Weekends are like little mini stories—plot twists, quiet chapters, and sometimes a cliffhanger or two. This weekend? It gave me a kava headache I’ll never sign up for again, a sunset yoga session that completely shifted my perspective, a spa night full of masks for every body part imaginable, and an expensive reminder that my MacBook is basically my high-maintenance child.

Friday: Kava? Never Again

Friday night, I decided to try something new: a kava bar. Everyone told me it would be calming, grounding, an herbal hug in a cup. I ordered one that was supposed to give me energy—because who doesn’t want a Friday boost? Instead, I walked away with a pounding kava headache that made me swear off kava for good. First time, last time. Consider it checked off the bucket list, filed under: never again.

Saturday: Sunset, Sound, and Self-Care

Saturday was pure magic. I went to sunset yoga paired with sound bowls—a dreamy combination I never knew I needed. I’ve done yoga videos before, but this was different. Moving through poses under a glowing sky, with the vibrations of the sound bowls washing over me, gave me a new perspective on the practice. I even felt myself slip into a tiny five-minute nap right there on the mat, completely relaxed.

Before yoga started, I tried matcha again—this time sweetened—and finally got the hype. Under the sunset, it felt like the perfect sip for the moment.

After yoga, I took the good energy home and turned my space into a mini spa. I went all in: face mask, tummy mask, boob mask. Do I know if those tummy and boob masks actually did anything? Honestly, not sure. But did they help my mood? Absolutely. Sometimes that’s the whole point of self-care.

Sunday: Ending the Weekend with Repairs and Resets

Sundays always carry that “reset” energy, but mine started with a dose of reality: fixing my MacBook. The repair will cost me $600—ouch—but honestly, my laptop is too important to ignore. After facing that bill, I balanced things out with productivity. I published a new blog post (which always feels like crossing a finish line) and then let myself ease into rest. A little work, a little calm, a little exhale before the new week.

Closing Thoughts

Weekends don’t always have to be grand adventures; sometimes they’re a mix of experiments, rituals, and unexpected bills. This one gave me a new perspective on yoga, a second chance romance with matcha, and a reminder that technology owns me. Kava, though? Never again.