Can anyone else believe it’s the end of May? For being in a pandemic and not being able to do anything, I feel like 2021 has flown by so far.
Also,
it has been about a year since I moved home in the middle of a pandemic. That
is a fact that makes me so sad when I think too hard about it. There is still
so much uncertainty, and I don’t know when I’ll be able to see the British
people I love again.
It has been
hard to come up with these favourites when I’m not doing anything! My days are
work, tutoring, family, repeat. I’ve been talking with people online a lot more
and trying to plan at least some things for the future, but overall, the things
that make me happy are quite simple.
1. Baking
If you have been watching my Instagram stories, you’ll see that I’ve had
an Amish Friendship Loaf starter for about a month now. Every ten days, I get
to bake with it. I’ve made waffles, bread, scones, cinnamon buns, and loaves. This
has been something I use to take a break from marking, but it’s something I get
to look forward to.
2. Glitter Eyeliner
My makeup routine on the weekend has been pretty low-key lately. Sunscreen,
glitter eyeliner, and mascara. I got this eyeliner through Glossybox
a while ago, and I barely used it until now. My sister started using hers for
work, and I jumped on this track. I feel like it’s a subtle but super cute way
to make your eyes pop.
3. Iced Coffees
Last year, I mentioned how much I love JavaWorks
for flavoured coffee. I’ve been making cold brew with their Irish Cream flavour
for my morning cup, but I’ve also been making iced coffees for myself in the
afternoon when it’s really necessary. With the frothed milk plus whipped cream
when there’s leftovers from weekend breakfasts, these coffees bring me so much
joy.
4. Vaccine
I got vaccinated this month! I woke up that morning feeling so excited. Right
now, it feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s faint, but it’s there.
It’s one step closer to hugging someone other than my family or going to a
restaurant or travelling to see my best friend. If anyone’s curious, my symptoms
were nausea, fatigue, and a lovely hive on the injection site that lasted for a
few days. All totally normal!
5. Nice Weather
Another thing that has really helped with my mental health has been the change
in weather. I mean, not the past week when the temperature dropped and it
rained for entire days, but overall, being able to sit outside and read means I
can be in a different location. It means that when restrictions are lifted,
friends can come over again. Again, it feels hopeful again.
Was this
sad? I didn’t mean for it to be sad. For me, May has brought so much more hope
than I had before. It feels like life may be getting back to normal sooner rather
than later. And in the meantime, I’ll take pleasure in my morning coffees.
What has
brought you hope lately?
-Daniella
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