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The late designer Karl Lagerfeld said, "Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants." It's kind of amusing, but it’s not the nicest thing to say!

When I'm lazy to brew, I go for instant coffee with cream but black coffee is my other option. I also like teas with some Yakult or Lemon in them, especially after a workout or just early in the morning.

During these times, companies should be considerate with employees' preference of working environment. Others are just more worried than their co-workers concerning the situation that they would be more comfortable working in their homes. On the other hand, some people would prefer to work in the office. Since working from home has its inconveniences, especially for people who have children. It's good to hear that your company is being flexible.

We were supposed to have a celebration this coming month but decided to hold it off because of the new variant. I'm worried about how many mutations the virus would undergo, because realistically speaking, it's expected that it would. I find it better to wear the mask than face worst-case scenarios.

Yes! We found a great deal on a room right on the beach. We also booked a cheap flight to Florida for November and found another great condo on the beach. It took a lot of time and digging but I am finally finding deals. Thanks for asking!!

What are your go-to caffeinated drinks, hot or cold? I love coffee with milk (dairy or oat) plus a sprinkle of cinnamon. I also love strong black tea with a good splash of milk but no sugar. In the summer, I switch to ice coffee.

Words are helpful as much as it is deadly because there have been times when a single thought made my day and also ruined it. During unmotivated days, scrolling through my newsfeed helped inspired me at some point because of the quotes that I would come across. Some quotes gave me realizations, while others reminded me of my principles whenever I would doubt the meaning in my work. What quotes do you find helpful for yourself?

The image above is a pithy saying by Phyllis Diller that always makes me smile when I run across it. A little humor brightens the day, and sometimes that's enough for a quote to capture my attention.

We're pretty similar in our tastes! I like black tea, with oat milk and honey. Lately, I've also been enjoying ginger and turmeric lattes! I'll enjoy coffee on occasion, but not as a daily beverage.

I've been trying to lose weight too! It's pretty frustrating when you're working hard to drop the pounds, but then nothing happens. I've found that small daily goals help. I also avoid weighing myself. It might not make sense, but I find that focusing on overall health, instead of a number on a scale, is more encouraging.

I wish I could decorate my tree, or even have a tree up for Christmas. I have a cat who loves to destroy everything and it is impossible to have any kind of decoration at home I have, however, started making a list of items for my Christmas shopping. I can't wait to get started on planning!

My sister said she wants to put up her Christmas trees (she has two), but her husband says it's too early. LOL! I don't have a tree here. I used to have one but had to get rid of it. I know that Carmine would leave a tree alone because he never bothered it when I had one, but I'm 99% sure Tylan would either try to climb up it or bat the ornaments off. I'd like to find a small tree that I could put on my counter or something. That way, if he messes with it, it won't make such a big mess.

I just finished watching Cobra Kai too. I loved it. I heard it was renewed so that made me happy. At first I didn't believe it was really Ralph Macchio. I just imagined him taller! Right now we are watching Fear the Walking Dead. I have already watched all of The Walking Dead. I am not enjoying this new one as much.

@Nickel, I have not seen that. I may have to check it out! Right now, I'm finishing up The Vampire Diaries series on Netflix. This is the first time I've watched it all the way through. I recently rediscovered Medium, which is on Hulu right now. I tend to like crime and mystery shows.

I imagine it must be very challenging being an extrovert right now. As an introvert, I'm a champion at social distancing. My normal lifestyle is very similar to quarantine 😄. The biggest change is ordering groceries ahead of time and trying to explain to my kids every day why they can't go to the playground yet. I also need to do a driving test, so I hope everything gets back to normal soon!

It's hard to be an introvert right now, too. I'm introverted, but as a human, I need connection with others. It's one thing to choose not to go out. It's quite another to be forced to stay in. I have hardly had any human contact in a month, and it really affects me. The most human contact I get is when I go pick up prescriptions once a week and when we go to the vet once a month. It is definitely a lonely time.

I'm sorry to hear that, Nickel! I know you were excited about your new job. Work is still going about the same for me, but we aren't brainstorming together or going out after work like we did before. That's the toughest part for me - all the social distancing. It's not as appealing to hit the treadmill as it is to run with a group outside. Work is tougher without someone to bounce ideas off of. Volunteering online doesn't seem as productive as volunteering in person. And it doesn't feel like Lent without coming together for the community fish fry on Fridays. Basically, I miss my friends, I miss church, I miss competing with co-workers, I miss going out, I miss being part of a group, I even miss the polite chatter that two strangers often make in the grocery store checkout line that's backed up a mile long. It's just a lonely time to be an extrovert! Thank goodness for gardening! It helps relieve stress - even if I do catch myself chatting to the plants.