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Join an afternoon celebrating art, resilience, and healing. The opening exhibition features Lucie Loosová’s “Happy Birds,” - vibrant works that mirror her journey of migration, transformation, and hope. #MentalHealth #Shanghai 🐦

Every few years I have an unexpected afternoon binge watching Meryl Streep acceptance speeches and Live Aid. That was today.

Watching Cast Away. Reminds me I need to get away for a while.

🍿 Stuck. Got the chance to see one of the below next week at the Shanghai International Film Festival. An "erotic thriller" by David Lynch is seriously seductive, but Scorsese calls "Rome, Open City" "The most precious moment of film history." What would you pick?#Film #Shanghai

Trying not to take it personally that I want to see an “erotic thriller” while my husband picks the 1945 Italian neorealist war drama.

OK, yes I’m on a detox but a glass with my husband celebrating 16-years of togetherness doesn’t count…right?

Japanese Jazzpianist Chihiro Yamanaka just arrived in Shanghai. Tomorrow evening she will play at Jazz Lincoln. This is going to be a real highlight.

As an everyday human I find this brilliant. The reactions are little glimpses behind celeb culture we don’t often see. Yes, I understand that people wholesomely true to their art might find parts offensive (that’s OK), but the points touched on are fair game and proper funny.

SHOUT OUT TO TEACHERS! You’re amazing. Had the pleasure of teaching students about public speaking today. Loved it, but goodness I’m knackered! Enjoy your summer break. Here’s an article from my column, #TheOysterPail 🥡 on why you deserve it. #Education shine.cn/opinion/210730…

There’s no switching off when words want to be written. The thing about loving what you do is it’s never really work. Not everyone gets to turn their messy thoughts into an actual job. Writing for you will never not be my favorite thing to do.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #TheOysterPail 🥡

I’m 40 with so much left to do. Drape across a piano in a low cut sequinned dress being one.

The Tom Cruise run isn't just running, it's something between a sprint and a panic attack. Behind him, things explode, but he never looks back because looking back is for people who aren't Tom Cruise. Article out soon. #TheOysterPail 🥡

My Father in Law casually referred to my writing as “addictive,” not realising I was on the call. The best compliments are always behind your back.

When was the last time I committed to anything with Tom Cruise intensity? When did you? #TheOysterPail 🥡 Shanghai Daily #TomCruise #MissionImpossible shine.cn/opinion/250620…

For those jetting off somewhere hot, life will still be messy when you get back from the beach. “5 Mental health memoirs to sort your life out.” Coming soon 🏖️ 📚 #Books #MentalHealth

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If someone you know is going through an episode of PTSD, depression or anxiety, don't tell them to think positive or get over it. They would if they could. Just imagine trying to stop the bleeding from a deep wound with just a bandaid. Provide them with comfort and support. Or

Had a day where every 2nd person is in pain and trying to look like they’re not. If hurt doesn’t kill you, pretense will. Should it help, I’m not OK. I set fire to my year and its resolutions. I’m working on it (all of it). That’s enough. Take a breath. You’re not alone 💕