masks worn in the car/ sanitised everything). Tuesday was my birthday - I’ve never solo walked with friends at a distance so much in one day and eaten lunch al fresco in November - it was fabulous! I ALSO threw on (haha as if that was even possible) shoe horned my ass in to my gold hot pants not worn in public since 2013 and if a girl can’t wear a sparkle on her birthday when can she wear it? My future self will thank me for it I am certain :-)

Wednesday I woke up feeling like hell, it wasn’t a hangover, not a drop of fizz has passed my lips for a while! I returned to bed until mid afternoon when I decided to investigate the nearest drive in testing spot - off I went, cotton swab wafted to the back of my throat + up my right nostril, I spent 10 seconds trying not to giggle as it was ridiculously ticklish + when else would you discover there’s a spot right up your nose that tickles? I’m grateful my result was negative. Still feeling exhausted I took a little walk around the block today taking in the sunny air then promptly returned home to soup and lots of water. So Friday here we are. The week has flown yet I’ve been super elated by all the awesome friends I have that sang happy birthday in varying tones through whatsapp/facebook/text - the flowers that arrived yesterday/ the hamper of goodies/ gifts of candles/treats/relaxation. For a lockdown birthday week it’s been pretty wonderful in so many unexpected ways + once my energy levels lift I’ll be back to world domination, for now I’m off to read + nap.

Stay safe everyone, BIG LOVE Jxx

Lockdown birthday 101 - wear sparkle and embrace it with a pout, socially distanced friend + sunshine x

Lockdown birthday 101 - wear sparkle and embrace it with a pout, socially distanced friend + sunshine x

Friday Night Confessionals….it’s 9pm… where did today go?

I’m writing this wondering quite where this week flew to?

Just a short ditty this evening :-) I’ve kept up my twice daily walks taking in the early morning bird song - bliss, rolling fields, peace and fresh air + loved pottering around my garden, dead heading my fucias, tending to the gooseberries, cucumber + tomatoes in between work.

It has felt slightly unnerving seeing so many people around as I rejoin society and in the heat of Thursday my mask became a sauna - very good for the skin I’m sure!! Lol

So as this week draws out and the weekend begins I want to wish you all a wonderful sunny one xx

Dreaming of Spring….

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts this last week about how January was SUCH a long year lol they’ve been making me chuckle + have proven a good distraction - I felt like I hadn’t seen the sky in forever + this week, hey presto, a blast of blue!

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It lifted my heart. There’s something quite wonderful about being totally bundled up and the sun shinning, the birds singing despite a chill in the air and not having to worry about being ‘battle ready’ when you walk out the door. Fighting through the elements just to get to work or anywhere + having a change of clothes with you in case you get soaked lol

ahh typical Brit yakking on about the weather!

well now, Feb 1st I expect a blast of snow and more chilly weather ahead before spring appears but until then I’ll be enjoying the snowdrops and daffodils even if from the comfort of my couch with a hot cuppa!

Happy February everyone! Here’s to a great month x

MARCH is here!!! :-)

WOW, Spring is almost here and this month is bustling with excitement already!!

Last week I had a fab photo shoot in West London with awesome fitness professionals and my 2017 wedding season began on Sunday! here are some snaps below :-) Have a great week everyone xx 

TOMORROW MARCH 8th is INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY + the 'Ladies First' exhibition opens in Croydon!! Look forward to seeing you there xx