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Balance, self-cafe & coffee for real life Oh, hey there!  Welcome to Caffeinated & Capable, the corner of the internet where coffee flows freely, chaos is the norm, and the stories are as messy as my kitchen when I'm trying to cook a meal I’m not 100% sure will turn out edible. ☕️🥐 I'm Fabi, your perfectly imperfect guide through life, motherhood, and all things in between.  Originally hailing from the vibrant lands of Mexico, I now find myself navigating life in the charming (and occasionally chilly) city of Montreal. Here, I share my days with my wonderful husband and our amazing daughter, who keeps life interesting and my coffee cup full. I’m all about navigating the balance of being a full-time employee, a wife, a mom, a runner (who often questions why she’s running in the first place), and a blogger who’s rediscovered the joy of writing after a much-needed burnout recovery. If life feels chaotic, trust me, I get it. Between work, family, and the occasion...

Blue Monday and the Cost of Feeling Safe

The Winter Tax: A Confession from Highway 40

Starting, Pausing, and Restarting: A Working Mom’s Honest Guide to Avoiding Burnout

The Midlife Syllabus: Why I’m Back in University at 40+

Feminism, Salary Disparity, and Raising a Girl

What “Too Tired” Really Looks Like

What an HR Friend Taught Me About Work, Boundaries, and Burnout