Hi, I’m so happy you’re here! Let’s catch up with everything that happened last week.
✨ THIS EDITION’S VIBES
⭐️ ON MY RADAR
Watching: The Summer I Turned Pretty, Season 2
I don’t think I’ve ever shrieked at dialogue so much in my life. People are so spicy in this season, and I’m here for it. Season 2 also made me change my team, but I’m not going to get into that.
Doing: Daily walks and podcasts.
I know this isn’t a new concept, and we’ve been hot girl walking for years, but I’ve really been enjoying this part of my routine. And the serotonin boost is *chef’s kiss*!
Also going for a walk with your friends to chat and catch up? Forever fave.
📍 ON MY MAP
01: After a week away, it was really nice to spend some time at home and in the city getting back into the ol’ 9-5 routine. It’s all about appreciating your workspace and commute, folks.
02: My mum came to visit for the weekend, so we visited a few fun places. One of her faves was Yen’s Vietnamese Street Food in De Waterkant (see the food section for our lunch!).
03: We also visited the newest Platō coffee shop in Sea Point, where we met the super sweet owners. New drink recommendation: the Caribbean Mocha—a coconut-flavoured hot chocolate that was to die for.
04: On Sunday, we went to Melkbos, a coastal town with all the vibes. We had lunch (and a lot of wine) at Café Orca and went for a stroll on the beach—or rather, we tried, but the wind was a bit insane.
🥐 ON MY PLATE
Homecooked meals were the order of the day this week. This salmon-avo-egg toastie was a definite favourite:
With my mum in town, we also spent a fair amount of time dining out. Our foodie highlights include this mega seafood platter from Cape Town Fish Market and the rice noodle salad from Yen’s!
🎧 ON MY SPOTIFY
This week I’ve mostly been listening to TSITP’s soundtrack, but this song in particular has been on repeat (if you know, you know):
I rediscovered one of my previous favourite podcasts and have been listening to episodes throughout the week. This was one of my faves:
My monthly playlist is also always on a loop. Give it a listen if you’re looking for some new tunes!
✨ ON MY PINTEREST BOARD
Pinterest has always been one of my firm favourites. Here’s what I pinned this week that I’m obsessed with:
You can also follow my Pinterest for more inspo!
💭 ON MY MIND
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the things I can do to elevate my life
I—like most people I know—love to complain about how shitty everything is all the time, but do I ever consider how I can change the things that irritate me?
For example, I hate doing the dishes. It’s one of my least favourite chores. But a dirty kitchen also drives me nuts.
So my solution has been to wash the (much smaller amount) of dishes every night to prevent them from piling up—mostly to avoid having to clean for 45+ mins on a Sunday. It’s been going great, and now the dishes really aren’t so bad anymore.
Over the weekend, my mum spoiled me with some coffee grounds for a plunger cuppa (something I used to love every morning when I was at varsity). I’m really excited to fee boujee with my AM coffee again!
Also, making a list of non-negotiable things to do for myself on a monthly basis.
Like going for a walk every day, grabbing coffee with a friend, reading, or cooking a few new meals—so fun and gives me something to look forward to.
Self-care isn’t selfish, and if it’s the way to a happy life, why not?
Next week, same time, same place—see you there?
Nicola