This morning, I felt like treating myself to something a little special. Breakfast in bed. Nothing too fancy, just something that would make me feel good. I made myself an avocado salad, added some boiled eggs, and had it with a slice of bread. Interestingly, I didn’t even finish one slice—and that made me happy because it means I’m staying on track with my weight loss goals. Small wins, right?
With school resumption stress in full swing, I needed this. Just a quiet moment to remind myself that it’s okay to relax and breathe. Sometimes I forget, and I pile on too much, but being intentional about self-care is really helping me.
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Speaking of self-care, I finally did my cornrows! By myself! The lines are not the neatest, but honestly, it turned out so fine, and I was so proud of myself. There’s just something about doing your own hair that makes you feel accomplished. Another big thing I’ve been paying attention to is sleep. I’ve realized I need to rest more, and I’m slowly teaching myself that rest is not a luxury—it’s part of taking care of me.
We both laughed because I completely understood her point. Honestly, I’ve always wondered the same thing. Even with just two kids, when I think of the money spent on school, I ask myself how parents with more children do it. The sacrifices must be real.
I could sense she was just trying to hustle and make some extra money to cover her son’s academic expenses—he was right there beside her as she sold to me. Before I left, she told me to come back for more once I finished the ones I bought.
After my breakfast, I caught myself laughing at how adulting really works. One minute you’re thinking, ‘Ahh, I’ll spoil myself a little’—maybe buy something small or order food instead of cooking—then the next minute you’re calculating transport money, school fees, and light bills, and you’re like, ‘Hmm, maybe next time.’ 😂 Honestly, balancing the little joys of life with the costs of running a home is an Olympic sport on its own. But I think we all find our little hacks here and there to make it work.
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