Why I Need Coffee This Week: Trying to Savor Summer While Screaming Internally

It feels like summer slipped through my fingers like sand — warm, bright, and fleeting. And honestly? It feels a little sad. The long, lazy days I hoped to soak in are getting swallowed up by appointments, deadlines, and that persistent pressure to keep everything afloat.

This week, I’m juggling three medical appointments. It’s a lot, both physically and mentally, and the to-do list feels endless. On top of that, I’m racing to hit the finish line on some important work goals — the kind of goals that make you question what happens if you don’t quite get there. What are the short-term hits? What about the long-term fallout? Stress doesn’t even begin to cover it.

And just when I think I might catch a breath, there’s the looming challenge of prepping for family gatherings at the end of September. I love these gatherings, I do not love the stress that comes with it. Meal planning, organizing, making sure everything feels just right — how do you get ahead of that without feeling overwhelmed? I’m still figuring it out, and honestly, the thought makes me want to scream into my coffee mug.

So yes, I need coffee this week. Not just for the caffeine kick, but for the little moments of peace it brings amid the chaos. Because even though I’m screaming internally, I’m also trying to savor these last moments of summer. The sunshine, the quiet mornings, the tiny joys that remind me to slow down — even if just for a sip.

If you’re feeling this same mix of stress and longing, know you’re not alone. Here’s to grabbing that cup of coffee, taking a deep breath, and pushing through — one step, one moment, one sip at a time.