𝐃 𝐗 𝐌 𝐈 𝐍 𝐈 𝐐

I took time for myself to do nothing. I’m someone who believes even nothing is routine. Maybe there’s nothing wrong with admitting that I fell into routine? I studied, worked out, reread some books, and spent time with my husband, my cat, and my dog. I took time for myself because I wanted to, not because I owed anyone an update. No one reads these posts anyway, so why force myself into the habit of posting just to be overlooked?\

I have time. I’m going to take my time.

Also, we have a moka pot now. My husband’s obsessed with it. I’ve been making him Americanos before work because he keeps saying the coffee at the office tastes terrible.

I had to do something about it. Nobody should have to suffer through a bad cup of coffee.

• Hal’s Office Coffee is one of my favorite places to get an oat milk latte. I don’t have any real sense of community. I’m not even sure the baristas are particularly nice. But I go anyway, for the small comfort of a tasty latte.

• Cafenated, the one with the outdoor seating by the street, is my favorite Cafenated. I’m a stranger here, and I like it that way. I like it so much I often get a second cup, knowing we don’t come here often. Parking is a hassle, and my husband doesn’t like sitting outside.