Tag: My Life
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Evening A Taste of Flava
Work, my pre-op clearance appointment, an EKG, labs, and my flu shot… this Monday took a lot out of me. Then came the climb to my tower. Eighteen minutes and several stops later, I finally made it upstairs. Let me tell you, I am done for the night! 🤣 A little evening update about pain,…
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ATasteOfFlava| A Little Preparation
Something that used to be a simple chore now feels like an accomplishment. 😉 And yes, it counts. Today, I’m taking my time, getting my space ready for my first hip surgery, and trying to let myself buy a few things just because I want them. Why is that last part so hard? 😊 Maybe…
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ATasteOfFlava|My Saturday
My Saturday started out good… then my stomach had other plans. After a rough turn, I found myself on the couch with my grandcats, fresh air from the window, and an electric blanket keeping my hips warm. Feeling better now, and settling in with a mystery. Here’s a little taste of my Saturday. 🌻
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RealTalk|Starbucks
Starbucks started in Seattle… and so did my little Flava. ☕🌻 I opened Flava Coffee House in 2003 with a welcoming space and a vision. Then Starbucks opened to the south of me—and another to the north. Same street. Walking distance. The small business owner… ugh, ugh. There’s a story behind those five years, and…
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ATasteOfFlava|TGIF
This week wore me out. And yesterday reminded me how much our choice of words can either keep a conversation moving or leave somebody feeling unheard. Now it’s Friday, the wind is blowing my cedar tree, and I’m reaching for some Cowboy Coffee. I’m claiming a good day… but girl, I’m ready for a break.…
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ATasteOfFlava|Preparing For Surgery
I thought preparing for surgery meant appointments, tests, and getting my home ready for recovery. Girl… this medical leave paperwork is a whole other job! 😱 I’m still working full time, surgery is 20 days away, and I’m learning firsthand why patients get frustrated. Taking time to heal doesn’t mean the bills take time off,…
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ATasteOfFlava|I Started Out Discombobulated
I woke up thinking it was Saturday… then my alarm reminded me I had a Tuesday to handle. 🤣 Pain, a computer that wouldn’t turn on, and a little “Flava, pull yourself together” self-talk started my morning. But some Cowboy Coffee and a quiet visit from Pops helped me find my rhythm. ☕🐦⬛ Today’s A…
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ATasteOfFlava|Morning Mindset
A rough weekend with pain and weakness left me laid up, sleeping, listening to a mystery, and feeling like a whiny baby. But this foggy Monday morning, my body felt a little better—and my mindset shifted with it. I was back at my desk, ready to do the responsibility I’ve shown up for every morning…
