“[N]othing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” Benjamin Franklin, 1789 Letter
By: Gabriela Yareliz
Tax season is upon us. Why does it always feel like it just sneaks up on us? Seriously. ‘Tis the season to remember that the government takes more than half of what you earn.
What’s new— other than taxes (which are not new)?
The weather is insane. Today, it’s supposed to go up to the mid-60s.
Hockey playoffs are looming, and the season feels stagnant and sad given my favorite teams are not headed to the playoffs for different reasons. I am hoping for a Panthers Stanley Cup win in 2027. I still find Mike Sullivan mediocre. We still have the Red Wings, this year. Sigh.
Theo Von’s interview with Vince Vaugh was one of the best I have heard in a while.
There was something I loved that Vaughn said and it was said about when we feel behind in life, and we wonder if something or an opportunity has passed us by. He said something along the lines of, don’t be discouraged. Talk to God and ask Him, Why can’t I have it now? Sometimes, dreams and deep desires aren’t dead or impossible. They were just waiting for you to be ready.
I am on week three (I think) of ditching matcha and caffeine (of which I was drinking at least four cups per week when I was running on empty). What have my notable changes been?
-I feel 40 lbs lighter with less inflammation;
-I don’t pee half as often (less of that inflamed urgency);
-Since I rely on other factors for energy, I am more intentional with sleep and supplements;
-I also crashed (not sure if it was an immune crash or adrenal crash or both); and
-I feel more stillness within.
Now, we’ll see how it impacts hormones and my period in this next cycle. I will be reporting back (for the endo girlies and everyone else who is hormone-balance curious). Always experimenting.
In other news, the Breath book just gets better and better. Kind people still exist in the dumpster fire that is the NYC train system.
I am still bored with my workout routine. Pvolve is sort of the only thing I find interesting. I found a line dancing app from New Zealand. Not that desperate yet.
The week has been nonstop busyness. How is your week shaking out? Have you done something to make you feel better? Did you laugh? Did you read something wonderful? Did you do your taxes?
GABRIELA YARELIZ 