The weather is finally starting to cool down. Nights have been chilly enough that I’ve turned off the swamp cooler, and the house stays comfortable without it. Today’s high is 78 with clear, sunny skies—warm in the sun but with that first touch of autumn in the air. It feels like the season is slowly…
It’s Friday!
I finished Made in Manhattan last night. It was a quick, light read—cute and charming. The story felt like a reverse My Fair Lady or Pygmalion, with the woman taking on the challenge of transforming a man to fit into her upper-crust New York world. An interesting twist on a familiar theme. Kel went in…
9/11
Today feels much calmer than it did 24 years ago, even with recent events. September 11th will always carry weight, but the intensity has softened with time. The fear, grief, and shock of that day have given way to quieter moments of reflection. We remember where we were, how the world changed, and the lives…
The wasps
This morning I made myself a maple chai tea, and it turned out really good. I only added a teaspoon of maple syrup—just enough to sweeten it without overpowering the chai. You could still taste both the chai and the maple. I forgot to add vanilla extract, but honestly, it still tasted great. I even…
Random Tuesday
My room overlooks the driveway, so I can see when anyone pulls in. That’s why I spent the whole morning in there with my laptop, keeping an eye out for the pest control team. I worked while also glancing out the window— for hours. Eventually, Kel called the pest control after I mentioned they still…
Yep, it’s Monday
Tommy was cleaning out his car’s center console and found a couple of black tea packets tucked in there. I’m guessing they only got there in the past few days, so they should still be good. I might make myself a London Fog with one of them later. Right now, though, I’m just sipping on…
Slow day
My doctor’s appointment took us an hour to get to, and the actual visit lasted all of five minutes. CT scans really are that quick. It’s wild that they couldn’t schedule me in the city, especially since it’s the same hospital system. My ENT appointment in October is also at the same place where I…
Giving myself a break
I have therapy today, and I thought I’d talk about how I don’t give myself a break. Even though it’s been 11 years since I left an abusive relationship, I still feel guilty—like I was the one causing harm. There’s a clear divide between what I know and what I feel: I don’t give myself…
Tuesday, feeling like a Monday
Suddenly, many people on TikTok are talking about Gilmore Girls Fall, and I can’t help but laugh at how an old show like that is taking over again. It makes sense, though—the cozy, small-town vibe and witty banter are perfect for autumn. I used to never miss an episode when it was on TV, and…
Slow Friday
I finished Summer in the City last night. It was a cute, fun read, though the ending dragged on a bit too long. There were several moments where I thought it was wrapping up, only for the author to add more drama and stretch things out. The main character frustrated me at times—her pride and…
