this weekend has had the kind of glorious weather we don’t get so often around these parts – 25C (that’s near 80 for you fahrenheit folk) and sun sun sun. if there’s one thing you learn to appreciate living in London, it’s good weather – you gotta take advantage when you can.

so we’ve been spending most of the past two days out-of-doors. hung out at our friend’s kerryn and tracey’s yesterday for an impromptu bbq and poker/video evening. and today we just headed down to the park to lay out on the grass with some beer and a few books. heaven.

when we were first looking for a flat after getting back from our travels, a huge part of what attracted us to this place was its fantastic location. for me, having close proximity to green space, quaint shopping areas, transportation and friends nearby has really made all the difference. sure, we could have found someplace larger for cheaper a bit further out (as j initially wanted to), but i have no doubt that this was the right choice. i adore being able to walk to the park, walk to my friends, and easy access to nearly everything i could need. but the park just makes me so happy.

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and speaking of travelling, i can’t help but think back to a year ago today when j and i were boarding a plane, embarking on the biggest adventure of our lives. i’m more than a little nostalgic for that sense of anticipation and excitement and all that i didn’t know was yet to come.

i miss it.

(i grew to hate jack johnson as we were travelling [talk about ubiquitous] – but for some reason, today he provides a nice little hit of fond memory. the smell of ocean, the taste of banana pancake, the chirp of geckoes, the sense of ease.)

jack johnson – better together

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