Diary, She Wrote - Series 3, Ep. 17 - Legs and Vaginas

Series 3, Ep. 17 - Legs and Vaginas

06/06/21 • 29 min

In this episode I share another modern dating story, looking at the excitement of meeting someone new, the confusion that comes with those first few dates; breaking down messages, interpreting gestures and trying to remember that we all communicate in very different ways.

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Key Characters:

Reggie - A guy I dated

Paige, Chloe, John, Flossie, Faith, Cara - London friends

Grace - One of my best mates who I met in my single year

Beth - My best mate

Paula - My therapist

Jack - An amazing man who I dated for 2 months

Rowan - One of my best mates who I met in my single years

George - An amazing man who I dated for 3 months

Locations:

Springfield Park
https://hackney.gov.uk/springfield-park

Princess of Wales
https://www.princessofwalesclapton.co.uk/

Cafe Miami - Now closed down
https://www.facebook.com/cafemiamilondon/

Westbourne Pub
https://www.thewestbourne.com/

Giant Steps
http://www.giant--steps.com/

Jim’s Cafe
https://jimscafe.co.uk/

The Elderfield
https://www.theelderfield.co.uk/

Chatsworth Road
http://www.chatsworthroade5.co.uk/

Entertainment References:

Childish Gambino - This is America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY

Christo Barrel Exhibition
https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/christo-and-jeanne-claude-barrels-and-mastaba-1958-2018/

Informer - Snow
https://open.spotify.com/track/2LjiPAQOVazT8sRyXL3XRs

The Sun and Her Flowers - Rupi Kaur
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35606560-the-sun-and-her-flowers

LOVE
https://www.netflix.com/title/80026506

In Good Company Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-good-company/id1294215581

Diary, She Wrote was produced by Liz Beardsell in partnership with Bird Lime Media with original music by Ethan Illingworth and artwork by Robbie Porter.

Follow: https://www.instagram.com/diaryshewrote/

Key Characters:

Reggie - A guy I dated

Paige, Chloe, John, Flossie, Faith, Cara - London friends

Grace - One of my best mates who I met in my single year

Beth - My best mate

Paula - My therapist

Jack - An amazing man who I dated for 2 months

Rowan - One of my best mates who I met in my single years

George - An amazing man who I dated for 3 months

Locations:

Springfield Park
https://hackney.gov.uk/springfield-park

Princess of Wales
https://www.princessofwalesclapton.co.uk/

Cafe Miami - Now closed down
https://www.facebook.com/cafemiamilondon/

Westbourne Pub
https://www.thewestbourne.com/

Giant Steps
http://www.giant--steps.com/

Jim’s Cafe
https://jimscafe.co.uk/

The Elderfield
https://www.theelderfield.co.uk/

Chatsworth Road
http://www.chatsworthroade5.co.uk/

Entertainment References:

Childish Gambino - This is America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY

Christo Barrel Exhibition
https://www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/christo-and-jeanne-claude-barrels-and-mastaba-1958-2018/

Informer - Snow
https://open.spotify.com/track/2LjiPAQOVazT8sRyXL3XRs

The Sun and Her Flowers - Rupi Kaur
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35606560-the-sun-and-her-flowers

LOVE
https://www.netflix.com/title/80026506

In Good Company Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-good-company/id1294215581

Diary, She Wrote was produced by Liz Beardsell in partnership with Bird Lime Media with original music by Ethan Illingworth and artwork by Robbie Porter.

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Series 2, Ep 16 - A Love Hotel

I had been captivated by Japan, perhaps since the early 2000’s when Bill Murray and Scarlette Johanson brought the delights of Tokyo to my attention via Lost In Translation. This was shortly followed by developing a curiosity in Japanese street style whilst studying Fashion Promotion and Illustration at university. Then as my interest in interiors started to develop, so did my interest in Japan’s calming and simplistic style, quite the contrast to the chaotic Japan I had first been presented with. Their juxtaposition of cultures was enchanting, but equally overwhelming and despite it being top of my holiday list for some time and being comfortable holidaying alone, when it came to Japan, I was waiting to meet someone, so I could enter and guide my way through what seemed like a bewildering other world with someone else's support. But then I thought fuck it, stop waiting, just go and it was the best solo holiday I could have hoped for.

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Key Characters:

Billie - A holiday fling

Locations:

Yogi Park, Tokyo
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3034_002.html

Cat Street
https://www.japanvisitor.com/tokyo-area-guides/catstreettokyo

Opening Ceremony
https://www.openingceremony.com/en-gb/

City Shop
http://cityshop.tokyo/

Shibuya Crossing
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/tokyo/attractions/shibuya-crossing/a/poi-sig/396831/356817

Fushimi Inari-taisha (Red Pillar Temple)
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3915.html

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
https://www.insidekyoto.com/arashiyama-bamboo-grove

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3908.html

Kyoto Onsen
https://www.insidekyoto.com/kyotos-best-onsen-hot-spring-baths

Naoshima Island
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5475.html

Dans Le Noir
https://london.danslenoir.com/unusual-restaurant-in-london.html

Benesse House
https://benesse-artsite.jp/en/stay/benessehouse/

The Park Hyatt Plaza - The New York Bar
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/japan/park-hyatt-tokyo/tyoph

Kaikaya By The Sea
http://www.kaikaya.com/

Oath
https://www.residentadvisor.net/club.aspx?id=16967

Mori Digital Museum
https://borderless.teamlab.art/

Cultural References:

Yayoi Kusama
http://yayoi-kusama.jp/e/information/

Entertainment References:

Lost In Translation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_in_Translation_(film)

Normal People
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_People

Greta Thunberg School Strike
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Thunberg

Gwen Steffani - Harajuka Girls
https://open.spotify.com/album/3Lqn8M0QxPLIPRJ4nUKTGN?highlight=spotify:track:3L7P7HZVQ3wxzKoUyxaC9H

Lost In Tokyo
https://lostin.com/products/lost-in-tokyo

Katy Perry Roar
https://open.spotify.com/album/2bELFHKEF8yIDHMelNab2p

Pulp Common People
https://open.spotify.com/album/3ly9T2L4pqTZijFgQssd3x?highlight=spotify:track:2fXKyAyPrEa24c6PJyqznF

Snow Informer
https://open.spotify.com/track/2LjiPAQOVazT8sRyXL3XRs

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Series 3, Ep. 18 - Thank F*ck I'm Not A Handmaid

In the 8 years I’ve been single I’ve had; many late night snogs, countless first dates, a few one night stands and occasionally just some really intense interactions. This episode is similar to the festival episode from series 2, rather than one overarching story, I’ve picked out a series of 8 short stories that involve a fleeting connection between me and one other person and somehow all made an impact in one way or another. I’ll share them in chronological order starting in 1994 with my first kiss.

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Key Characters:

Tim - My first kiss

Matt - My first date

Johnny - A one night stand

Julian - A guy I dated

Ian - A first date

Graham - A first date

Jimmy - My carpenter

Harry - A first date

Locations:

Stockport Cinema
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/25390

Visions Video Bar - Now closed down
https://www.facebook.com/visionsvideodalston/

Clapton Hart
https://claptonhart.com/

Hunter S
http://www.thehunter-s-pub.co.uk/

Duke of Wellington
https://www.frontierpubs.co.uk/your-local/duke-of-wellington-dalston-pub/

Lambeth Country Show
https://lambethcountryshow.co.uk/

Entertainment References:

Oasis - Definitely Maybe
https://open.spotify.com/album/3LzKUdUTdJb6P7xGN6SotC

Blue - Parklife
https://open.spotify.com/album/0YS25Dr3hMtMFlVTfuvzl4

Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don't_Forget_Your_Toothbrush

Matilda
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_(1996_film)

The Handmaid’s Tale
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Handmaid's_Tale_(TV_series)

Get Birding Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/get-birding/id1551111133

Diary, She Wrote was produced by Liz Beardsell in partnership with Bird Lime Media with original music by Ethan Illingworth and artwork by Robbie Porter.