Issue #98 | A Plane Snack Hack, New Black Trainers, The Book Everyone Is Reading, and Wise Words From Jim Carrey.
And guess what...I'm in LONDON!!!!
I almost didn’t make it to London.
A flight delay out of Adelaide to Melbourne had me (and a few other passengers) escorted off the plane, rushed through security and straight onto our flight they’d held up so we could make it to Hong Kong. My stress levels were peaking.
But, alas! After a good 30 hours in transit, I made it.
I can still remember the first time I set foot in London as a fresh faced 17 year old. The feeling I had was one I’ll never forget. I walked up the steps of the underground in central London, straight into swarms of people going about their morning commute and felt so insignificant.
It was empowering. I realised that the things that felt like a huge deal in my life, really didn’t matter in the scheme of things…no one in this city knew or cared about me! Every one of these millions of people had their own hopes, dreams and problems to worry about.
I’ve used it as a reminder in the 20 years since, that when things feel SO IMPORTANT, it’s time to take a reality check and remember there’s a big wide world out there. Are my worries really that worrisome or have I just narrowed my focus and become stuck in my own bubble where everything feels like a big deal?
Getting out of our own world and into a new environment is the best thing for a perspective shift. We can see the way others live and realise there could be another way for us too. Or not. But knowing there’s more than one option for living is freeing too.
London does this for me and I am SO excited to be here!
THIS WEEK IN THE LIST
In TUESDAY’S NEWSLETTER I shared the 3 Words that Changed The Way I Packed For London. I haven’t stopped thinking about my 3 words since and it’s really informed the way I dress and think about the things I want to purchase in the future. If you haven’t read it, it’s a great simplifier of fashion that I know you’ll find helpful!
Let’s get into Issue #98 of The List! Today I’m sharing:
A quote from Jim Carrey about going after what you want ❤️
A Novel everyone seems to be reading right now…for good reason (I loved it!)
The Sneakers I finally caved in and bought, 2 years after they came into fashion
And the Plane Snacks that helped me actually feel FRESH when I landed at Heathrow (unheard of!)
Have the happiest Friday! I hope you enjoy Issue #98 of The List!
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