JOURNALS

Thursday

What a day today has been! I spent most of my time at the Flickr.org workshop, and it was quite the journey. I mean, who knew that sitting in a gallery could spark so many thoughts about minimalism and archiving? It's like the universe is nudging me towards a cleaner, streamlined studio. Looking around me shows I’ve been hoarding more than I'd like to admit. It's time for a purge this weekend to clear the space. No Marie Kondo, just my own take on “less is more.”

I’ve planned ahead by choosing not to partake in the post-workshop pub antics. Letting my inner introvert take the wheel so I could head back to the hotel for a bit of peace and much-needed relaxation. Skipping out on social events might make me feel like I'm missing out, but honestly, sleep sounds more appealing than small talk.

Editing today was an adventure. I’ve been capturing clips throughout my week in London for the #weeknotes video, but it turns out "getting from point A to B" isn’t quite the captivating footage I imagined. Standing in the hustle of tube platforms feels more like an elaborate waiting game than content creation. Perhaps there's a niche audience for "the art of waiting for trains". Nonetheless, I pieced together some of the week’s highlights, regardless of my misgivings about visual appeal.

Today’s joys are simple but sweet: the cosiness of a well-situated hotel, the luxury of a soothing bath, and of course, the comforting thought of soon returning home. It’s also nice being enveloped by intelligent chats at workshops, even when I choose an early escape. In any case, I’m grateful for the refreshing perspectives here in London.

With my sights set on another productive day tomorrow, I'm looking forward to getting back into the groove at home. For now, though, it's all about relishing every London moment, from workshops to vaguely decent Wi-Fi, and that unbeatable feeling of unwinding.