If You and I Had Coffee

If you and I had coffee...

We'd meet at a new-to-us coffee shop that we've been wanting to try for a while. We'd order a warm drink since it's so cold outside, and we'll opt to stay indoors. We'd order a few pastries to pair with our drinks. And perhaps a couple of bowls of soup to enjoy at our homes.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I am so saddened by the state of the country. It's honestly just so exhausting. It seems like so many people have become desensitized, and it's so sad, awful, disappointing, and scary.  I read a beautiful tribute by Peter Moore to Renee Macklin Good and humanity. Also, please read this poem by Amanda Gorman.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I've been wintering and really ramping up on my self-care routine. I'm being mindful of the foods and drinks I'm consuming. I've been gravitating towards healthier snacks and coffee. I've also been trying to get more movement throughout my day. I'm currently working on limiting screen time. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it has decreased for the second week in a row.  

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I'm currently reading Held by Anne Michaels. This is the book club pick for Exhale, and so far I'm really enjoying it. I'm still reading How To Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay by Jenny Lawson, and it's also a good book. I have so many other books I received from NetGalley that I really need to finish reading. I'm hoping to finish reading a few books before I even think about reading a new one. But we'll see how that goes because there are quite a few books I'm so excited to read this year. But we'll see how that goes.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I'm so glad we were able to catch up. So far, January has been a month. There have been some fantastic days, a few weird days, and a couple of difficult days. It's been a month of mixed emotions, a lot of reflecting on the past, and keeping hope alive for the future. I hope the rest of the month goes well for you. May you continue to take care of yourself. Here's to good days and cozy vibes. See you next month!

What would you tell me?

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