81. From Brighton (with love)

...baking and soaking

I’m typing to you from my phone by the sea. I’m wearing a bikini and I’m sipping bottom shelf Prosecco.

My friend - who I’ve travelled to Bali, China and the Peak District with - joined me on a last minute one. Solo travel is cool, but it’s nice to share memories with a friend.

I have nothing profound to say (I am 4 glasses deep), but I am so happy to be here and I wanted to share this.

The sun is sinking into my skin and I have dipped in the freezing cold sea water.

I am listening to 3LW on a speaker. It is Wednesday.

After, I will head to a rooftop pool and not think, and I know this is joy.

I kept repeating how happy I am on the way here, and I am.

Happy I could come here without worry or strain.

Wherever you are - go into the garden or on the street and toast to joy.

With Love,

E x

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