{"id":6198,"date":"2026-01-01T23:58:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T04:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/?p=6198"},"modified":"2026-01-19T00:14:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T05:14:28","slug":"because-sometimes-you-just-need-a-cup-of-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/01\/because-sometimes-you-just-need-a-cup-of-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Because sometimes you just need a cup of coffee: Diaries of Chan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2025 was a year of growth, prosperity, peace and groovy bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I’ve grown over the years, I’ve seen myself continue to nurture the woman I am becoming and that’s the best part of growing up. 2025, another year to tap into my higher being, connect with God and become the individual I am meant to be in this society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s Get Into It:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a print year <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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My favorite statement pieces in 2025 included patterns of zebra, leopard and cheetah print. These styles were easy to layer, added jazz to my looks and elevated my fashion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I had many fashion looks in 2025, my favorite overall was my “I Love London” graphic tee paired with a grey skater skirt and red tights! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foodie Bits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Am I a foodie? Sometimes, but I can say that I fell in love with Sbarro Supreme pizza and espresso lattes in 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Double shot me, please!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, my favorite coffee shop is The Office Coffee Shop<\/a> in Royal Oak, Michigan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s just business <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As we all know, I am the proud owner small business, 6:23 Detroit Shop, offering stationery and baked goods. Oh baby… its been a journey! I completed over 10 pop-up events, graduated from Tech Town Detroit and created so many new products!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6:23 Detroit Shop truly bloomed this year and I can’t wait to see what’s next! We’re only growing and improving with God’s guidance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FACE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here are a few selfies that I would rather send to my future husband, but since he’s still being directed towards me, I guess I can post these here for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most interesting part about each selfie is knowing how I felt in each one. Each selfie holds a different chapter in 2025 and I think that’s the beauty of why taking pictures matters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are time stamps to hold onto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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