Hi friends—this vlog is basically me trying to give myself the coziest, slowest reset weekend (even though I’m starting it off in rough shape because I’m sick and my lip is doing… the most). I wanted a no-phone weekend—no TikTok doom scrolling—so I could actually pour my energy into things that feel good: reading, writing my new romance novel, and getting back into hobbies I haven’t touched in a minute like crocheting (and maybe puzzling, if I’m being ambitious). I also share what I’m reading right now—Beartown—and why I’m such a slow reader: I genuinely reread sentences a million times, especially with an author like Fredrik Backman. I also take you along while I do a Skillshare writing class (Saba Tahir’s character-building class) and then jump into a writing sprint. One thing that helps me a lot is picturing my scenes like a movie before I write—otherwise I’ll just stare at the blank page and panic. Then we switch into full unwind mode: tea, crochet, and a warm bath. The next day is my first fall plans of the year with friends—orchards, pumpkins, cute pictures, and peak fall vibes. I end the weekend with baking my yearly apple crumble, jazz in the background, and a cozy Kindle reading session before bed. It’s laid-back, calm, and exactly the kind of weekend I needed.