Blending into the background – Arthur’s Seat
A rare blue sky over Waverley Station
Hanging out with Bel – shopping at Hannah Zakari and Instagramming pink houses
A single red rose on the floor on Valentines day
Duddingston Loch
The Scottish National Gallery
Visited by Amy on the weekend!
My favourite creepy tunnel – on the Innocent Railway Line
February has been a busy month. It started off in a strange way because I was at home with my parents to keep them company whilst my dad had an operation. It went well and he should be fine – thank you to those who sent your good wishes! At the same time things got super busy at work. I was expecting to be able to work whilst away but it just didn’t happen. I don’t know about you but I find hospitals exhausting. The strip lighting and decor is so eerie and clinical, and being surrounded by people who are plugged into machines makes me feel squeamish. My mum and I came home every day and collapsed on the sofa in front of Making a Murder. Did you catch it on Netflix? I recommend persevering through the slow paced first couple of episodes because it is seriously addictive. As a result, I didn’t feel particularly rested when returning back to Edinburgh, although it was worth it to spend that time with my Mum and Dad. I’m glad that things at work have become a little quieter again!
This month I had two weekends full of exploring the city with visitors. My friend Amy paid me a visit and so did my blog buddy Bel. I love having guests – it’s a great excuse to be a tourist in my own city! I find I’m very popular now I have a flat in Edinburgh city centre, I wonder why… I’ve adventured around new parts of Holyrood park, eaten a lot of curries and vegan junk food (courtesy of Auld Hoose, Paradise Palms, Kalpna and the Mosque Kitchen) and whiled away the evenings in my favourite craft beer pub, Ushers.
I’m still enjoying working part time and I feel lucky that I have an interesting and fulfilling job that allows me to do this! The idea is to spend my free days working on Shop Jessthetics although it’s easy to fill up the time with social engagements without realising it. I did another vintage fair this month, which didn’t go as well as I was hoping. It was unfortunately (for me) the hottest day of the year so far, so everyone was outside enjoying the sunshine. I’m determined to keep refining my set up until I get it right.
I’m currently headed down to London to begin another busy month of travelling around the country and hosting friends at my home! I’m so excited about the warmer weather and lighter evenings although I know we’ve got a long way to go until it’s really spring. How did February treat you?
Lovely review of your month, friends, and glorious scenery around your home.
Am so glad you’re able to enjoy it all, and grateful to know your dad’s okay!
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The scenery in Edinburgh is so beautiful, I never stop feeling like a tourist taking hundreds of photos. Thanks for all your kind words
Sounds like the month turned out well, in spite of some bumps in the road! The main thing is that you could be there for your family and that your dad is going to be okay!
Thanks, I think you’re right – it was good to set aside time to be with family. I’m pretty relieved that he’s okay!
All these pics of you and Bel just put a giant smile on my face
I want to come visit you soon, also there’s somebody you need to meet (he’s vegan too – win win win) xxx
Please come and visit! I love having guests, and I can’t wait to meet your new man friend
xx
So much travel, so very very fun! How gorgeous it is over there. Always a wee bit envious of you guys across the pond and the access you have to such stunning places!!
It’s always so lovely to visit friends who live elsewhere, and have them visit us. It’s one of my favorite things, so glad you were able to see friends in Feb as well. We met a blogger in Texas during a road trip we’d done. She was the sweetest, even let us stay with her! Visiting some Brazilian friends in San Francisco in April. Very excited. XO – Alexandra
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Yeah it is great that everything is so close together – it’s much easier to explore. Not everyone goes down south so often but I’m glad to have the option and the 4 hour train journey to London feels so short now I’ve done it so many times. Although, I’m dying to visit the US again, you have so many different terrains and micro climates, it’s like having several countries in one. Your March plans sound very exciting – I hope you’re having fun with your travelling! x