A Small Deep Dive On Why The Vibes Are Literally Everything ✨

Happy June, my loves!!

I’m sitting in bed in my pjs, writing this in my tiny flat in London—officially celebrating 6 weeks abroad, and the halfway point of the semester long course I’m taking at RADA, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. I feel a bit removed from my day-to-day life back at home, because I quite literally am. This is the point of my time here in London, duh. But as I’ve tried to write June’s cozy vibe guide, like I do here every month, I’m feeling resistance.

I’m a different human than the one who arrived here six weeks ago!

Sharing dinner party ideas, hobby updates, and recipes for the month don’t feel authentic today—because I haven’t hosted, I haven’t picked up needlepoint in weeks, and I’m eating girl dinner for just about every meal. Which isn’t a bad thing! I’ve rekindled my love for theatre here and I’m fully immersing myself in a new, but very familiar identity as an actor.

But ya know what does feel authentic? The vibe.

Because the only thing that matters to me is the vibe.

Literally.

If the vibes are good, I’m there.

If the vibes are off, I’m out.

And the vibes in London are pretty immaculate.

One of my very first posts here on Substack was about why the vibes are literally everything, and I’d love to bring the sentiment back. It says in my bio that I’m here to create immaculate vibes and I take this job very seriously, ya know? I thought I’d refresh the list and share what’s vibing with me right now and what is absolutely not. If both of these lists vibe with you, then welcome to Older, Wiser, Hotter. Without further ado, here is

• Re-invention

• Mornings that are a little bit chilly

• 8 hours of sleep at least

• AUDACITY

• M&S cookies

• Iced whole milk lattes

• Naked nails

• Paddington the Musical (I saw this show last week and cried throughout the entire thing omggg)

• Pub Fridays

• Staying connected with your friends

• Taking up space

• Printing out your Pinterest boards

• Hugs

• Personal style > trends

• Gender neutral fragrances

• Big dick energy

• Rings on every finger

• Bobs

• Bag charms

• Having fun

• Donald Trump

• The London heatwave (UGH)

• Narcissists

• Playing small

• Overthinking

• Clutter

• Only thinking about yourself

• Crowded city streets on Saturdays

• Disgustingly hot and humid weather

• Being sick

• Hanger

• Doom scrolling

• Anything that upsets your tummy

And the girls that get it, get it.

Period. 💁🏻‍♀️

Did I miss anything? Let me know!

xx, Kristen

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