There’s something about December that makes even the simplest evenings feel a little magical. The air turns crisper, the sky darkens earlier, and suddenly, curling up on the couch with a hot drink feels essential. For me, this season revolves around one very particular ritual: choosing, prepping for, and watching Christmas movies. Not for the … Read more
It’s funny how the smallest, simplest things can bring the most unexpected joy. For me, that thing is my microwaveable rice cooker. Yes, it’s literally just a plastic container with a clever lid, and yes, I realise how odd it sounds to be this excited about a piece of plastic. But this little contraption has … Read more
There’s something about November that makes everything taste a little richer. Maybe it’s the colder air. Maybe it’s the fact I’m running on fewer hours of sleep than any human should. Or maybe it’s because I had, without exaggeration, the best hot chocolate of my life. Tahini and rose.Nutty, floral, warm.A hug disguised as a … Read more
There’s something both comforting and mildly ridiculous about the phrase time to retirement.It sounds like the name of a game show you definitely didn’t sign up for, but here we are — spinning the wheel each month, hoping the numbers line up, sipping lukewarm tea while wondering if compounding interest is working behind the scenes … Read more
Impulse buys. Quick lunch grabs. Those little moments when your stomach rules your wallet.I’d been caught in a cycle: Tesco meal deals, bakery treats, anything that was warm, cheap, and conveniently packaged. They tasted fine, but my wallet felt lighter and my health… less so. Enter the 10 Minute Rule — a tiny pause that … Read more
