Diary Ten: November 15, 2025

From Poolside Splash to Coffee Shop Chill

Today was the perfect recipe for a day off! We started early, determined to make the most of our limited free time by heading straight for a refreshing dip at the swimming pool. Nothing beats the feeling of diving into cool water on a sunny day. We spent a solid few hours laughing, splashing, and just enjoying the sheer joy of being together.

It’s always so important to carve out these moments with friends to really bond and recharge. We took a lot of silly pictures and made a pact to make pool days a more regular thing! By mid-afternoon, we were all blissfully tired and slightly sun-kissed, so we decided to shift gears. We quickly changed and made our way to a quiet, cozy coffee shop.

It was the perfect contrast to the high-energy morning. This photo, taken at the coffee shop, captures the ‘after’ mood perfectly. We’re all gathered around the table with our drinks some iced coffees, maybe a hot latte just unwinding. The conversations flowed easily, moving from funny pool anecdotes to more serious catchups on life. It felt wonderful to just sit there, sipping on something warm and sweet, watching the world go by with my favorite people around me. These dual-activity days a mix of activity and calm are truly the best kind of bonding. We got the energy out in the water and then connected on a deeper level over caffeine. I’m already looking forward to our next group adventure!