The start of Christmas shopping

Stepping out of my cosy apartment into the lively streets, I felt a sudden wave of regret, wishing I'd stayed in bed a bit longer. The busy scene around me was chaotic—people everywhere, and I could barely take three steps without bumping into someone or dodging a tourist who had stopped right in the middle of the sidewalk to admire a shop window display.

I had ventured out with my purse and a sturdy umbrella (the rain was pouring heavily, making the streets shine and the pavement shimmer), just to buy a forgotten gift for my cousin's newborn. I call it' forgotten" because the little one is already three weeks old, and I had promised myself to stop buying gifts three days before the birth—a promise I hadn't kept. To make things trickier, it was my mom who called last week, shouting, "I hope you've remembered Francesca!" and I was left stunned, thinking,"Who?" With my busy work schedule and endless distractions, I only remembered my oversight during a dinner with Oliver at a cosy spot in Covent Garden, and suddenly, panic set in.

At last, I found myself inside a charming Baby boutique off Oxford Street, my heart pounding as I looked through the racks. I picked out three adorable sleepsuits, each decorated with the cute phrase' I Heart Christmas' embroidered on the chest. I hurriedly tucked my new finds under my arm and rushed to the exit, eager to escape the overwhelming crowds. I briefly thought about going into Selfridges, but when I saw the impossibly long line looping around the entrance, I quickly changed my mind and turned around to leave.

Not even my love for shopping could entice me into that madness. However, before heading back home, I decided to stop at a nearby bar for a stiff drink, seeking solace from the chaos of the day and the relentless rain outside. I just received a text from some fellow London escorts who were only five minutes away, and my bloodstream was yelling, "Vodka!" So what could I do? 

I'm excited to share that I'll be taking a two-week holiday starting on Christmas Eve, December 24th, and returning on Monday, January 7th. Looking back on the past year, I feel this break is well-deserved and a wonderful chance to reconnect with some incredible people I haven't caught up with yet.

During this special time, I'm delighted to treat my mum and sister to a soothing three-day spa escape in the lovely Surrey countryside. It's my way of expressing gratitude for our time together and making sure we all enjoy some well-earned pampering during the holiday season. I really believe this experience will be both rejuvenating and a lovely opportunity for us to strengthen our bond and create beautiful new memories.