You know those weeks where every hour feels like it belongs to someone else — but somehow, you still manage to pour love into the food, the work, the people? That was this one.
Between finishing my website (!!), crafting a healing meal plan, celebrating my kids’ musical magic, and squeezing in some spicy salmon belly at happy hour — I’m writing this from New York, full of gratitude and ready for whatever’s next.
Here’s a taste of what’s been going on in my world:
Uchiko, Entrepreneurs & The Great Check Dance
Before the chaos kicked in, I met up with a crew of smart, bold female founders for happy hour at Uchiko NYC. And yes — it still delivers. The sake toro nigiri (salmon belly) was buttery and borderline inappropriate in the best way.
But let’s talk about something I find quietly fascinating — splitting the check.
Everyone has their style: split it evenly? Venmo exact amounts? Itemize to the cent?
And the etiquette? Depends on the context.
🎓 According to classic etiquette (yes, I checked):
- If you invited, you offer to treat.
- In business, the person who extended the invite covers it.
- In casual settings, even splits are easiest — unless someone clearly ordered way less.
- And above all — communicate early and kindly. Avoid the awkward table silence!
But yesterday, I had a conversation with a woman I really respect — she’s elegant, clear, and unshakeable — and she said something that stuck with me:
“Money never doesn’t matter.”
Mic. Drop.
And it’s true.
How we handle the check says something. About our values, our awareness, our relationship with abundance and reciprocity. And honestly, how we make people feel at the table might be even more important than what we order.
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