No magpie

I always bang on about how tough this city is to deal with sometimes, the past few months of entries have been filled to the brim with not a lot else. But what if I try and embrace it?

After a session of ordering more art materials off the internet, I ventured outside to find a physical craft shop to buy even more things (I probably didn't need!) and found myself in a cool neck of the woods about half an hour away. I felt as though I was in a whole different part of London. I was! The shops, eateries and pubs were all so unique and enticing. People made eye-contact with each other, some wore smiles, it felt a lil more relaxed and easy. As I walked back towards work and the famous street it's situated on, I realise how stiff the area is. Everything is so pristine, but there is no 'vibe' - no hum, no warmth. It's all shiny glass surfaces, twinkly gems and precious metals. I am no magpie, I don't find this displays entice me as many others are drawn in, I often fantasise about how I would be as a person if I had such expensive tastes. Don't get me wrong, I do know how to spend a lot of money on clothes and silly knick-knacks - and art supplies! ha, lets not forget about all of that! But, it's a different kind - all pre-owned, ordered online, there's no service, storytelling, lavish settings gift wrapped with a champagne reception. I like it that way.