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Hello cotton socks,

Spring is starting everyone. I spotted this cheery fellow when walking across my campus and did the whole crouch and snap as quickly as possible. At least 4 people judged me. YOU ARE WELCOME. I love this time of year. Not the rainy, gloomy, here comes the BIG FREEZE or BLIZZARD AWAITS but more of the sunny brisk days where the air starts to smell of new life and beginnings rather than let me give you gloom and doom. If ya get my thinking.

Guys, things are problematic. The world might come to an end on Wednesday at midday or it might be the best day of 2018 yet. You know why? I have my driving test. Well hopefully my only attempt but you know…aaaaaaaaa…. Everyone have their fingers and toes crossed. I probably shouldn’t try and drive with crossed limbs but needs must. Never been so worried for anything in my entire life so I’m planning an afternoon of chocolate, movies and a bath… regardless of the outcome. Will be done with tears or either joy or despair. Time will tell.

After my last (hopefully) driving lesson last week I nearly fell asleep on my train with exhaustion but I filled up my happy tank with a hot choc and took a second to capture me waiting for my friend as this moment bought me joy. Waiting to catch up with my friend and a hot choc. What could be better?

Got into a new book this week. Starting to read the harry potter series as I got the most beautiful box set a few years ago and thought I best get to reading them. Still trying to stick to those resolutions! Also look at my cute mug. Also hoping to get on top of my meditating again.

Went for brunch this weekend with my boyfriend and I hadn’t felt so happy in the last few weeks. Sat there in a garden centre (my second love) for a few hours and just ate good food, drank tea, and nattered. It’s so lovely to be able to properly sit and catch up after a couple of weeks apart. Reconnecting is so important and I can’t wait to see him again (valentines day!)

Hope you all have a great week ahead,

Lozzy

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