11th September - I'm Back, Baby!



I can't tell you how good I feel right now. There was a stage, recently, where I was quite worried for my mental welfare, but I've spent the past week in Barcelona, Florence, and Venice, and have returned home feeling rejuvenated, calmed, and loved. Sometimes, there are things in our life which are proving toxic to us, and the moment we begin to remove them, and focus on our health and mindset, everything starts to lift. The heavy cloud, and the anxiety which crushed your chest, ease away, and you can feel the positivity and happiness returning.


Even as I look out of the window now, the sun is beaming, and I've had a lush 24 hour period since returning home where I've ignored all duties, stresses/strains, workload, and messages, and just spent good amounts of quality time with my partner, indulging in affection, and complete turn-off-the-brain-laziness. With the future now approaching, I'm more excited than ever for fresh starts and new beginnings. The coming week will feel somewhat relaxed, and the week after, I'll be starting my new job, which is another exciting chapter. 




Furthermore, after shifting 3 stone in 3 months between April-July, I've spent the past 6 weeks back in slobbish ways, travelling around the United States, and consuming burgers, beers, milkshakes, and general shit. The weight has started to pile back on, but as of tomorrow, we're going in HARD until the New Year now. Tennis, swimming, cycling, football, gym. Let's fill that schedule up against with new desires, new motivations, and as of January, I'll be learning to play the piano, and finally putting my undoubted incredible photography skills to good use, to switch from amateur to professional. To be motivated, and to be successful, you have to first feel happy, and right now...





... I'm feeling better than ever! 


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