Getting My Groove Back: Coffee, Cats & Plotting My Next Chapter

This morning, Ghini (short for Lamborghini) and I are posted up by the front window. He’s lounging high on her perch like the pretty boy he is, while I sip on coffee that’s still too hot to drink. The air is crisp, the birds are singing their morning songs, and somewhere in the distance, someone’s mowing their lawn — a soft hum of daily life.

I didn’t sleep much last night. Fireworks and gunshots went off well into the early hours — the reality of living in the city. Oddly enough, it didn’t shake me. I tossed and turned, but my mind was alive… plotting and planning my next blog, dreaming about what’s next.

Despite everything, I feel really good today.

This birthday month has me reflecting on where I’ve been — especially the last several years. From Vegas to Seattle, it’s been a journey back to myself. The road hasn’t been easy: I’ve been managing radiculopathy, bilateral hip arthritis, and other creeping health issues. The cane helps. The pain is doable. And I have a nuclear stress test coming up next week to check my heart. I’m praying for a good outcome, but either way, I’ll take it one step at a time.

That’s how I’m choosing to live now — flowing with life instead of trying to force it.

Financially, the future is unknown. I’m doing what I can with my 401K and stocks, but I’ve learned to make peace with not having all the answers. What I do know is that I’m living more aligned with my truth than I have in years.

My space reflects that. I’ve carved out a peaceful sanctuary on the third floor of my daughter’s townhouse. It’s my own little oasis — large bedroom, sitting area with a TV, walk-in closet, and bathroom. It’s a mix of leopard print, cozy textures, and touches of my Asian heritage. It feels like me — eclectic, soulful, calm.

This morning, I’m playing around with the idea of setting up my desktop again or maybe investing in a laptop. We’ll see. For now, I’m content with my tablet, a hot mug in hand, and ideas swirling in my head.

Today is a good day.

I feel extremely blessed.

I’m getting my groove back.

And I’m excited for whatever comes next.

Simply Flava