There are times when I come onto this site, and I feel pressured to write something with a serious, moral bottom-line. This can lead me to feel like I need to address some intense issue or some moral question, so that then in the moments when I feel really good, I end up thinking that I’ve got nothing to tell you.

Feeling this way probably stems from the fact that the act of writing or publishing something for people to read, comes with the added pressure of trying to ensure that whatever you say, is interesting for others. But this week, I don’t want to be analytical or complicated, I just want to show my housemates some appreciation because I love living in this house. Without meaning to sound like a total wet-wipe, I’m very aware of how lucky I am to live with 6 people who all make me feel so loved, safe, and valid. This isn’t a luxury everyone gets because the people you choose to live with, in your second year of university are often the first friends you made in a completely new place, and sometimes those friendships don’t end up being as fun as they first seemed. But if anything, the vibes in this house are so immaculate that we’ve become way closer friends than any of us ever were last year, and I want to make sure I give a little love to that.

So, this week, I’ll keep my point short and sweet: no matter how annoying or stressful life is, make sure that you take a second to recognise and appreciate the people in your life who make you feel good. Then once you’ve given them some love, you can go back to taking the piss out of them. Ah, the circle of life.

And if any Lavender kids are reading this – as I’m sure they are, since they’ll love the ego stroke of having a whole blog devoted to them – then big love to you, kids xxx

Oh and Jai, please will you come downstairs and mop the kitchen floor?