WORK IT (FROM HOME)

Sweater: Zara (similar here)

Jeans: Zara (similar here)

I vividly remember the announcement from my firm to commence working from home,

which was back in mid-March 2020. In a way, it was sort of a bummer given that we had

just opened up our Surrey office and had big plans for its inauguration. But, of course, 

given the COVID-19 outbreak, the decision to have the staff and lawyers work from home

was a prudent one. Though a bit uncertain about what working from home would entail,

I was excited at the same time. It meant zero commuting, more time with my hubby and

family, increased flexibility, custom working hours to some degree... the advantages were

endless. But, obvs, with anything in life, advantages come with a flip side. 

 

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BIRTHDAY BLOOM

Top: Femme Luxe Refinery (similar here)

Trouser: Babaton (similar here)

Sandals: Sol Sana (similar here)

Necklace: Gorjana (similar here)

Earrings: Linjer Co Kirsten Pearl Huggies

August is full of celebrations: my birthday - which as I grow older and wiser holds 

less meaning than it did in my adolescence - and our wedding anniversary - which 

excites me to date because it's the day Manjot and I officiated our union. The main 

prerequisite, like many other days of celebrations, is a day full of Manjot, irrespective 

of whether there's a scheduled date night planned or not (in case you, my husband, are 

reading this, you better have a date scheduled regardless. I apologize for my mood ;)). 

This year, my birthday was a bit different as it was amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In 

August, the Provincial Health Guidelines had allowed for indoor dining and the rules 

surrounding the lockdown were a bit relaxed. We hadn't visited downtown for a few 

SUMMER IN A PANDEMIC

 Dress: The Jetset Diaries (similar here)

Heels: Alexander Wang (similar here)

Most of us are facing uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic: the fear of

contracting the virus, the anxiety surrounding the health and well-being of our loved

ones, the importance of staying mentally healthy amid the lockdown and the list goes

on. On the flip side, the pandemic has presented opportunities that were a luxury in a

fast-paced life: plenty of time to spend with your partner or family or whoever you live

with, developing a hobby or exploring new interests that you didn't have the time to explore, 

focusing on your fitness and mental well-being, etc. The pandemic, like almost everything else 

in life, has both advantages and disadvantages but it's up to us how we decide to interpret it. 

You may (or may not) wonder about the significance of the picture in this blog post. I 

will elaborate anyway. The picture was taken during our honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta

outside our hotel suite. It has two elements I love and value - my husband and being among

the god-built landscape including the larger than life mountains and the lush green forest. 

Now, let me tell you a little story about what COVID-19 has taught me and how, with the

lesson, I reconnected with nature and my dear Manjot. 

THE PANDEMIC

Dress: Pretty Little Thing (similar here)
Heels: Stuart Weitzman
Bag: Prada

Necklace: Various

It's always refreshing to take the time to reflect and engage in self-realization, isn't it?
I call it a substantial part of self-growth. I am also not letting the COVID-19 pandemic
affect me negatively. Of course, many factors are outside my control and inevitable,
but the beauty is taking something negative and turning it into a point of attraction.
Take my profession as a lawyer, for example. My job has certainly been affected due
to the pandemic. But, a huge advantage of that has been the considerable amount of
time I now have to enjoy with my dear husband, Manjot. We have been using this time
to explore many beautiful parks in the neighbourhood, going on long walks to take in
all that nature has to offer, playing board games with our family - while being in the
same household, of course. I am thankful and grateful for all of this.

I hope you too have been using this opportunity to connect more with your loved ones
or whatever your other priorities are. I hope that you're doing the best you can.