Between comings and goings we spend our days jumping from one task to another and it is not uncommon that we forget about ourselves and the importance of dedicating time and taking care of ourselves.
And I'm not talking about our personal care or our health but to take time just for us, to listen to ourselves, to do something we like or simply disconnect from the tasks of everyday life.
When we are children we dream of being adults and when that long awaited moment arrives we immediately regret our desire and who would want to leave a life of games, of attention, of few responsibilities, free of great worries being fully aware of what it really means to be adults. I believe that nobody or very few.
And that is because adult life is full of responsibilities and occupations. In fact, many times the list of daily tasks seems endless and there comes a point when we ask ourselves "When will I have a moment for myself?"
And I'm not even talking about an outing! I'm talking about the simple fact of being able to take a few minutes to sit down and listen to music, watch TV or just enjoy a delicious cup of coffee just in the company of ourselves.
Don't get me wrong! I love my family and the time I spend with them but many times the day to day can be so hectic that I feel like I don't even have time to breathe.
In my particular case I am a mom of two children. A nine year old girl and a twelve-year-old boy. Both of them are of school age, of course, besides participating in different extracurricular activities, so my days are quite busy during school time, so during these vacation days, which are about to end, every time I could I took some time for myself.
A time to do NOTHING, to lie down to think and just rest, something like a date with me. And that special moment came when my husband would go to visit his mother with the kids and ask "Do you want to come over?"
You already know the answer!
"No love, thank you " hahaha. And that would become my special moment. An afternoon with me. And what better way to do it than in the company of a delicious cup of coffee?
So I prepared everything I needed to enjoy my time alone and the first thing on my list for that occasion is to prepare a good cup of coffee with milk and cookies.
As I told you once before, coffee with milk is my favorite way of consuming coffee and I always try to make it the way my grandmother used to prepare it and although it doesn't look the same as time goes by, it looks more and more like it every day.
Recently I had the opportunity to spend a few hours alone so as soon as my husband and the children left I started my ritual, but this time I decided to give a different touch to my latte by adding a little vanilla which turned out fabulous!
My grandmother used to prepare coffee with milk in the traditional way but what made the difference was the pinch of salt she added, so I followed all that procedure to the letter, only at the end I added a few drops of vanilla, I opened a package of cookies and it was almost ready for my date with me hahaha.
I took some pictures for you and then I started to watch my favorite channel ID (Investigation Discovery) with my cup of coffee as my only company and I can tell you that those moments are unique, and although I love the noise of my children in the house and see them fluttering around me, I also really enjoy those little moments with myself.
I think we all need a time to disconnect, a time when we don't worry about cleaning, dinner, school and the multiple occupations of everyday life, but enjoy the best company, that is, our own! And just as we cultivate the relationship with others we must also cultivate the relationship with ourselves because after all we spend our whole life together!
Have you had an evening with yourself lately?
If the answer is no, make an appointment right away and have a few hours just for you and coffe, the best companion in the world!
Happy International Coffee Day. Kisses and blessings!
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Taking time out in the day (or the week) for yourself is always a good thing. It's great to pause and reflect on life. With coffee it's even better!
Everything with coffee is better hahaha.
Taking a break in our hectic days is super necessary to unload a little bit of everything we fill ourselves with every day.
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Life is all about balance and priorities, and I think taking time for coffee is a great moment for a pause for us to centre and re-energise ourselves:)
Exactly, that's what it's all about, a pause or reset to be with ourselves and let go of the weight of the day and I don't know why, but for that you need COFFEE hahaha
A big hug Mili, thanks for the visit!
You're very welcome:)
I totally agree with you...as for me I believe in the power of self-love , sometimes I just want to be alone and spoil myself, eat alone , drink alone, laugh alone , smile alone, just enjoy myself alone...I need to love myself first before I can offer love to other people.. you cannot give what you do not have..
It is just as you say! Sometimes we forget about ourselves, whether it's our partner, children, work etc and we don't realize that it is with ourselves that we will be at all times and we neglect our body, our health, our life in general.
A coffee for that! For enjoying ourselves in the best company. OURS!
That is so true..
Amiga de esos espacios necesito yo.
Me la pasó todo el día ocupada, entre una cosa y otra.
Que bueno que rechasaste esa invitación y te quedaste viendo tu programa favorito con tu taza de café con leche, agradecida de los tips para que quede más rico.
Es que hace falta amiga. Nos cargamos de muchas cosas y berro uno no respira!
Yo cada vez que puedo lo hago, no es siempre claro, pero si lo hago porque hace falta.
Ojalá puedas tomarte un ratito para ti y descansar y por supuesto disfrutar de una taza de café!
Un abrazo Leidi!
I agree, those moments, even if they are short, that we spend enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, are special moments that we spend with ourselves, moments to reflect and to clear our minds of so many things that we live day after day. What a great combination, coffee with milk and cookies
I think we need that time, even if it is short, to clear our heads a little. The day to day is very fast paced and taking a break in the company of a vanilla latte and cookies is the best!
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Excellent grandma's secret of the pinch of salt, I will try it when I make my next cup of latte.
It will always be beneficial to spend some time with ourselves, as you say, we will always be one, greetings.
I hope you can try it and like it as much as I do. You prepare it in your usual way, with sugar and finally a pinch of salt.
And yes friend, we must also cultivate our relationship with ourselves and give ourselves a pampering from time to time.
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I need that appointment with me right now, it's necessary, these moments not only reboot and help us but also improve our relationship with others. That coffee looks delicious.
It's super necessary friend and how it helps and you who have a toddler more hahaha. On Monday the kids started school and since I work from home I spend the mornings alone and even though I'm on the go or writing I take a little while to do nothing hahaha.
Uff, I think that's my dream, although since we moved to this house I have more quiet moments, because Leo goes with Antonio's sister and leaves me alone for a while, although he always comes back from time to time to see if I'm still here, hopefully when I'm a little older I can take some more time for myself because I really need it.
I didn't know about the salt until you recently told me about it, tomorrow I'm going to try it to see how it turns out, because I remember that coffee with milk was worldwide, hopefully it will be similar.
Love you sis.
Now that Leo is going to class you can take a short break, try making grandma's coffee and sit down to rest.
It makes me sad when you say Leo goes to his aunt to spend time with her. How I wish I could enjoy it with him too.
I love you so much sis!
Yes, that's what I do, but I also use those moments to write, so I drink coffee and write, it's the only way hahaha. I wish you were here, I would let you have a weekend to have a good rest 😁
Omg this coffee and cookies looked it super yummy!! And now I want it! Hahaha time for yourself is the best way to connect with you and meet yourself!
Exactly! And we should be our own best company. Learn to love each other and enjoy the time alone.
Salud por esa taza de café a esta hora amiga Rosa , siempre hay en ese momento íntimo para saborear la dulzura del cafeto hecho café con su aroma que enamora los sentidos y si esta acompañado con unas ricas galletitas mucho mejor.
Enhorabuena por mirarte y apapacharte sin miedo a vivir tu instante @rlathulerie ☮️
Gracias por la visita @janitzearratia! Yo no soy muy tomadora de café, pero cuando lo hago lo disfruto muchísimo y hay momentos en que me llama, pero casi siempre es café con leche.
Me encanta!