I am writing to you in the middle of the night. This feels strangely similar to last week, and all I can say is that I have been very busy. Working a physically demanding job is definitely taking a toll on me. I am used to going to bed relatively early and waking naturally around 7 am. This is not the case anymore and I routinely find myself rolling out of bed at 9:30 am! I guess it is just a good example of when to listen to your body’s needs, and to make sure you get as much sleep as your body requires (which admittedly I am doing a bad job of right now).

Earl Grey Waffles Sweet Lucuma Coconut Cream

This past weekend my brother came over in the morning and I made these waffles for us to share. It was so nice, sitting in the late morning light sipping on coffee and sharing pieces of waffle. We all had our laptops out, working on various school projects, and it was cozy in a studious and slightly stressed kind of way.

I never really post link roundups over here, but I thought I would share a quick few things that have been getting me through this busy end of semester time:

I just started reading NW by Zadie Smith and it is beautiful. I always fall into her novels in a way that I have found harder with fiction lately. They are captivating, chilling, and so human. I also listened to this interview with Zadie Smith and highly recommend it if you are interested in her work.

Re-listening to this book series on audiobook is keeping me calm and filled with magic and adventurous feelings!

Ashlae’s Easy No-Bake Cookies are practically a staple around here, especially when the need for a quick chocolate snack is on the rise 😉

I’ve known for a while now that I want to move to BC, but Jodi’s Instagram + blog has got me hooked. All I want is to be surrounded by that intense natural beauty!

I have struggled with skin issues since I was a teenager, usually the worst around my period (hormonal acne = THE WORST). Rosehip Seed Oil has literally changed my life. I started using it a couple of months ago and am in love. My skin has really never been better, and that makes it worth the slightly pricey little bottle.

Lastly, have you seen the movie Moonlight? It is stunningly dark, emotional, beautifully shot and will leave you in tears. It is the kind of movie that doesn’t leave you after you exit the theatre but hangs in a kind of impermeable cloud, not letting you forget the feelings and visuals that took place.

Here are some cozy waffles to make on a snowy weekend morning. They are infused with earl grey tea and topped with the fluffiest decadent sweet lucuma cream. They are entirely vegan AND gluten-free. I don’t think I need to convince you, just try them out.