Coffee The Connector
I drink coffee almost every day. I’ve been told it can lower my magnesium level, but that’s why they sell the supplement in stores, right? So, I drink my coffee and then I take my magnesium, but my magnesium intake is much lower than my caffeine intake. I’m still stuck trying to balance out the…
Yearning for connection
“Good conversation feels like a great replacement for my vitamins,” that’s what my mom says after my dad and her went to a friend’s for lunch. I respond with, “That’s what it’s like when you enjoy the company around you.” I give her a big smile and return my attention towards my laptop, the big…
Vogue said I’m cool so I guess it’s true.
It may not be obvious, but I’m being sarcastic. “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” This is the article Vogue recently released, and it has gone viral for its very triggering and bold statement. Apparently, it’s now cool for women to be single and live their lives for themselves. Funny, I’ve been doing this for…
From Mess to Meaning: Lessons in Life Decisions
Anything in life can be a mess. My pile of clothes waiting to be picked up and washed is a mess; the dishes sitting in the sink are a mess, my bills waiting to be paid are a mess; and my life as a 34-year-old living with her parents feels like a confused mess. It’s…
When your body won’t listen to you
I need time to move a little faster. I am currently trying to heal after getting prolotherapy injections on Tuesday and it’s been a hard process. My heart and soul are exhausted, but when your body won’t listen to you then you’ve got to work around it somehow. I am hoping to raise awareness about…
Why won’t Nespresso just give me a chance?
I’m heartbroken. If you have been reading my blogs since the beginning, then you know the highs and lows I’ve been through with Nespresso. It hasn’t been easy, our journey together, but Nespresso has made positive comebacks in my life so I haven’t give up on them. Coffee is my greatest strength and possibly my…
Patience is making a comeback
I’m not supposed to sit at my table and work. Doctor’s orders. She asked me to find another solution, so I’m either trying to stand and type or lie down and type… I’m caught between both options. I’m currently drinking an espresso, it’s quite velvety and smooth, and if you’ve been reading my blogs then…
I’ve got something exciting to share…
I love writing here. I started my writing journey a long time ago because deep down I knew that it was healing for me. Ever since childhood, I’ve been expressing my feelings and thoughts on paper as if that paper would soak in everything I had to say and console me. Then, when I got…
Iran, through my eyes.
I wasn’t very vocal about my background growing up. I should have been, but I wasn’t. I was merely a kid with large round glasses who hoped no one would pay attention to her. Do you remember when teachers would take attendance first before class was to begin? I would wince every time my name…
A tribute to walking
I’m a walker. No, not in The Walking Dead sense, more like I need movement for my survival. I guess in a way they do too? The blaring difference between me and a “walker” is that I’m not a bloodthirsty zombie walking to reach my next meal. But now that I think of it, I’m…
Where did my hope go?
It’s one of those days, guys. I want to write something profound, but I can’t. I want to draw my words onto paper, but I’m running out of paint. I don’t even have paint, so I don’t even know why I said that—it just sounded cool. I’m rambling, but maybe this update will give us…
Nespresso and I are good but I have beef with Simons
I have no wrong side of the bed. The only way I can get out of my bed is from the left side, so I never truly know what kind of day I’ll be facing. Today I faced disappointment. It wasn’t the day that hurt me and It wasn’t my coffee. Nespresso has my back…
Is it clarity or is it closure?
Clarity opens doors, closure shuts them. Would you agree? I started reading A Court of Thorns and Roses after my sister urged me to read it several times. She said that I won’t be able to put it down. But now I’m annoyed with myself for reading it and you want to know why? There is…
AI is making me question my life
We go through so much change in our lives and sometimes it can be uncomfortable. Even today as I sit and worry about the future, a future where AI seems to be gradually taking over, I cannot help but wonder how I will fit in? How do I navigate through this change? Writing is a…
Life is a test and I’m still making mistakes
I saw a good friend of mine walking to work the other day, and I couldn’t help but hug her twice. I work a remote job so the most connection or socializing I have during the week is with coworkers over Teams. Feel-good and in-person human connection is sometimes what you need. In a world…
Soccer exposed the ogre in me
I’m on a women’s soccer team. In all my years of shying away from team sports, I finally joined a team in my 30s. It’s safe to say that my inner child is very happy. It’s not a professional league, but we play by FIFA rules, have a referee, and the women are competitive. I…
Rainy days and the devil may cry
It is 100% raining outside in grey Vancouver, B.C today. Maybe I should say 99% raining to avoid any liabilities with exact percentages. So, it’s 99% raining and there may be a chance that some areas aren’t experiencing as much rain as we are in the city centre. It’s Tuesday and I keep thinking it’s…
Embracing identity and resilience because of Daredevil
I’ve been a bit obsessed with the Daredevil series lately. My sister and I watched the second season in one day. The binge definitely left us feeling drained late Saturday evening, but I just couldn’t find the energy to do anything else. Some days you need a break from life. The night before we were…
Involuntary muscle movement is weird
I wrote about my Cervical Dystonia a little while back: how my head can’t stay still because my brain is sending too many signals to one side of my neck more than the other. The incessant brain signals push my head to the right constantly (and drive me insane). I don’t remember how it started…
I’m awake now, it was just a dream.
It was just a dream, yet weeks have passed, and I still can’t stop thinking about it. I dreamed I was holding a baby girl. I kissed her little cheeks, as if my only mission in life was to give her all my love, even if it meant leaving none for myself. Waking up from…
Five ways to shatter silence and build confidence
I hated standing out when I was a kid. I absolutely despised it. From the moment I stepped into elementary school, I knew I wanted to stay away from the spotlight. That day was the first of many years where I remained a shell of myself, a shy and quiet girl who stayed away from…
How I intentionally became a witness to the art of free coffee hunting at Nespresso
I’m about to tell you a story; maybe you’ll learn a new lesson to add to your list by the time you finish reading this. But mostly, I hope it makes you laugh. I got to try out the latest coffee collaboration with Nespresso and Oatly, and I’m not going to lie – it’s not…
Here’s to leaving shit behind
There’s no better place to put it. Every day you think of the past, is an additional day you’ve spent holding on. Holding on requires strength. Strength that shouldn’t be wasted. Holding on means you’re flirting with regret. Flirting with regret won’t end well. Let the past act as a place you once lived in.…
Does anyone understand what I’m saying?
I hate miscommunication. Especially between friends. Why can’t we just sit down and talk it out like normal people do? Except, which one of us is really normal? I like to think I’m an empathetic person. If someone explains their experience or struggle, then I will do my best to listen, understand, and put myself…
Here’s how my morning is off to a good start…
Well, with coffee, of course. What better way to start the day? Here’s a quick video I made recently, romanticizing my early morning espresso: Sometimes, I have beef with Nespresso and sometimes I don’t. Learn more about our time together by reading up on the Nespresso Files: I’m curious…let me know in the comments below…
Here’s what I think you should do today.
Today is a good day to choose love. Whether it rains, pours, or is overcast, choose kindness. If you feel broken, if you feel pain, or if you feel lost, choose you. Choose you first. The heart is capable of pushing you forward; the mind is capable of holding you back. Then don’t forget to…
How important is it to belong?
I tried to belong in Montreal, but I never could. It wasn’t the city’s fault; it was mine. It took me a year to realize this. Allow me to explain further. When I moved back to B.C. from Quebec, I had forgotten how important it was to have regular conversations with my neighbors. The first…
15 lessons to keep in mind in 2025
Well, well, well, looks like we’ve somehow made it to 2025. I was sick for a solid three weeks over the holidays and it was the shittiest timing ever. I got to reflect on 2024 (maybe a bit too much), cry about the things I wasn’t able to accomplish, and mourn the days that have…
Wear what you want, get rejected, and don’t stop trying.
The other day, I was in a department store looking for a gift for a friend. I was frantically looking through various items while talking to my sister on the phone to get her opinion. My mission was to send photos of items to my sister and follow up with a brief call to debate…
Are you a plus 1 at a holiday party this year?
Are you like me and perhaps may be going to more than one event, holiday party, or gathering this year? The jingle and mingle part of the parties may not come as easy to some, and I wanted to create a list of questions that you can use to break the ice and/or to ease…
Reconciliations are in order for Nespresso and me.
I open the cupboard door, reach over to grab a pod from the Voltesso sleeve, but to my dismay, I come up empty-handed. That’s my fault, really; I should have probably thrown out the empty box, and now I’m left trying to figure out what other available pods I should try. My dear readers, if…
Here’s how I’m rare AKA neurologically messed up.
I’ve been battling a lot of my own inner turmoil while trying to stay sane both on the inside and out. You should see how I look; I don’t care about matching my clothes, I don’t care about makeup, and I don’t even care about the multiple breakouts on my face. I am living in…
A mini story about Frank and his dog
Sometimes I think about Frank and his dog, Rascal. I first met them at my last place which overlooked the water on the North Shore. It was a beautiful place, quiet and serene, where I would wake up to the sun and fall asleep looking over at the moon. Frank and Rascal were the first…
How a romantic deals with fear.
Reflections tend to trickle into my mind on Sunday evenings. I sometimes face some difficult questions, challenging tasks, or mind-numbing problems within the week, and so I try my hardest to expunge the negatives and take hold of the positives which remain. This last week, I’ve been battling with the present and trying to undestand…
Why expectations are unhealthy and how Nespresso hurt me again.
I expected it to rain today. Well, my expectation was mostly based on the weather network’s report, and I was ready for it. I recently bought this rain jacket I was so excited to wear especially since it is a must for Raincouver (AKA Vancouver). and I have been so terribly brave facing the rain…
Sunday’s Decaffeinated Reflections: The August Edition
Sara wakes up to a restless Sunday without her favorite coffee, contemplating whether to relax or reflect. She shares lessons learned: everyone has weaknesses, punctuality shows respect, courage conquers fear, and empathy outweighs sympathy. She emphasizes the subjectivity of film reviews and the uniqueness of personal journeys. Sara invites others to share their life lessons.
Nespresso has become enemy #1…
The Sunny Almond Vanilla espresso pods at Nespresso are all gone. One of the staff members literally used the word, “disappeared” when referring to them as being out of stock. I wish you were there to see the appalled look on my face when I first got the news upon my entry into the store.…
For The Love of Inspiration
The summer heat has hit me with nostalgia and the still air has my mind glazed with thought. And of course, when I start pondering, my mind tends to run with it. I tend to think of my goals in life, my vision for the future, and if I am truly reaching what I want…
Anxiety and Panic Attacks: Tips on The Full Package
Anxiety or panic attacks have a way of catching you off guard. I recently had an experience while I was out at dinner, trying to relax with friends, but my mind had other plans for me. I started to feel an unwelcome sensation in the pit of my stomach, and my mind began to lose…
I’m back again?!
I ghosted you again. It really wasn’t my intention, but old habits die hard. And now this is the part where I insert how busy I’ve been and how I haven’t had any time to write. It’s true though, I really haven’t. I stopped writing a novel I had started a while back (shh, it’s…
I’m whipped for WIPs
Sara reflects on her continuous self-improvement journey, grappling with the pressure to achieve perfection and comparing herself to others. Despite feeling exhausted by constant comparison, she acknowledges the value of progress. Sara questions if she will ever reach a point where she can fully accept herself and her accomplishments, embracing her identity as a work…
No Breaks Allowed: A Short Story
I look up from my laptop and gaze at my calendar hanging ever so perfectly on my bedroom wall. My calendar reminds me that I have bills to pay again in a week’s time. A week’s time. I’m about to look up the website where I can sell feet pics in order to pay off…
Does maximizing joy increase overall happiness?
I have become a lab rat for my own experiments. Lately, my happiness has become a testing ground where I’m trying to understand how to keep it constant. I know I find joy in the little things in life and for that reason I thought I should try amplyifying the experience of each “little thing”…
Oops, I’ve been busy.
Writing is not a chore, I love it, and I have been obsessed with it ever since I was a little girl. I remember my silly entries in my first Winnie The Pooh notebook noting everything I would do in a day. I would write about when I went out with my family to the…
My broken teeth exposed a fake friend.
When did you experience your first fake friend? I met mine in the fifth grade and it wasn’t pretty. We’ve all had our fake friend firsts and my exposure to one felt like it happened way too early on in life. Here’s the story of when my friend was confirmed fake. Back in the fifth…
A short lesson on accountability
Taking accountability is a crucial trait that humans need to practice more often. It is exhausting to hold people accountable for their actions, to explain to them why their behavior was wrong and to hope that they will not repeat it. It’s frustrating to constantly think, “I wish they would just do better” and wonder…
Party planning: learn from my wins and mistakes.
Despite being my first time planning an event, I learned a lot from the experience. I made some wise mistakes that will better prepare me for the next one. So, without further ado, I would like to share my insights on what was essential and what was not while planning the party, including tips on…
Questions made for the night
Night I: I’m in my thirties. Am I where I thought I would be? Will I always be renting? When will I be able to buy a house? I’m still single? I’m really still single? But am I not happy with all this time to myself? Or do I wish I could share it with…
Expectations are always there
I recently came across a quote online that said, ‘Everyone in your life will have a last day with you and you don’t even know when it will be’. This made me think about the people I have spoken to for the last time. I thought about those who distanced themselves from me, those who…
A thought for 2024
Here’s to a new year with the same me, trying to be the best I can be. I won’t let any incomplete new year’s resolutions make me feel like I’m not good enough. I am already enough. I can handle anything I choose to, but if I fail, I won’t allow it to consume me.…
Got plans for 2024?
“What are your New Year’s resolutions?” was hardly asked this year, and I believe it’s for the best. Whenever I come up with a New Year’s resolution, I always seem to fail to achieve it. So, instead of making a list of things I want to achieve in 2024 (and then not following through), I…
How Moving to Montreal Changed Me: A Personal Story
In August of 2022, my sister and I had decided to move to Montreal. It was the perfect time to make a change; we wanted to leave our hometown and experience something new. In September of 2022, we signed a lease for an apartment in the downtown centre of Montreal and we spent all of…
Not everyone likes me?
Friendship is supposed to be easy, but sometimes our different perspectives and opinions can either bring us closer together or drive us apart. I lost a good friend some years ago, but not because they passed away – they simply went out of my life. I can’t help but feel like something changed in the…
Repeat After Me: Focus, Focus, Focus…
“Focus, Focus, Focus…” This has been my mantra for the last several weeks. I’ve noticed my attention span has shrunk into the size of a peanut when only last year it was about the size of a melon. And social media hasn’t helped with the constant scrolling of videos and photos, consuming content at such…
A First.
I drove down from Quebec to B.C this year, my first ever cross country roadtrip. My sister and I made two stops in Ontario which were Sudbury and then Thunder Bay. I should know that Ontario is such a vast province considering how much our teachers would make us remember the map of Canada back…
Your Everyday Girl 