#coffee update

Coffee date Thursday:

- GASPS! Guess whose k-cups came yesterday? And guess who swung by the pharmacy to grab some creamer? And guess who decided to pull out their fancy new ice machine and coffee maker to make iced coffee for their work day?! Yup, it’s me!!! (And no, I’m not the problem…. Sorry that song is stuck in my head) The coffee is delicious and I got eco friendly k-cups that add to the awesomeness.

- Yesterday was pretty much exactly how I expected, chaos, no communication, and a ton of things that need major resolution in the next 48 hours before the weekend. Yup. Then next week starts the new academic semester which will just add even more chaos.

- I am going with a paper planner this year, as I ditch last year’s unsuccessful attempt at an electronic planner. It worked in 2020 and 2021. But I think it was just too much chaos in 2022 for the electronic planner. I still keep an electronic planner tied to my work email where I put stuff, but my paper planner includes budget, health, crafts, and memories. This is why I love my Happy Planner, I get to personalize it for ME! And yes, it makes me happy. 😊

- I tackled part of the craft room chaos yesterday, I am going to tackle the rest later today. And then make a game plan on everything I need to purge. Because between my craft room, my overflowing junk office, and all the kitchen gadgets I own, I really need to start purging things and not letting it sit. Too. Much. Stuff.

- I haven’t made any major exercise plans just yet, I am keeping up with my standing and calories burned per day with my Apple Watch. I want to try to get up earlier during the week and get a walk in before work, but that also means I need to go to sleep earlier which I struggle with….

The Heat Between Us!!!

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January Coffee date:

- This was my 3rd cup of the morning y’all. I usually do only 1 cup, and it is usually iced. Today is really testing me

- bought a rebounder and have been on it nearly every day and feeling pretty good

- sleep is off, not just because of chaos this weekend (youth group sleepover) but just in general, doctor says high cortisol levels

- kinda excited for the release of Onyx Storm today, also kinda down that it will take me several days to get thru it because life

- missing the good old days of college the last few weeks, the friends, who I was as a person, the freedom from all the pressures, staying up for midnight book releases and getting through a book in one sitting

Coffee date first Friday in February:

- Physical therapy SUCKS. So much not good pain happening. And the cost is the least bit affordable, even with health insurance. 🙄

- Half my house looks like a tornado went off and the other half is immaculate. Surprisingly, it’s the half I barely use that looks like chaos, versus the every day traffic side.

- Work has been steady with stress, reactive decisions, and students not following directions — shocker, what else is new?

- I had an allergic reaction to the nerve block/cortisone shot the doctor gave me and have ups and downs with the reaction. I was told the medicine is in my system for up to 3 months. I do not have enough Benadryl or patience to go through this cycle. >.<

Monday morning coffee date:

- Pictures are in reverse order but it’s what I’ve been up to this week.

- Enjoyed a nice Saturday out with an old college friend and enjoyed my gluten free pizza. Doesn’t taste the same as when I’m in VA but still had nice company to enjoy it with.

- Broke out the smoker mid-week for salmon and sausage so work meals are covered for a hot minute.

- Not that much at home productivity since I’ve been running around like crazy. This weekend I may have a chance to catch up and actually take care of all the household things I’ve pushed off for so long. Hopefully.

- Love when my hair cooperate with curls! Got 2 days of cooperation!

Friday Coffee 5:

- I am grateful to be 6 feet up instead of 6 feet under

- Yogurt is my best friend

- I can’t wait for no alarm Saturday

- Dresses with pockets are life

Ah, it’s been a long time since I’ve been here! Yes, I know I’ve been gone a long time, but welcome back to another Coffee Update; allow me to catch you up on all that’s been going on in my life.

So, pick from our assorted collection of coffees and teas, and sit back into the chair.

If we were having coffee right now, I’d tell you that I wear a hat now. Yeah, I just made it sound like I went…