Alice Weston

I've just started a new part time job. The job is completely unrelated to my passions but for the first time in a very long time, I am happy doing that! I don't drink coffee but I've always wanted to learn how to make it -- kinda just wanna be able to make some like cute animals and arty stuff with milk. And cooking, well to be honest, I just get ingredients ready and occasionally am in charge of blueberries and cake mixture BUT I am really enjoying it, my boss is blooming lovely and I'm also working with my friend, Lara which is also well lovely! Happy little Alice. 

I've also decided to help out with all social media accounts, setting up said cafe with an instagram and helping a bit with Facebook which means I can also intwine some creativity and photography of foodie bits and website-y bits and all the creatively creative bits which is just fab! It's something new and different to jobs I've done in the past but I still get to tie in a little bit here and there of what I really enjoy doing and PLUS, they do the best herbal tea everrrr. If you ever get to try Mint & Rose herbal tea, jump on that like, now. 

There may even be a little review appearing at some point, mostly to do with all the gluten and dairy free cakes -- coconut flapjack to die for and banana chocolate bread brownie. Everyone that I've met so far are positive people with positive inputs and impacts - just the kind of people I like and want to be around. Good vibes blogspotters, good vibes.

To those of you who follow me on Facebook, you may be aware that I have recently started a new project called 'Passing Strangers', a project in which, I actively approach and talk to strangers...ok, so this may sound kinda weird but back in that day, that's how people met people. Social media and online apps have completely consumed us into the online world. I met my boyfriend on Tinder, nothing romantic about that (ok, well our first date was pretty cute and he is a wonderful kind of guy) BUT even though I am eternally grateful for that app, I also think it's pretty sad that us, as a society feel that the only way really is to meet people online. And it's not just that. It's the fact everytime I get on to a train, I usually have my headphones on and I people watch a lot...everyone is on their phones and laptops barely making conversation. 

The other day, I was on my way home from my shoot with Lee, when a beautiful lady who really mesmerised me sat opposite me. I decided to pluck up the courage and say hi, removing my headphones and told her I thought she was beautiful and asked to take her photographer. Farida kindly agreed, we exchanged a few words -- sadly her stop wasn't far from when I started talking to her so I didn't get to chat to her for long but she found me on Facebook and left some extremely lovely words: 

"Thank you Alice Weston Photography - a lovely young woman with the sweetest smile who said hello and then offered to take a photo! These delightful encounters make traveling so much fun!

I was on the train from Bath in the West country in England to Bradford on Avon to visit a lovely friend when I enjoyed this encounter. Lovely of her to share the photo."

Is it really that hard to say hi to someone and start friendly conversation? I've wanted to do a project like this for a while and so thank you to Farida and her kindness...'Passing Strangers' will now be a continued feature on my blog and website.

Alice x

To follow me on my adventures: 

http://instagram.com/aliceclaireweston

http://facebook.com/alicewestonphotography

http://aliceweston.co.uk/#!passing-strangers/o2dmp

Hello and welcome to the newest version of my website.

I've decided to create this new place to combine all the vast elements of my life. Some of you may or may not know that I also sing and songwrite - a strong influence in my life since before I can remember. I always have written about matters that have happened during my years...yes, mostly about heart break and boys and heart break and then some love and some other stuff but it is a large part of my life so I think it's about time it's included in my website. 

This website is going to combine all the things I love and may even feature a few unexpected bits and pieces along the way. 

I'd love to hear your feedback about the new design, your likes and dislikes will be appreciated. 

Love Alice x

(If you're reading via Blogger, my official website is www.aliceweston.co.uk)