🍂 October 🍁

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I can’t believe we’re a week into October! Even though I don’t mind time passing steadily by, but I hope October goes by a bit slower. Perhaps it’s the rich colors and crisp air that make this time of year so special. Most months it feels like summer. Right now, it’s in the high 60°s, which is freezing for me, but also means I can bring out the thicker, oversized sweaters. The plan for the evening is to bundle up with some tea and either watch some Halloween-themed flicks or game…or both… I should sleep, but that’s unfortunately not happening.

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September’s End

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As the month draws to a close, I can’t help but think about how fast the year is going. It seems like only yesterday we were gearing up for summer weather. Okay, that hasn’t changed (the weather is predicted to be in the 80s-90s for the next week), but the seasons have. Summer has transitioned to autumn paving the way for chilly nights and cozy fires.

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Quick Health Update 😷

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For the better part of two weeks I’ve been battling an awful cold. It started out as nothing to be concerned about. Just as things seemed to subside, this monster reared its ugly head. I’m still congested, but have about 90% of my voice back, so that’s something. Yes, I took a COVID test. Very grateful that it came back negative. The recommended medication isn’t working, and I left a message with my GP. We’ll see what they say. In the meantime, I’m trying to get content scheduled, which is difficult in my current state. However; deadlines and content don’t care if you’re sick. That’s all for now. Thank you for taking the time to read this little update. Hope you all have a wonderful day! It’s officially fall, and it’s hard to believe we’re almost in October. Coming up– fall drinks, food, and hopefully something new in terms of content type.

Peace & Love, always!

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice 🥧

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Pumpkin spice. You either love it or hate it. Is it everywhere? Yes. And, to be honest, I’d much prefer apple pice, but “it is what it is”. My favorite PS anything is when it flavors an earthy masala chai. Not that masala chai isn’t amazing on its own. The added spice blend just feels like fall. The title of the post isn’t all that this is about. If you’re interested to see the goings on since my last post, read on.

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September 🍁

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September is here! Soon the weather will begin to cool as fall favorites continue to roll out. Now, I like pumpkin and pumpkin spice flavors as much as the next person, but my go-to (and very underrated) favorites have to be apple and apple spice. Fresh, sweet taste of apples paired with warm, earthy spices like cinnamon and clove, creates the perfect backdrop for many autumnal comfort foods: Apple pies, baked oatmeal, cookies, dried apples, warm apple cider…The combinations and recipes are endless.

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Happy August 🌞

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I realize that we’re about half-way through the month. Things have been busy here. Full-time work, plus full-time carer doesn’t leave much time for room. Even the weekends are busy. Since we live with others who are not considerate when it comes to timing, certain things (i.e. laundry) cannot be done in my free time. My day starts at 6am and goes until about 1am the next day. Unfortunately, I have neglected this blog, and appreciate those of you who are still here.

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Plastic-Free July: The End + Update

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As another Plastic-Free July comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the past weeks. Week 3 started off with food and drinks being bought. It’s rude to refuse a kind gesture (of course there are always exceptions), and luckily just about everything is recyclable in my area. Week 4 closed with some plastic packaging from an online grocery order, a couple of straws, and a couple of drink lids.

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Plastic-Free July: Week 2

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This week I went to the Japanese market. Of course everything is wrapped in some sort of plastic, which is very convenient for people on-the-go. However, it’s a huge issue when you live relatively waste-free. Luckily, for me, our area recycles all types of plastics that can then be reused instead of tossed (well, as long as people keep at it). Needless to say, this week I accumulated far more plastic than I had planned. Note to self: Don’t deviate from the list. I’m also counting the individual wrappers. After all, they too, are plastic.

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Plastic-Free July, Week 1

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Since July 1st was on a Thursday, I’m counting the end of this week as the end of Week 1. Unfortunately, I forgot all about it, and had already purchased food for delivery. Where I live, we are fortunate to be able to recycle most of our plastic waste. For the sake of transparency, I will discuss the items that can be recycled, along with that can only go to landfill. What won’t be included is medical waste and anything that was purchased prior to the start of Plastic-Free July.

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Summer and One-Time Swaps🌞

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Summer is here! The weather has gone from the low 70s to 90+. Okay, it’s not surprising given that we are located in California. I normally look forward to spending time at the beach, cleaning up the trash and honing my photography skills. With the way things are shaping up, this summer will very much be the same as last year, spent mostly indoors, with the exception of grocery shopping. The being said, there are loads of things we can do in our own backyard.

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