It’s the first Taking Stock of 2026 and honestly… I’m still in denial that it’s already February. But here I am anyway, taking a quick look back at January – a month that struck the perfect balance of friends, family, and good food, with some absolutely freezing temperatures thrown in for good measure. Brrrr!
Making: Overnight oats – my new breakfast addiction.
Baking: These Chewy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Sooooo good.
Cooking: My way through Emily English’s Live to Eat.
Eating: Less carbs and more protein and fibre!
Drinking: Herbal tea, sparkling water and red wine (but not all at the same time.)
Taking: A trip to the Big Smoke for some QAT (Quality Auntie Time.)
Spending: Time with family – here with my auntie and cousin. Priceless.
Enjoying A bird’s eye view of London from the Sky Garden. Did you know it’s free?
Freezing: My bits off – it has been sooo cold!
Attempting: My first walk/run for about 4 years!
Battling: The bulge. 13 kilos down and counting. I have a lot more work to do!
Feeling: Healthy or at least healthier.
Getting: Some snow. Teddy was not very impressed.
Watching: Heated Rivalry.
Listening: To the Heated Rivalry soundtrack.
Reading: Heated Rivalry. Can you see a theme here?!
Marvelling: At the first sunset of the year – what a beaut!
Decluttering: And selling heaps of stuff on Vinted.
Starting: A new temporary job teaching English and loving it.
Having: Lunch at Dishoom with one of my besties.
Catching: Up with friends from Australia who also moved back to the UK. See, we’re not the only ones!
Loving: The ‘new cushion of truth’ on our bed!
Liking: Being busy in the kitchen.
Disliking: The news and the state of the world right now.
Going: For blood tests in preparation for my annual check up. Bring on the anxiety…
Hoping: For good news.
Walking: 10,000 steps a day – weather permitting.
Coveting: A walking pad. I just need to find a place to store it.
Wondering: Where the time goes.
Bookmarking: All things Paris – our next little adventure.
Looking: Forward to February!
So now I’ve told you all about my January, I’d love to hear about yours! Tell me everything in the comments.
