Blog - Roosterwax

My Nutrition

Starting with a focus on a well-stocked food pantry, the post recounts the author’s transition to homemade foods after avoiding plastic-packaged items, resulting in an impromptu diet of muesli and peanut butter. To eat better, they plan a weekly menu and stock up on vegan ingredients, requiring ample storage space. Lacking their own kitchen, they creatively design a pantry using a bamboo bench and hanging boxes in their friend’s place. This efficient setup allows them to embark on meal preparation enthusiastically, which is part of their broader philosophy of trying new things and improving their life, a journey they share on their blog and YouTube channel.

bottles of dates, nuts and peanut butter with tulips

My Nutrition

The author discusses the invasive presence of plastic in the food supply chain and the importance of making conscious choices to reduce plastic consumption. They highlight the convenience and necessity of plastic in packaging but express a desire to eliminate it from their diet, not based on extensive research, but personal conviction. Homemade tortillas symbolize a step in this direction, along with adopting veganism and shopping at ECOPLAZA for less packaged goods. The journey, inspired by documentaries and the joy of living authentically, is part of a broader pursuit of freedom from corporate influence and creating a personally fulfilling life.

My Temporary Life is busy. Here's a cartoon drawing of a hamster in a cage next to a wheel.

Time Management

To lead a calmer, more enchanting life, the author produced five lifestyle changes: (1) Taking off their watch to release the grip of time on their life, (2) ditching the Fitbit to avoid negative self-judgment, (3) turning clocks away to stop being ruled by time, (4) giving up reading before bed for better sleep, and (5) stopping multitasking to fully enjoy the present task. These adjustments have helped the author reduce stress, be more spontaneous, and improve overall well-being, and they hope readers will find the advice beneficial.

Lit candles in front of a window, with bare trees beyond

Cozy

The writer reflects on the stark contrast between the serene life envisioned and the busy reality, yearning to infuse moments of comfort—like candle lights at dawn—into everyday life. Staying with friend Linda in the Netherlands, the writer is inspired by her cozy lifestyle which includes candles, sweets, and music. Embracing this coziness, she also revels in the Dutch experience, exploring towns, enjoying cappuccinos, and admiring Linda’s vibrant garden. The presence of neighborhood cats, like Boris, adds to the coziness experienced while living with Linda.