Well, where do I start?
Hello I suppose? I hope you’re well. This is a relatively new post for both me and The Review Lab, one I thought I would try and hopefully if it’s well received, maybe I’ll do it again. Basically, I just thought it would be nice to catch up. As I’m typing I have no idea what the title will be. I bet you I’ve just called it “June”.
A lot of you reading this will know me personally, which is so lovely. Thank you for taking the time to read. It’s no secret that the review lab suffered over the past few months, something that very recently I have been trying to rectify, hence all of my posts and stories, I know you’ve seen them and I thank all of you who support x
2023 so far, it’s been a mad one. I’ll be honest I feel like we say it every year but it really is flying by. From attending concerts such as Panic at the Disco with lifelong friends, to preparing a brand new podcast with one of my best friends Connor, to watching my GF attend her first fete for her amazing business Bobbles Bakes.
Not forgetting I attended Star Wars Celebration which was a dream!! Me and one of my best mates Rhys went and it truly was spectacular. Getting to celebrate a love for something so special and huge like Star Wars amongst fellow fans is something I will never forget. We have a TikTok of our experience, go check it out!
Let’s talk more about June. Now as you’re reading this, it may be the end of June or possibly the start of July. For me it’s the 26th. It’s 7:08 and I’m sitting on a train. Soundtrack blasting in my ears and texting my wonderful GF about dinner (god I love her. and Dinner). It’s been a mad few weeks, my brain has hardly had time to keep up. It’s also been very special.
It all started with my birthday, my 26th. I never know what to do on my birthday, usually I don’t celebrate too much. I see family usually, I find celebrating myself quite intimidating. This year was different, the people closest to me made sure of that, spending it with some of my closest friends and family in the world, it was the best birthday in a long time.
From there we move onto Harry Styles (not literally calm down). Me and my GF saw him at Wembley on his second night of his Wembley dates. I brought the tickets as a present, thinking I was being the best boyfriend and taking her to see him, admittedly, I had a bloody blast. That man knows how to put on a show, and now I’m listening to his albums on repeat. That show changed me. I may never be the same again.
Then we get to two days ago, (as of writing) 30 degree heat. New Ash Green Fete and Bobbles Bakes has her very first Public stall. The nerves are high but unneeded as it goes amazingly. One thing I never truly realised is the amount of effort; time and dedication that goes into running a business, it’s hard work, yet my GF does it incredibly. She would have every right to complain about how hard it can get, but she never does. She’s constantly thankful and modest. It’s something (amongst many things) I truly admire about her. The day finishes with a success and we are all tired but happy, I for one am filled with pride. I still am. I always will be.
Then we get to today, like i said, it’s been a mad few weeks. I’ve been told by my doctor I can lower my medication for depression even more. I’ve always been open about this and my journey. I truly believe it should be spoken about but that’s just me. A lot of people find it hard to talk about, which I do get. Some people see it as asking for sympathy (which is untrue), for me I see it as being quite cathartic, being able to talk about these things helps me deal with it. Lowering my dose is a terrifying concept but also one i take with open arms. It’s been a long journey, many ups, many many downs but damn am I proud of myself. Let’s see how this next step goes.
I see all the love from those around me, I see everyone who likes; shares; reads these posts. I feel the love too. Like I said, I’m trying to rectify the mistakes I’ve made with this blog and I want to get it everywhere. I’m so proud of this little platform I’ve made and I’m so desperate for it to do well. All your support helps with that, so thank you. We’ve got a few people planning their own posts that will be released soon so keep an eye for that!
Well that’s about it for this catch-up, my stops very soon and I’m desperate to eat a brownie from Bobbles Bakes secretly before I get off the train. Trust me, eating a snack whilst listening to the Inception soundtrack is life changing.
I don’t know if I’ll do another of these personal catch-ups again, I could do it monthly, or even 6-monthly. Maybe I will; maybe I won’t, I guess we’ll have to wait and see. I’m sorry for the ramble either way.
Next time, a much more normal post from The Review Lab.
Thank you all for your continued support. You’re the best.
Harry x