January Week 2: Saturday-Spend time on selfcare (Tenure: +15)

When she awoke again later, the clock read nearly 11 am. Jonathan was still occupied with his game - the enthusiastic shouts and rapid clicking of his mouse audible through the bedroom door. Leah smiled to herself, knowing her fiancé treasured these weekends to dive into his favorite online worlds.

She stretched beneath the covers before sliding out of bed, intent on making herself a leisurely brunch. After a quick shower, Leah prepared some avocado toast and tea before curling up on the couch with a book.

The day passed lazily, with Leah and Jonathan orbiting in their own worlds, connected by the occasional shared smile or touch. Later in the afternoon, Leah tidied up the house and prepped her materials for the coming week of classes. It was full of grading and preparing materials--intermixxed with tiktok reels about teaching and then the most random ones she found after doomscrolling for entirely too long. She felt like she would be better prepared for Monday.

As the winter sun set, Leah and Jonathan reconvened in the kitchen to make dinner together. They chatted about their days apart and plans for the week ahead, the easy rhythm of their relationship a soothing balm. Bellies full and dishes cleared, they curled up to watch a movie, cherishing this restorative Saturday spent engaged in their own passions.