If we were having coffee, I’d hand you a mug and say, “It’s still warm, don’t wait too long.” The weather’s been all over the place lately. Heavy skies, moody clouds, and that in-between kind of light that makes you want to stay in your pajamas a little longer than necessary. Perfect weather for a long chat and a little introspection.
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you my to-do list is starting to look like a bad novel. Endless pages, no plot, and the main character (me) is constantly overwhelmed. I keep writing things down, hoping it’ll clear some space in my head, but honestly? It just adds more noise. Some days, I tick off one thing and feel victorious. Other days, I do everything except what’s on the list. And sometimes, I add things I’ve already done just for that satisfying little tick. You’ve done that too, right?
If we were having coffee, I’d admit that my screen time is ridiculous. I used to watch full movies and binge-watch entire series in one day/night, now I can barely sit through a 40-minute episode. Everything feels like too much. I scroll through Instagram reels with zero context and even less attention span. Some of it is fun, sure. But at the end of it, I feel… cluttered. Mentally overstimulated and emotionally underwhelmed. I’m trying to cut back, trying to swap the mindless with something a little more mindful.
Which brings me to baking….
If we were having coffee, I’d offer you a cookie—slightly wonky but warm and fresh. I baked a small batch last evening and it reminded me why I love it so much. The process slows me down. There’s a rhythm to it. Measuring, mixing, waiting. It feels like meditation disguised as dessert. I want to bake more often, and try new recipes too. Not just the usual muffins and cakes, but maybe a tart, or something with lemon zest and …. We’ll see.
And before you leave, I’d promise to show up here more often. Not with grand ideas or polished posts, but just as I am. With a story, a thought, maybe a question.
So tell me… if we were having coffee today, what would you tell me?
If we were having coffee, I would tell you:
– how I am now enjoying a stress-free and a relaxed daily routine;
– how I am catching up on everything that I missed while I was working;
– how I am now going to bed by 11 pm instead of 2 am, and waking up around 6 am instead of 9 am;
– how I am going for a walk/jog and doing exercises without having to look at the watch often to see if I am getting late;
– how I am reading and writing more;
– how I am catching up on blog posts that I had missed all these years;
– how I am posting on my blog more often than before; and
– how I am watching my favourite sports matches on TV.
I would tell you how much I am enjoying my fitness journey.
I would also tell you about my poetry book which will be out by this month end and how excited I am for the same 🙂
Lastly, I would ask for your recipes and some baked goods as samples to enjoy with my coffee with you 🙂
Your to do list sounds a lot like mine. It is getting out of control. So many tasks… so little time… or maybe patience.
It is getting hard to find something watchable these days. My husband takes recommendations from youtube on old time loop movies and sometimes we hit gold. It is surprising how well they are made.
Hey Shilpa if we were having coffee I’d tell you it’s good to have you back. I do hope you keep writing. This is one reason I enjoy blogging – just to keep up with online friends. That said, I haven’t been writing much of late. I’ve just been caught up in life while not really doing anything. I do hope to get down to it.
I want a slightly wonky warm cookie right now.