Why, hello there. I feel like this is the moment in Gossip Girl where the characters all thought she'd gone for good, and then out of the blue they receive a text saying 'I'm back, bitches.' That's the sort of thing I'm going for here with this return. And what a break it's been, eh? Looking back at old posts I realised that my last one went out in January 2019 - And since then I think we can all agree a lot has changed (understatement of the century).
At one point, I did just think of giving up this space entirely, and simply archiving it for older me to look back on and judge my past choices. Of course, my mind changed, and here we are with a new outlook as well as a new visual look. In the past my blog became something that I no longer wanted to write on, it felt like a chore sometimes, thinking to myself ‘Oh, I have to write my weekly blog post tomorrow.’ It became something I felt like I had to do, as opposed to something I wanted to do. And that’s when I felt like my content faded away, and I lost interest. So here we are, over a year later. I guess a speedy catch up might be useful, so here we go: I graduated drama school and signed on with a great agent, dyed my hair, turned 22, left my old job teaching drama, started a new job as a dinner lady, booked my first professional job touring Italy, and then returned home 3 months earlier due to a health pandemic. That’s about it. Oh and I cut bangs, obviously.
So now, like most freelancers, I’m unemployed and trying to navigate my early twenties – Something I thought would be entertaining to share on the internet. I know this space used to be a place where I’d share my latest ‘OOTD’ or make up purchase, but I’ve grown and I want to slightly alter what I’m sharing - Especially since I’ve become more conscious in what I do share on other social media platforms. If you haven’t ever seen me before, iya. But if you have, then you’ll know my space is centred around beauty, style and lifestyle, but this time I want to share what my vision of that is now. For example:
Beauty: Unlike past me, my make up collection is very minimal, and I’m mostly focused on good skincare now. Anything you see me share in the future from now on will all be cruelty-free, and mostly vegan. I want to share brands that I'm actually passionate about, and feature some sustainable beauty too.
Style: I’m sure many know the term ‘fast fashion,’ especially in the past year or so. And I too contribute to that industry. In the past month I’ve been more conscious of where I’m spending my money and who it’s actually going to. That’s why I’ve promised to shop minimally and sustainably, rekindling love for the clothing I have, and sharing styles that can inspire others. That doesn’t mean providing a link for someone to buy an exact replica, but for them to take inspiration.
Lifestyle: Since leaving the education system, you can bet my lifestyle has changed dramatically. I know people touch on this subject, but your physical and mental health can really take a toll when you leave something that you’ve been so used to since the age of 4. That’s something I may delve deeper into one day. But in this subject I want to shed light on important, relevant issues, not just personally but also socially.
Of course, you can also expect lots of food content, simply because I love baking and cooking good vegan grub. Since I’m an actor, you can also expect me to share that side of the industry too. Plus, this could be the start of my own Goop, Gwyneth watch out.
That’s pretty much the route I’m heading towards from now on, but I expect my words to change as I do too. Your twenties can be a weird time, something that I’m bracing myself for as I nearly turn 23 in September. But I’m also extremely excited, as for once I don’t have a plan, and that also applies to this blog. I don’t want to plan anything, or bulk prep posts like I used to. I just want to write when I feel like it, and enjoy where this next decade is going to lead me *cuts to me losing the plot in my mid-twenties. *
This may not be a shock, but I also didn’t have a plan for these words you're reading either. I just wanted this spiel to be a quick catch up and clean start for what’s to come; which I feel like I’ve done effectively. I’ve even done a spring clean of old posts that I didn’t feel right promoting anymore, and so onwards and upwards, here we go. Or as Gossip Girl would say, xoxo.
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