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Day 2 of the 100 Day Writing Challenge. One of the quietest but most powerful changes in my daily life over the last few years has been switching from coffee to loose-leaf tea on many days. I still love coffee, but tea has become my go-to ritual for both focus and calm. What I love most is the variety. With coffee, it’s usually “strong” or “not strong.” With tea, every cup can feel completely different. I get to explore flavors the way some people explore music or books. Japanese Sencha is my...

It’s May 2026 and I’m sitting in Chicago, staring at another blank page in Standard Notes.... For years I’ve told myself I should write more. I’ve started journals, abandoned blogs, and saved dozens of half-finished notes. But nothing ever stuck. Today that changes. I’m starting the 100 Day Writing Challenge because I’m tired of letting good ideas and observations quietly disappear. I want to build the habit of showing up every single day — even when I don’t feel like it, even when my thoughts...

My Tea Collection: Honest Reviews & Favorites Fall 2026 Edition Tea has become one of my favorite daily rituals. Here’s my honest, updated review of everything I’ve tried so far. These are all purchases form Harney and Sons Teas. 🍂 Fall Favorites Little Women Orchard House Blend - A lovely green tea blended with apples. It captures that perfect cozy fall vibe. Agatha Christie Collection: Halloween Party – Spiced black tea that screams autumn. Murder on the Orient Express – A deeper,...