I really loved this Els, it felt cosy and I got small-city vibe of cycling through Cambridge to work and going on walks... I wish we lived closer together!! xxx
And thanks for sharing your thoughts on holding something back on your teaching days … I was wondering why I’m so pooped this week, but it’s the end of a busy term and I think I’m a bit blind to how much energy I share in a class. Note to self…pace it :)
I loved reading your diary Ella! So nice to celebrate the details of the “everyday”. I’ve been trying this lately, slowing down in my own life to enjoy the everyday moments, it sort of turns the mundane into a beautiful ceremony. I hope you got a taste of that too with your diary. There’s something lovely about noticing what you choose to write about and that really enlightening me to the kind of person that you are…thanks so much for inviting us into your magical little world.
That’s so lovely, thanks Tessa! Yes, you’re right, it’s a lovely exercise in mindfulness. In the past I’ve really enjoyed The Morning Pages for the same reason. Maybe I’ll try and pick it up again! Xx
Also can recommend still life by Sarah winman if you haven’t read/listened to it already- she reads the audiobook and used to be an actor so does wonderful voices for all the characters!
Perfect title!! 🤭
Hehe, thanks!
Ooh I loved this SO much. Felt like I was back there reading Adrain Mole as a kid but this was so much better 🤣
Oh yay! What an honour!! So glad you enjoyed it! Xx
I really loved this Els, it felt cosy and I got small-city vibe of cycling through Cambridge to work and going on walks... I wish we lived closer together!! xxx
Me toooo!! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Tor!! ❤️
And thanks for sharing your thoughts on holding something back on your teaching days … I was wondering why I’m so pooped this week, but it’s the end of a busy term and I think I’m a bit blind to how much energy I share in a class. Note to self…pace it :)
It’s definitely an art to learn! Good recovering now!! Xx
I loved reading your diary Ella! So nice to celebrate the details of the “everyday”. I’ve been trying this lately, slowing down in my own life to enjoy the everyday moments, it sort of turns the mundane into a beautiful ceremony. I hope you got a taste of that too with your diary. There’s something lovely about noticing what you choose to write about and that really enlightening me to the kind of person that you are…thanks so much for inviting us into your magical little world.
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That’s so lovely, thanks Tessa! Yes, you’re right, it’s a lovely exercise in mindfulness. In the past I’ve really enjoyed The Morning Pages for the same reason. Maybe I’ll try and pick it up again! Xx
I love reading diaries!
This interview has a great appreciation of the daily recordings of life:
https://www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/podcasts-video/podcasts/harriet-baker-lauren-elkin-rural-hours
Also can recommend still life by Sarah winman if you haven’t read/listened to it already- she reads the audiobook and used to be an actor so does wonderful voices for all the characters!
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Thanks for these recommendations Rachel! Glad you enjoyed having a nose in my diary! X
I loved being with you through your week! And also love Carson’s book.
Oh yay! So glad you enjoyed it! And ❤️ Carson Ellis!!