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Summer solstice honey cakes ☀️🌻
Happy summer solstice! Here’s a recipe to honour the day:
(Makes about 30 cupcakes or 2 big cakes)
Ingredients:
Cake:
450g plain flour
225g butter
4 tbsp honey
150g sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
4 eggs
250 ml milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Icing:
150g icing sugar
20 ml water
1 tsp cinnamon
As much honey as you want
Lavender (optional)
1. Lay out cake cases or grease your tray if you are making one big cake and preheat your oven to 180C/350F
2. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together
3. Add the eggs, honey, butter, milk and vanilla extract and mix until smooth
4. Put the mixture into whatever you are baking it in
5. Bake for 20mins (cupcakes) or 40mins (big cake)
6. Whilst cakes are baking prepare your icing. Mix together the icing sugar, water, cinnamon and honey until smooth. Add more water if you need to.
7. Once the cakes are done, take them out and leave to cool
8. When the cakes are cool, drizzle the icing onto them. Add lavender if you wish
9. Eat!
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Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024
As I enter my last courses for my Literature Master programme, I am reminded to cherish each experience. 2023 has taught me perseverance because I was on the verge of burnout. So I took measures to value my time and to also care for myself.
1. I bought new noise-cancelling headphones mainly for anxiety reduction but as also for studying. They have been helpful in toning out the world for a moment and allowing me to focus in the moment.
2. I have also taken more walks to get fresh air. When you have so many deadlines, you get so consumed by being inside. Considering that I would in a basement a good chunk of the day, I lack time in the sun and that has been proven to be damaging to my mental health at times. Being outside has given me the chance to gain new perspectives and feel alive again.
3. I drank more tea than coffee. Coffee isn’t for everyone and unfortunately, it has been damaging to my health. I found a local tea shop that sells loose tea and so many cute things. I am currently drinking a honey citron tea that has been helpful for my stomach and throat due to the weather changes. Every now and then I’ll have a latte as a treat.
4. I have been intentional with reading for leisure. During my undergraduate studies, I failed at reading for leisure, like many, and that took away some joy. Each night, I settle down for a warm drink and reading for at least 30 mins so that I can escape into a new world, a new story. It has made me excited for the next read and journey.
2023 has been rough academically but mainly because I know I am so close to finishing. I promise in 2024 that I will study well and read more for myself and beyond the most popular books. Our days are limited so I hope you enjoy them each one at a time.
Amber
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I hope beautiful things happen to you and when they do, I hope you can believe you are worthy of every single one of them.
~ F.E. Marie
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Been gone for a while but I’m back! Took some time off a bit so I can focus on my studies and detoxing. Currently I’m on a term break so I can recoup from burn out. I pushed myself too far this past term managing a full term and full time job as well as a relationship and pup. I was exhausted. But here’s what I’ve been doing:
I made a better study zone for myself. Walked my pup longer when the weather was kind, went on dates with my partner, read for leisure, started cozy gaming and visited Chinatown where I got my first plushie. I also dyed my hair pink and love it! I tried to take my mind off school stuff but did work in financial aid stuff and setting up my notion. I’ve had to reprogrammé my mind to think outside of academia because I haven’t had a break since last January and there’s been so many changes in between. I’m grateful for an understanding partner and a pup who has been my comfort through this. I start term back up in April and excited to continue. I do plan on taking less of a load so that I can have a life outside of school and work. I guess what I’m saying is, hanging in there!
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Hello friends, had autumn finally awaken near you? Today was such a lovely day. Though it’s been rather chilly, today was a mixture of fall and summer, producing a beautiful breezily day. I took my pup for a walk and he attempted to devour all the leaves 🍁 that blow by.
How has he gotten so big? I can’t help but to be grateful that this is his first autumn he’s experiencing. Soon he’ll be a year in feb and I am not yet ready.
Today I went to the cafe to study. It was so nice to be there but because I have an upper respiratory infection and coughing still, it’s been difficult to be out for long periods of time.
But I am so happy to have gotten out to see the beautiful trees. The leaves have fallen so much and I know it’ll be bare soon so I’m trying to soak up each moment I can seeing them change and liter the floor.
Now I am trying to finish my final project and responses to the discussion posts this wee. This Historiography course has been difficult due to my literature background and MLA writing format. It has been a challenge but I am grateful.
How has your weekend been? Are you a fan of autumn or winter? What are some of your cozy hobbies?
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I took a day for myself. I arranged for a day off work and went to the bookstore and picked up some goodies to read and write. I had a pumpkin chai tea latte with oat milk and a pumpkin stack (so much sugar!). I am going to read and watch films today and try not to do anything academic. Tomorrow I plan to go to the salon to change up my hair and grab some new makeup. I may have ordered a Remington Quiet Riter typewriter after watching one of R. C. Waldun’s videos on YouTube. Self-care is so crucial during your academic studies. It’s so easy to become consumed in assignments, social life, work, and still not make time for yourself. I am grateful I took today off to spoil myself and to choose rest. It’s helped me feel alive again.
How are you taking care of yourself today?
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Hello friends,
I know many of you have returned to university by now and I just wanted to say welcome back! I hope this academic is amazing for you and that you are able to accomplish all your goals this year! I started a few weeks ago and I can’t believe I am in week 3 now. History has been… intense to say the least but I am learning a lot. I took a few days this weekend to just relax my mind and breathe as I have been a bit overwhelmed and stressed out with work and school. We only have a week off between terms so it’s not much of a break. I am trying to manage this heavier load of readings while getting through work as well. This weekend I bought a tv. I haven’t had one for years just because it wasn’t really needed. I am happy I finally did because it makes my townhome look a bit homey. I attempted to go to my cafe but it was closed for the holiday on Monday. At least I had some coffee at home and was able to make a latte. How was your weekend? Are you an autumn fan? If so, what are some of your favourites?
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Hello Friends!
New term, new opportunities! I started my history program and so much information! To say I am a little nervous is an understatement as I am so used to MLA writing style and they use Chicago Style so I must take extra care to be attentive to that.
This week Mr.Darcy turned six months and he is such a joy to have during my academic journey. Though he is teething and he is ripping all my clothes….I still love him.
This weekend I need to sit down and start planning my final project as well as work on a constitution for the historical society we are starting at my university. Surprisingly, they didn’t have one and I wanted to get one started for those interested. I am planning to visit my favorite cafe this weekend and get a few things done so I remain in task with my assignments and personal goals.
How are you? Have you started university yet?
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