TTSS: a notebook on life.
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Whoops. Skipped a day so it’s #24DaysofKindness Double Dose
I didn’t mean to overlook Day 4 – quite the opposite. I just got a bit eager beaver and ahead of myself. So… KINDNESS DOUBLE DOSE TIME. To catch up on Day 4: I paid for a homeless person to enjoy Christmas dinner with Crisis. Do the same here. I also discovered a pretty cool…
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#24DaysofKindness: Day 5
A positive mindset is a decision. We can choose to be open to all that’s ahead. Or we can close ourselves off and allow fear to consume us. Yes, it can be tough to stay positive in times of change (2016 anyone?). Still, by making a conscious, active decision to adopt an optimistic outlook, you…
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#24DaysofKindness start here
It’s been a long, long time since I’ve had an advent calendar. And yet there’s no shortage of them out there. Beauty ones. Gin ones. Run-of-the-mill (shitty-tasting) chocolate ones. But there’s something very inward-focused about these. What if we give for 24 days instead? It can be the tiniest of thoughtful gestures. That’s what I’m…
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The WEEKEND! And today’s word is…
FRIYAY! Lame. Cliché. But a pretty awesome portmanteau. I love it. Happy Friyay. (Oh, and don’t be a #BlackFriday sucker – do something more thoughtful. Check out what Braintree Clothing and 69b boutique are doing. If you really must shop, do it with a giving spirit.) More portmanteau’s here.
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Today’s word goes veggie. Or vegan.
A month or so ago I realised I was no longer vegetarian. (I’ve been so for over 20 years). Most of what I eat is, by coincidence, vegan. And less dairy has become a natural, daily thing for me. To be clear, I’m not vegan. And nor do I want to be. Cue the creation of a…
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‘SCHLEP’. Quite fitting for Hump Day.
It might quite literally mean, ‘an uphill struggle’, but don’t let today’s #wordoftheday bring you down. We’re half way there folks. Friday is in sight.
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It’s Tuesday. Here’s a word for today.
Well, why not? Somnambulist. (How good is that?). I first came across this one while watching The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, a silent German horror film, at London’s Roundhouse. An awesome word and a just-as-awesome movie. Watch it.
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Why I’ve decided to create an Affirmation Wall
This idea came to be a few days ago. Motivational quotes come into our lives for moments. They arrive via social media more often than not. They’re something brands are borrowing to relate with audiences – and it tends to work. The idea of uttering them to oneself, often without words, is anything but new. I’ve read about affirmations plenty…
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If you like old school stuff…
Paul Kalkbrenner just shared the 1st of 3 mash-up mixes – with a few tracks you might recognise. And the story behind why and how he did it is pretty inspiring. Listen or download (for free) the 1st installment here. Image credit: Paul Kalkbrenner
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Portal
After stepping through the mysterious portal, a whole new world unfolded. Like Alice in Wonderland, everything was new. Where to look first? What magical, otherworldly things would appear? How to ever get back? Excitement and a pinch of fear came all at once. Not knowing what to do next, a door sprang open revealing a…
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What will Brighton be like in 50 years?
The sun is shining. A new-found feeling of excitement fills the air. Seagulls swoop over the warm waves, stealing chips from people just like they always have. And like nothing’s changed. One glance from the corner of an eye reveals a rollercoaster. Blinding lights, even in the afternoon sun, dazzle through the city. Wait… That’s…
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Grandad and the stolen smokie (and other silly stories)
“Uncle Charlie!”. I’d have belted that out had I known what was going on. Arbroath smokies are something else. Or at least I remember them being so – it’s been over 20 years since I last ate one. I’ve never forgotten being at my grandparents, turning down the hallowed fish, then only to go…
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Dad’s the coolest, mum’s a goth
See? More about this here, here annnnnd here.
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An angst-relieving anthem (or 12)
‘Life events’. Ahhh, man. Sometimes, they’re a real bitch. Thank goodness then, for running. For yoga, meditation… and music. Big, artery pumping MUSIC. Where would we be without it? Especially when superwoman stars like Sia belt out empowering stuff like, “I’m so confident, I’m unstoppable today”. And, “I sing for love, I sing for me”, “I shout…
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Current love: Volcanics – Josefine Hellström Hansson
Kinda dark, definitely deep, and very much moody – give it a listen. Image: marcovilla.
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I’m keeping my yoga up over Christmas. Here’s why…
It’s probably, what? Six years? Maybe even 8 (yipes!) since I last practiced yoga. Why I stopped, or at least why I left it so long, I really don’t know. Well, I do. Work. It kinda got in the way (it has a knack for that, right?). But it was really Work’s sneaky little sister, Stress, that…
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More tschüss jewellery & festive packaging
Slowly, slowly I’m expanding tschüss’ collection of reclaimed sterling silver. There are a few new pieces now available n the shop and ahead of Christmas, you’ll find fresh, festive packaging – you can choose whether you’d like a stag head or barn star. If you know someone who loves jewellery, especially when it’s a little different,…
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Words worth remembering… forever
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Dolly speaks the truth
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Truer words never spoken
Happy Friday, tinkers x
Good book recommendations?
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