and a Surprisingly Smashed To-Do List!

Last week I played what I can only describe as the ultimate self-employed wanker card: I packed up my laptop, bundled my wolf-shaped sidekick Rei into the van, and fucked off to the seaside for a few days.

It sounds like an escape (and to be fair, it sort of was), but weirdly… it turned out to be one of my most productive weeks in ages.

Who knew that salty air, fewer distractions, and being out of arm’s reach of my usual distractions would help me make such a dent in my to-do list?

In between ticking things off like a machine, there were:

🐾 long, windy beach walks (the kind that fill your lungs and clear your brain)
🌅 sunrise snuggles in bed with Rei (top-tier life stuff)
🍦 essential ice cream stops (because obviously)
🍟 a chippy tea or two
🌊 and some smug, golden sunsets

And yes, I’m aware of how insufferable this all sounds. Believe me, I rolled my eyes at myself more than once. But here’s the thing: I work hard. Like, actually hard. Keeping a small business alive (never mind throughout a divorce, relocation and many a melt-down) isn’t a doddle. It’s a juggle of creativity, admin, social media, customer service, packing orders, and chasing invoices… often all before lunch. And it’s all on me!

So when I get a chance to mix work with a little wanderlust, why the fuck wouldn’t I?

If I can answer emails while staring at the sea, or plan new products while Rei snoozes next to me in a campervan, I’m going to call that a win. And I’m going to enjoy it. Guilt-free… OK so I feel guilty as hell every minute of it but that’s something I’m working on!

Anywho, hopefully, somewhere in all of this waffle and little photo dump, you’ll find something that makes you smile - or maybe even inspires your own little escape. YOU DESERVE IT!