Dispatch no. 35 - Updates Podcast

Shamelessly stealing some of your London plans and people's food suggestions since I'm going to be visiting there in April lol

If you want affordable food in London, Leather Lane! Amazing street food that fits every budget. Only open during the week during lunchtime. It’s near ish to Holborn. Nearest underground station is Chancery Lane. Eat the food you purchased in Grays Inn park. It’s a law school campus with beautiful gardens and nice places to sit.

You should definitely cut your hair! It’s a great feeling! And if you hate it, it’ll always grow back, and there are wigs. If you have the time or interest, it would be interesting to see a packing video, or a “what I packed that actually worked for my trip” video. But it sounds like you have so much planned already!

So excited for the upcoming look books and projects you mentioned!🎉

I literally just got a a big hair cut last week and went from an overgrown bob to a MUCH shorter, much more androgynous style. It's been so nice. It's so freeing.

If you find yourself in South Kensington, I can't recommend Maroush Bakehouse highly enough. It's a Lebanese bakery and restaurant. I was there in 2018 and I'm still thinking about my meal there.

Yea! The Fan museum - I've never been so I must rectify that; depending when you are in London check out the Rangers House up the hill from The Fan museum - lots to see for a maximalist such as your goodself. GBK and Honest Burger are very good for solo eating and do a good range of good (and tasty) burgers if that's what you like. Grind is decent, cockails, coffee, as well as food. Not sure how many there are but there is one in Greenwich. Pizza Express is good for quick eating and their pizza bases are nice and thin (again good for solo eating) If I can think of anything else I will be sure to message you :)

Boring, but chain restaurants are the safest for price (like Pizza Express etc.), particlularly when you're central. The V&A cafe is still excellent :)

The London trip sounds like so much fun! I grew up in London and now live elsewhere in England so I miss it a lot. For restaurants, I'd suggest SoHo and Chinatown, as well as markets like Camden and Greenwich, which have many types of street food. Also brick lane for the best beigels!

Very interesting. I really identify with your writing. Its a wrench to ditch great chunks of one's writing but sometimes you have to. I'm leaving London soon . I have ancestors in Highgate cemetery which you'd love I'm sure, walk in the woods too they're great. I had a walk in Greenwich Park yesterday, stroll up there if you're around that area, the London views are awe inspiring. I've made a draft skirt block from your instructions. I hope you have a great time in the UK. Stay chilled.

When I chopped my hair off, my Mom promptly did the same, so you never know! Take care of yourself, the sads have definitely been going around.

Be aware that missing your SSRI more than 2 or more days can cause a withdrawal that can be pretty hard.

The Fashion and Textile Museum is an 11 minute walk from Borough Market! Definitely plan to eat there that day. The museum is small, and only has whatever their current exhibit is on display. I'd expect to spend less than 2 hours there. The exhibit right now is all quilts with Kaffe Fassett fabrics, but I believe the next exhibit is Andy Warhol textiles.

Loved listening to this Bianca. What kind of food and style of restaurant do you like? Dining out in London is my specialist subject 😁, I can send you some suggestions.

Dishoom was my very favorite restaurant on my trip to London in 2019. I'd love to go back to visit, it was such a great trip. Can't wait to hear about your London trip!!

Love this update on your life. What an exciting year for you Bianca! Consider new adventures, enjoy what comes your way and continue to thrive.

I'm here for all of it I don't know what happened about the Cadbury egg so LOL