This week we have the joy of talking to James about the importance of spontaneity and how he works it into his everyday life.

This has been another interesting experience for us. I am not a naturally organised person so in order to have a sense of control of my life I have has to engage with extreme organisation. To the point that I have become more and more invested in the planner community. It is ridiculous, however, it soothes me to know that my life is planned out and that those plans look pretty boss written down.

So being spontaneous is a challenge. One of the things that has become evident after the conversation with James is that spontaneity is about openness to new experiences.

This is why I am opening myself up to a brand new experience! As we said last week I am well on my way to becoming a life-long fan of Wadham Forest FC. We have had a pretty exciting week as the Wadders have asked us to join them at their match on Wednesday (7.45 @ Wadham Lodge, Walthamstow) to settle once and for all who owns the hashtag lodgelife. (Spoiler alert… its probably going to be them. They are a semi-professional football team who have been tweeting with the hashtag for at least a year. I am a recent lodge enthusiast who has used the hashtag occasionally for limited comic effect)

So I’m encouraging you to find ways to be spontaneous this week. Keep your eyes open for opportunities to give and receive joy. If you are feeling uninspired why not join us at the Lodge on Wednesday night? Wadham Lodge welcome Sawbridgeworth Town to East London for their Gordon Brasted Quarter-Final game. The exciting thing is that the club will be donating a percentage of the gate fee and holding a collection for a very worthwhile cause. Danny Walton is a 16-year-old boy, who lives locally, who has Cerebral Palsy which severely affects his movement meaning he is unable to walk and needs a wheelchair to get out and about. His speech and language are limited and he requires 24-hour care.

So come join us! If nothing else you get to see me at my first ever football match!

-Afua