#skidkid

Lately, I went out quite a lot to ride with my road bike but, at least once a week, I took my Belle and went out to have fun on my gravel bike. After 10 days of being at home ( #stayathome ), I think that what I miss a lot, is this freedom that you feel when, you take your bike, with no route and no destination and get lost around there, I mean, social distancing ... this word that is used so much these days. Shot for @bikeonscott . Rider @josemarisanchez . . . . . #brazodehierro #noshortcuts #bikeonscott #scottespaña #gravel #gravelbikes #gravelcycling #massisdecadiretes #gravelroad #gravelcyclist #skidkid #lifebehindbars #bikelife #cycling #cyclinglife #cyclingpics #cyclingcatalunya #buffscottmtbteam #bikesofinstagram #canon #canonphotos #outsidestillfree (at Massis De Les Cadiretes) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FtAMPlY_4/?igshid=p634xmjhczhf

Fun Cape sesh edit from @seb_perhauz Stoked to see that front flip off the backwash! Sound up for the old-school banger from Frenzal Rhomb @frenzalofficial - Cheers to @zaquaman_ @jpmeuwissen @seb_perhauz and stoked to see #skidkid @christianrissoles snag some tubes - if you haven’t already checked out @holdingonmovie it’s a great documentary on the evolution of the Australian / Cronulla bodyboarding scene . . . #ectohandplanes #capefear #capefun #capesolander #bodysurf #bodysurfingflip #bodysurfingfrontflip #bodysurfingslabs #sydneybodysurfing #bodysurfsydney #handplanesurf #surfing #handplane #handboard #handboarding #webodysurfers (at Cape Solander)

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Food for thought behind the track I’m spinning on the radio show right now... Feel free to tune in here! “In anticipation of the release of her debut EP next month, Swedish pop singer SkitKid has shared a new single titled "Oh Please Be A Cocky Cool Kid." This song is all parts grunge pop, like the musical equivalent of matte black nail polish and thick wing-tipped eyeliner. Over a track of steady drum and bass, Shitkid sings in a wispy, half-spoken tone, Now I can not ever let you go/ I need you laying on my dirty floor / Saying shit that I already know. The song encompasses all the exciting angst you get when you spot someone and have that little twinge of love at first sight, only slightly more exaggerated. ... "Oh Please Be A Cocky Cool Kid" will be officially released on March 1 via @pnkslm | PNKSLM Recordings.” - The Fader... Read more here.

Let them fight for you; I am done. How do you forgive someone for killing your heart while they beg you not to kill theirs? You always wanted to be understood, but it’s not going to be by me. How does that fucking feel?

On Monday night we walked further into Islington and went to a pretty good crepe store (not as good as Creme de la crepe though) to celebrate finishing our first midterm day and just because we could. Tuesday night we watched "Moulin Rogue" which was so fun. On Wednesday Shelby, Alena, and I went to Covent Garden Market to do some more (Christmas) shopping. I also got myself some Creme brulee white hot chocolate (the only white chocolate I will ever endorse as it tastes like liquid creme brulee), a really cute dress and romper that were 50% off, and then an extra 20% off from Joy. Also I don't think I have ever seen such expensive baby clothes and I can't understand why anyone would spend £120 on a sweater your 3 month old will outgrow in 2 months. No. We went back to creme de la crepe, and it was even more delicious than last time, and I bought a sweatshirt to remember this delicious place. Then we went to Oxford street to the world's largest Lush (3 stories!!!!) and wandered around in a haze of awe and the delicious aroma of expensive bath products. The top floor is completely devoted to all types of bath bombs and bubble bars; I have never been more coated in glitter in my life, nor missed my bathtub so strongly. Next we went to Topshop which, as Gabi said, is large and diverse enough to be able to comfortably live there and which was still insanely crowded on a Wednesday afternoon. It was also another episode of "why is everything so expensive and so amazing". The h&m was much smaller, just 2 stories, and much better priced; I just got some leggings and a scarf in preparation for the mid term break. That night we went to that weeks study break, which was movie snacks and "THE EMPERORS NEW GROOVE"; the perfect end to a fun day!! Thursday I planned our itinerary for the mid-term break (I should be getting paid for this bc I did a pretty darn good job if I do say so myself); because I needed to have high tea at some point and I miss Niall so much, Alena, Gabriella, and I had tea at Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium. It was delicious and well worth the £35, and getting to pet and play and simply be in the presence of cats was so calming and enjoyable. Also, waking up at 3:10 this morning was a real struggle, but we made it to the Stanstead Express, and are on our way to the Airport! Amsterdam here we come!

That afternoon Alena and I took a train to Garforth to spend the night with her host family from her junior year abroad. They were incredibly nice, taking us to dinner at a nice Indian restaurant that night, making a delicious breakfast the next morning (so nice to not have to cook); they also took us to visit Harewood house, which was incredibly beautiful and I can’t believe people still live there, and the national coal museum as well, which was incredibly interesting. They also made us a delicious dinner that night, before taking us to the train station. 

Saturday I read 15 chapters of “Our Mutual Friend” (around 440 pages) in 5 hours, finished the last 8 chapters of “Regeneration”, and the last 13 chapters of my e tap reading, “Artichoke Hearts”. Sunday was more work as well.