thought diary

Dancing to an old record.

New hair cuts, because change is always good.

The smell of sunscreen

Classic movies marathon.

Pressed flowers hidden in your favorite books.

Slow mornings when all you could hear is the sound of the birds singing enchanting lullabies.

Starting a new wardrobe color palette and daring to be more creative while matching your clothes

Spending quality time with quality people.

The mixed  smell of tea and a well backed cake you made.

Doing a handwritten list of books you’ve been craving to read, and hanging it on the wall, so you can see it everyday.

Taking time to learn a new skill.

1. Hang clothes out to dry inside or outside your home

2. Use cloth napkins that are washable/reusable

3. Make sure your home is properly insulated - this’ll be cheaper in the long run too

4. Buy rechargeable batteries

5. Always reuse plastic bags, don’t buy new ones, invest in cloth bags/tote bags/reusable bags

6. Reduce the physical mail you get - ask for emails instead

7. Use matches rather than plastic lighters

8. Buy cotton swabs with paper rather than plastic

9. Buy plants for your house or garden

10. Go to the library or buy second-hand books from charity shops, online etc.

11. Donate things on Facebook, freecycle etc - someone else might need your junk

12. Buy biodegradable dog poo bags

13. Avoid beef and lamb for yourself and your pets - it’s the worst meat for the environment

14. Buy biodegradable baby wipes

15. Try meat-free days, try good vegan alternatives or even go vegetarian (hit me up for tips and recommendations)

16. Decline plastic straws in restaurants or bring your own reusable ones

17. Buy a reusable travel mug - places like Costa and Starbucks give you money off if you bring your own mug!

18. Donate old towels, blankets, bedding etc to dog/cat shelters

19. Buy local produce when available

20. Buy coffee and chocolate that says it protects the rainforests e.g. Fairtrade

21. Switch the plugs off at the wall before you leave the house/while you’re asleep

22. Take your phone to a recycling centre when you get a new one

23. When at ATMs or self-checkouts, don’t print your receipts or ask for them to be emailed instead

24. Turn off your car while waiting to pick someone up

25. Use sites like FreeRice.com and Ecosia to plant trees and donate rice to the hungry

26. Grow your own food - it’s cheaper

27. Eat less meat and dairy!

28. Take shorter showers

29. Use leftover water to water your plants - like the strained water from cooking vegetables

30. Turn off the lights when you’re not in the room

31. Buy energy-efficient bulbs

32. Turn off the tap while you’re brushing your teeth

33. Take public transportation, car share, walk or cycle

34. Recycle - can’t believe I have to say that one

35. Try composting

36. Go to charity-shops, second-hand stores, thrift stores or whatever they’re called - use Depop, Ebay etc. and buy second-hand

37. Donate and sell on rather than throwing away

38. Freeze food before it goes bad - fruit, veg, bread etc. and leftovers

39. Get a reusable water bottle - stop buying plastic bottles

But that night he got a message that sunk his mind to the floor A sleepover unfolded truths of a joke with his name on it It’s been 8 years, yet he still sees her small face in the mirror Teeth grinning with braces, shaking her head with disbelief

How could you do this to me, he asks But she never responds And he will never understand

Now you are 21, and you find a girl ringing through your bones You look at her and see more than yourself for the very first time So you let your courage fly again, escaping calmly through a chiseled jaw And the moment she let hers fly too? All your heart’s bets were lost

But that night your mind plays tricks in your sleep, reminding you of a young girl Is this the same one, you ask, that I’ve seen reflected each morning? You don’t know the answer, so a solemn call is made Announcing through gritted teeth that being with her could be nothing but a joke

How could you do this to me, she asks And he never responds And she will never understand