one photo every day in February

I reflected a lot on this project during February. I felt like the photographs I was taking were unoriginal and lacked something. I was worried my life looked boring. But I’ve actually had a wonderful month so it’s interesting that social media & the adventures of other people made me doubt myself so much.

This month I travelled to Wales for a long weekend away from the noise and the busy busy busy energy of normal life. I stayed in a cabin with a beautiful view and there was no wifi and no signal. I wish I had stayed longer. I find trips away quite interesting as I often return home full of good intentions about how I’m going to prioritise rest & downtime but then fall back into the same old routine. I wonder, person reading this, if you do the same? Although I’m currently listening to Bon Iver which might be why I’m being so reflective…

Anyway, this month has been an interesting one with plenty of highs and lows. I got some bad news which has taken some time to process but I’ve also had some wonderful times with friends & family, seen some absolutely breathtaking nature (I’m looking at you Hafren forest) & read some really moving books. Thank you for taking the time to read this ramble & I hope you enjoy the photos :)

A vegan coffee with beautiful latte art — *day 1 - I really like these dark green tiles*

Snowdrops with the river Test behind — *day 2 - such a beautiful sight. I love it when the first snowdrops appear :)*

A bright photograph with pink tulips and daffodils in a glass vase — *day 3 - well, if it’s good enough for miley…*

A selection of books in Waterstones — *day 4 - another day of difficult decisions… which one to go for? (spoiler alert - I now have two)*

A new forest hike with friends and wild ponies — *day 5 - a beautiful day with lovely friends & wild ponies*

A Macbook sat on a light pine table with tulips in a glass vase — *day 6 - a new editing spot*

A selection of vegetables cut up on a chopping board — *day 7 - I’ve never eaten so many parsnips in my life*

Saddler's Mill in Romsey in early Spring — *day 8 - the tree on the left was broken and pulled into the river during a storm late last year but look at that regrowth now 😍 nature is incredible*

A photograph of the book 'Really Good, Actually' on top of a herringbone blanket — *day 9 - this book is supposed to be hilarious but it just made me cry*

Blue skies with a cloud and winter tree — *day 10 - how glorious are all these blue winter skies :)*

Wet paint written on the floor — *day 11 - a warning*

Ampfield Woods near Romsey — *day 12 - today a deer ran across the path in front of me less than 10ft away & I feel so lucky*

The beginnings of a watercolour mountain painting — *day 14 - I’m really starting to love this new hobby*

Daffodils starting to grow in the garden — *day 15 - nature teaches us so many lessons at this time of year. there really is no rush 💚*

A black and white cat sleeping on a blanket — *day 16 - so grateful for this fluffy one*

The Electric book shop in Hay-on-Wye — *day 17 - I love this cute bookshop in hay-on-wye*

*day 18 - a beautiful day in the cambrian mountains*

Hafren forest in Wales — *day 19 - hafren forest is really something*

Driving through the Brecon Beacons — *day 20 - driving home*

cooking pancakes — *day 21 - it’s pretty high pressure trying to take a photo while making pancakes. I did not do a good job.*

A black and white cat in a garden — *day 22 - the cutest floof (who needs a trim)*

A river in Romsey — *day 23 - there are so many rivers in this place*

Woman eating healthy vegan food at Mad Cucumber in Bournemouth — *day 25 - I have the most wonderful friends & today was a perfect day*

A man walking through the new forest — *day 26 - let’s go for a walk*

A MacBook on a table with a black and white cat behind — *day 27 - dragonfruit smoothies, editing & cute visitors*

The word breathe written on a mindfulness notepad — *day 28 - an important reminder after a tough day*

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