resolved!
It was ironic that I had a post talking about repairing my phone (still on schedule to do this!) and then shortly after I had car issues based on things I needed to take care of. So I got hit with a bunch of expenses. BUT everything is resolved and life is daijoubu so I'm happy.
Being car-less for ~1.5 day in TX was tricky. Thankfully I managed my ride situation just fine. I carpooled with my sis and this morning we stopped by a cute coffee shop that I have been meaning to visit. It's a coffee place but also houses like 5 other little shop/market type of places, very nicely curated. They are not really set up for long term coworking (I didn't really spot good outlet areas) but what a fun place to hang in.
The other day I tried a steamed egg recipe that was SO YUMMY. I really need to make a zine about elaborate cooking and setting the table for one. I've seen many cynical posts out there about how cooking for one is hard - I don't disagree but find that the slow and intentional way I set my meals makes me so happy! I put apple juice in a wine glass for my treat.
BTW I do have cheat and "girl dinner" days. Last night I was tired from dealing with car stuff that I ended up making oatmeal and eating many cookie to cheer up. MANY COOKIE. My sis also got me a strawberry rice crispy.
Also here is a nice little lunch time:
I also finished section 4 of cross stitch last night:
