I was mid-way through messaging a friend today when I conked out on the sofa. I slept soundly for approximately 2 hours, before waking up feeling renewed. It's unusual for me to take afternoon naps, but I guess my body was tired after being outdoors in the heat.

Bob, my cat sat quietly in the garden and she blended in with her environment, which made me struggle to see her at times.

With slightly blurred vision, I indulged in an afternoon coffee to clear out my brain's cobwebs. Since it was later than my normal cut-off time for a coffee, I went for the lighter blend of Indonesian coffee from Nespresso.

While brewing, I took note of the pertinent question of the curious cat;

"Why is there so much month at the end of the money?"

A clearer photo with a Steak Bake

As the aroma filled the air, I slowly sipped my coffee and I began to mull over the question, and I reflected on my years in full and part-time employment. Yes indeed, that was a common problem faced by most or all employees.

There are various reasons for that of course. Whether poor money management, lack of budgeting, overspending, or spending on anticipated income, the list could go on forever.
With those coffee-induced thoughts floating around in my mind, I diverted my attention to some of the pros and cons of being in full-time employment versus side hustling, self-employment, or whatever one does to sustain themselves.

The first thing that came to mind was that full-time employees tend to have Instant Coffee on their coffee breaks. That's a worthy disadvantage in my eyes, although at my last part-time job, I served free Nespresso Coffees to customers, and I had unlimited access to good coffee while on duty. That was a lovely perk.

Having a stable income does offer peace of mind in many aspects, but with modern changes, I think it's important to factor in personal fulfilment and examine one's lifestyle to decipher what alternatives there might be to maintain a happier life.

Regardless of what a person does, time management is essential. Doing something for myself gives me full control of how I utilise my time, and I think that having a sense of structure, and a focus in my life gives me a sense of fulfilment. Also, I'm more adept at finding balance and being rounded.
Having a rounded life helps me to stay abreast and gain new skills and practice old ones so that I remain relevant and able to add to my CV, regardless.

Coffee Breaks are nice.

However, I've always made a separation of my personal and professional relationships and had successfully kept office dramas at bay. At the moment my social life is highly contained, however, I do miss having afternoon coffees and meet-ups with my close friends. There was always coffee and muffins or cakes, which was a perfect companion. Coffee evokes thoughts, and having coffee with friends is a great time to share ideas and brainstorm.
It's indeed fun to meet up with like-minded individuals with can-do attitudes, who are open-minded creative risk-takers.

Do you have coffee dates sometimes, and do you prefer to have something sweet or savoury when you do?

With these warmer temperatures, I think it's about time for me to get creative with my coffee concoctions. Please feel free to share any coffee recipes that you've been hooked on lately.

Thanks for stopping by:)

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