Finding My Rhythm Again

It’s been seven months since I last wrote here, and lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the lack of creative things I’ve done just for myself. The past few months have been good, though - full of change, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose. I moved cities again and settled into Liverpool.

I’m genuinely enjoying my job, being a Brand Manager allows me to be both creative and strategic. I get to work on brand identity, marketing, and PR, and I’m always thinking about sustainable growth systems for the businesses I manage. I truly believe that word-of-mouth publicity is one of the most powerful forms of marketing, and when it’s combined with digital strategy, it can really go a long way. That’s exactly what I’m working toward these days.

Liverpool still feels fairly new, but slowly and gradually, I’ve been finding my community here. Work helps me meet people and start conversations, and this city has started to feel like home - familiar and comforting. It has its own quirkiness, and the theatre and art scene here are absolutely spectacular. I haven’t done any wild nights out yet, but I’ve already hosted two house parties since moving into my new place, which feels like a nice step toward feeling settled.

After a rather difficult time in Huddersfield, my kind and supportive partner offered me a place to stay with him in Liverpool until I found a job, something I’ll always be grateful for. It was definitely a testing phase for our relationship, but I think we passed. Within a month of moving, I landed my exciting new job and soon after, found my new home a lovely two-bedroom apartment that I share with my beautiful and caring flatmate. I didn’t want to live alone again after my experience in Huddersfield. The cost of living here can be tough, but more than that, I realised that being alone there made me feel isolated and low. It’s a small town with very little to do, especially if you don’t have company, and I wasn’t fulfilled at work either.

But Liverpool has been the opposite it's lively, creative, and full of energy. One of the highlights of these past months was my sister’s visit from India. Seeing family after a whole year was just wonderful. We took a trip to Scotland, she bonded so well with my flatmate and (hopefully!) with my partner too. We did all the touristy things, cooked some proper spicy homemade Indian food. I loved that she got a break from her daily routine - just being lazy and cozy in my bed.

The one thing I’m still struggling with is consistency and discipline for myself - especially when it comes to updating this space or journaling regularly. It’s easy to get distracted, and I often end up blaming myself for it. But I’ve started to make small steps - this summer I’ve been practicing Ashtanga yoga and bamboo body movement regularly, and that’s been the one exciting thing I’m doing purely for myself right now.

Hopefully, you’ll hear from me more regularly and consistently soon.