☕ Monday – A Sip of Flava

Today I went into clinic.

Getting ready was challenging. Shower. Clothes. Shoes. Stairs. The whole process felt heavier than I expected. But it did feel good to put on real work-casual clothes again — and of course, my signature leopard. Some things don’t change.

Getting in and out of the car was hard.

Walking into the building was hard.

Even walking through the office to grab water from the breakroom was more than I had. I had to sit at a coworker’s desk and ask her to fill my bottle for me.

That part humbled me.

But seeing some of my favorite people? That part filled me up.

There were smiles. There were hugs. There were familiar faces that reminded me I’ve built real connections there. And I appreciated that more than I expected to.

Still… it was a challenging day.

I haven’t been around that many people in 2.5 months. And if I’m being honest, I like my own company. I like quiet. I like working from home with no distractions. I don’t know if I would call myself an introvert… but today made me realize I recharge in calm spaces.

And yes — I did get a venti blonde vanilla latte.

And I treated a coworker to a birthday coffee.

So there I was, sipping coffee and taking calls.

Trying. Testing. Learning.

Today showed me what I need to commit to physically.

And it showed me what environment I function best in.

Sip sip. ☕

Lady Flava