A Day in the Life: From Trippy Dreams to Tartare
Episode Overview
Luke shares his experience of vivid and trippy dreams. An awkward encounter with someone from a dating app. Reflections on life's unexpected turns while doing dishes at work. Balancing paid work with creative interests and special hobbies. Finding joy in simple sensory experiences like cutting leeks.
You know, I'd be lying if I said that my life had turned out exactly as I'd hoped
Ever had one of those days where everything feels a bit surreal? Luke Hand's latest episode of 'Luke Hand Diary' captures just that. On Thursday, 23rd January 2025, Luke shares his day, starting with a super vivid and trippy dream that led him to sleep in until the afternoon. If you've ever felt groggy from an unexpectedly long sleep, you'll relate to his struggle to get moving.
But once he did, it was straight to the supermarket for some much-needed coffee – we’ve all been there, right? And then, the awkward encounter with someone from a dating app. Classic cringe moment, but hey, it happens to the best of us. Luke’s evening takes a busy turn with a hectic work shift. He describes the place as buzzing – absolute scenes, as he puts it.
Amidst the chaos, he tries a mysterious 'redacted protein tartare', which he surprisingly enjoys. While doing the dishes at work, Luke gets reflective about his life not turning out as planned. It’s a raw and honest moment that many can resonate with. He admits to having a beer at the bar after work to calm down – a habit he's working on changing.
Luke contemplates his huge sleep-in and wonders if it's due to his community centre work, potential long COVID effects, or undiagnosed chronic fatigue. He’s hopeful about balancing paid work with his creative interests and special hobbies. The episode wraps up with a quirky note on how cutting leeks provided a surprisingly nice sensory experience. It’s these little moments that make life interesting, don’t you think?
Dive into Luke's day and find comfort in knowing that we all have our ups and downs.