Good morning, loves. This video ended up being an unexpected sick day diary—sniffly, headache-y, and very real. I was meant to see family for Year of the Snake, but instead I focused on resting and doing the little things that help me feel human again. Even when I’m ill, I still like to do my skincare and put on my day clothes because it genuinely makes me feel more awake mentally than staying in pyjamas. I also share the small “maintenance” habits that help clear that foggy flu feeling—like keeping my space tidy and opening the windows for at least 10 minutes to get fresh air in. I make my simple black americano, check on my plant cuttings (mint is rooting, basil… not so much), and squeeze in reading—my goal is one book a month, and I’m currently into Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO for self-development. For food, I make soothing soup noodles because my throat hurts, and I share my tip of meal-prepping protein to freeze for busy or sick days (I used my miso chicken to make an easy broth). After a nap, I channel my inner artist with soy candle making—blending orange, lavender, rosemary, and cedarwood oils, and making a cute cake-themed candle with strawberry molds. I also do a cozy beauty unboxing with Liz Earle goodies and a Dior gift, and I talk about letting creativity be “useless” in the best, most nourishing way when your body is asking you to rest.