From Wallflower to (Wobbly) Wanderer!

For the longest time, the word “sharer” felt like a foreign language to me. My inner introvert had a vice grip on my social media presence, freezing me up at house parties, dinner dates, and – shudder – networking events. Oh, the dread! I used to anticipate those moments like a dentist’s appointment, but with more awkward silences and fewer pain meds. As Oscar Wilde wisely put it, “I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying.” Relatable, right?

But then, something shifted. The years started to pile up (gracefully, of course!), and with them came a newfound chill. Suddenly, small talk wasn’t such a high-stakes poker game, and starting conversations felt less like rocket science and more like… well, talking! I’ve finally embraced the glorious truth that sometimes things just don’t go to plan, and yes, I’ll probably say something silly. But you know what? So do a lot of other people, and it’s totally okay! (Seriously, some of the things I’ve heard! But we’ll keep that under wraps… for now. My inner monologue is often screaming, “Shut up!” but that’s just between us.)

Embracing the Gloriously Imperfect!

Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s a difference between innocently goofy and “let’s run for the hills” rude. But those little, innocent, silly, and awkward moments? I’m totally cool with them now. In fact, they’re kind of charming! As the great philosopher, Jerry Seinfeld, once mused, “The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude.” And my attitude towards awkwardness has definitely had a glow-up!

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A New Adventure Begins!

And that, my friends, is how this little blog was born! Consider it my personal therapy session, open to the public (minus the co-pay). I’ll be sharing things I love, probably at a wonderfully slow, meandering pace – think more Sunday stroll than Olympic sprint. My biggest hope is that this space sparks some delightful conversations with you all.

So, welcome to the journey! What’s the most wonderfully awkward thing you’ve ever said? And while we’re at it, if you stumbled upon any new finds in London, have some travelling memories to share, or scored big at a vintage, car boot, or antique fair, do tell! I’m all ears!