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?
Lists help in organizing what appears to be overwhelming. Listing the task into smaller do-able parts makes the daunting task less intimidating. Lists provide structure and a plan that you can stick to. For example, Diwali Cleaning usually gives us heebie jeebies, initially. But with a list like this, (this is my last year’s Diwali Cleaning list), the task appears simpler and less overwhelming. 
