#WeekendCoffeeShare (July 5, 2025)

Posted on by Astrid

Hi everyone. I’m once again joining #WeekendCoffeeShare. I just had my last cup of coffee for the day and probably won’t finish this post before I have my evening soft drink, but I might be able to get my staff to prepare me a cup of green tea at around 9PM. Let’s have a drink and let’s catch up.

If we were having coffee, first I’d talk about the weather. Oh my, has it been hot! On Tuesday and Wednesday, we had daytime temps of 36°C. The weather has been more bearable later in the week and tomorrow, we’re finally supposed to get rain. We were supposed to get a few thunderstorms on Thursday too, but thankfully not.

If we were having coffee, then I’d tell you that I did manage to meet my movement goal on my Apple Watch each day this week. Not by walking on those hot days, of course. That is, on Wednesday evening I did go for a short walk. On Tuesday, I stayed indoors all day and got my exercise by dancing. I did walk on every other day.

If we were having coffee, I’d share that I talked about exercise with the movement therapist on Wednesday. Next week, she’s going to come up with some exercises that I can do on my fitness mat.

If we were having coffee, then I’d tell you that my best friend and I went out for dinner yesterday at the Thai restaurant we took my parents to for my birthday two years ago. I had chicken with black pepper, garlic and vegetables and of course rice that was enough to feed a family of four. I loved the food, but I did feel pretty overloaded afterwards.

If we were having coffee, next I’d moan about my day schedule. It’s still frustratingly unclear. This got me to have an outburst on Wednesday, because of course it was too hot to go for a walk and the staff assigned to me couldn’t do dice games. It all boils down to the fact that I feel overwhelmed by all the activity options and then I end up doing nothing. I’m really unsure as to how to solve this issue and sometimes I feel like a nagger.

If we were having coffee, finally I’d tell you that, thankfully, I’m still able to appreciate the little things in life. Like the green tea I mentioned above. On Wednesday, I was talking to my best friend, who was having a cup of tea at the time, and this got me thinking that even though it was 9PM, no-one said I couldn’t at least ask for a cup of tea myself. I prefer plain green tea, so I went to the living room and asked the staff for a cup of green tea. She was okay with this, so the next day, when she worked again, I decided to ask her for green tea at 9PM again. I’m seeing this as a treat. Same with my extra cup of coffee this morning when I woke up. Of course, people living independently might take their tea or coffee at the time they wish for it for granted, but I don’t.

24 thoughts on “#WeekendCoffeeShare (July 5, 2025)”

  3. Here this morning it’s not as cold as it has been on other days, I am not one for going out for dinner, I prefer to go out for lunch. Yes life is better when we appreciate the little things in life.

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  5. We had the hot weather on Monday and it was unbearable, since then it is thankfully cooled down. We have the rain right now and it is lovely!!
    What fun to reach your movement goals by dancing!
    It sounds like a lovely meal out with your best friend. The food sounds delicious!

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  6. Well done for meeting your movement goal despite the hot weather. I’m glad you had a nice Thai dinner with your best friend. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.

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  9. The weather has been unbearable here this week, and today’s another scorcher! I think I’ll be spending the afternoon in front of the fan with plenty of ice lollies to keep me going! 😂

    I’m so glad you were able to enjoy a nice meal out with your best friend.

    Sorry to hear you’ve been feeling overwhelmed with your daily schedule. I really hope the staff can help adjust things to make your routine feel more comfortable and manageable for you.

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    1. Thanks so much for commenting. The day schedule isn’t necessarily overwhelming, more like unclear. A bit hard to explain but it basically only says when I’m being supported and when I have time to myself, not what we’re supposed to do or whatever.

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  10. Sounds like things are going well for you, for the most part. Lots of ways to get your movement and exercise in, that is good. I like green tea too, but I love matcha. Looking forward to the day when I can reintroduce caffeine and get a cup. Hope your day schedule gets straightened out sooner rather than later. That has got to be so frustrating. Stay well and cool on these hot days!

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