I absolutely love all the BBC nature watches; Spring, Autumn and Winter. However Winterwatch always brings some added joy at a time when the weather keeps us indoors (in the northern hemisphere at least!). With 2 weeks of nightly programmes and the live cameras from 1pm there is so much to enjoy and learn. If you’ve missed out on any episodes you can catch up on the BBC iPlayer. I’ve particularly enjoyed the macro insights from Lucy Lapwing this year – seeing the beautiful secret wings of earwigs has certainly made me look at them in a new light!! I do feel more connected to nature when I watch these special programmes which is something we can all strive for. Feeling connected to nature reminds us of how important it is and how we must do all we can to protect it. If you feel inspired to connect with nature you can do that this weekend (27-29th Jan) by taking part in the Big Garden Birdwatch (UK). Just grab a cuppa and a slice of cake and spend 1 hour watching and counting birds!
Tulips
The weather has just been so cold and gloomy that I decided to buy some bright tulips to bring some cheer. Just look at the vibrant colours here.
I’ve just finished reading this book as I really wanted to read it before the TV series comes out in March (Amazon Prime). It took me a while to get into the story as the format is different to most fiction I read. The story is about the rise and fall of fictional 70s rock band Daisy Jones and the Six. This is told through the eyes of the band members, management and family in the style of an interview reflecting on their experiences. Each character tells their part of the story which sometimes contradicts each other. It’s so interesting to see how people interpret events differently and the misundertandings that arise. Once I got used the style of this format and the story develops, I got more into the book. Overall it was very enjoyable and the format actually makes you feel like you are in the story with the band. I’m really interested to see how this translates to the screen!
I only discovered Yoga with Adriene on her YouTube channel during lockdown. To begin with I only dabbled in the occasional yoga session as I was a complete novice and some of the moves seemed very difficult to grasp. However over time I’ve come to feel more at ease with the postures and natural flow of movements. Adriene has such a calming way of teaching and her gorgeous dog Benji also makes a regular appearance in her videos which is an added bonus! She creates monthly yoga programmes that anyone can take part in. This year I decided to join in with her January 30 day challenge as I was curious to see what a regular yoga practice could do for my health and wellbeing. Obviously there are still some days left of the challenge however I’m so proud of myself for committing to it every day so far. There were some days when I felt too busy or too tired but I still made it a priority to get on the mat each day and without fail I felt better after I did it! There is such a wonderful community of people who take part and comment on the videos. It’s so comforting and inspiring to feel connected to other people around the world who are doing the challenge too! Regular yoga practise is definitely something I want to continue after January as I can feel the benefits. If you are considering yoga I absolutely recommend you check out Adrienes’ videos!
Sitting in the Kitchen Sink 