Issue 15

Let's talk hobbies.

Wednesday 21 January

A has been interviewing candidates for a new role this week, and while brainstorming questions at the desk, we landed on the one we all dread: “So, what are your hobbies?”

Dread no more. It’s officially cool to have hobbies again, and we’re dedicating our 2026 to four each. We’ve made a pact to check in regularly with progress updates – A reporting back from her latest politics podcast spiral; C sharing the newest method she’s trialling in the name of hormonal harmony (no commentary required on its success, particularly where her mood swings are concerned).

Alongside our individual pursuits, we have a handful of shared hobbies we’ll also be digging into. Beyond the obvious of Substack, there’s our collective love of journaling that we don’t – and won’t – stop banging on about, an ongoing vision board fixation, and a very real commitment to finally hitting our daily protein goal. Cottage cheese, get ready to do some serious heavy lifting.

So, here are the hobbies set to define our 2026.

A

1. The Long Walk

It’s the year of the steps. City walking has the spotlight right now – mountain walking feels like the natural next climb (pun intended).

2. Learning the Tarot Cards

Let’s call this a work in progress. Mastery will arrive just as soon as I find a teacher whose voice doesn’t make my eye twitch.

3. Getting Political

Dinner table debates led me here. Check back in six months for fully formed opinions; I could even see a Vogue subscription making way for Private Eye.

4. Back to the Barre

Next stop: Pineapple Dance Studios.

C

1. Just Pickle It

After a long hiatus following that one fermentation workshop in 2025, we are so back.

2. Life on the Mat

Find me in crow pose – or being read to by a butter-voiced Canadian instructor during Wednesday evening yin.

3. On Running

I read “be brave enough to be bad at something new” once and haven’t stopped thinking about it since – in my case, this applies to running.

4. The Body Briefing

Current topics: lowering inflammation and regulating my nervous system.

Speak soon,

A & C

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