Smile, drink coffee and find/celebrate the small victories.
Today’s small victory…I look pretty for no shower in 2 days. I also made a tasty breakfast for the husband and I after a lazy morning in bed playing games on our phones.
Victories the last few days: I made 2 very tasty dinners (Tuscan Chicken Pasta and a Garlic Rosemary Brisket), I’ve done laundry and cleaned some bedding, I cleaned a couple rooms, made some flower arrangements, I celebrated my Mom’s birthday, had brunch with my Aunts and had coffee with a friend. All while being nurse to the kid and trying to follow up with the school about her classes and work flow and following up with her senior pictures photographer (now rescheduled for the 3rd time), following up with the new doctors office and researching new avenues we haven’t tried.
Really though, sometimes I let myself get down on the things… sometimes that’s easier. Today though I’m picking myself up, letting myself find happy in my cup. Then I’ll tackle what I can. Don’t let the hard days control you… easier said then done… hence my attitude the past few days and my lack of writing.
Peace, love and light my coffee lovers… enjoy your cups today☕
My first cup and I watched the first small hints of light. I sat with my cardi and throw for warmth as the faint hints turned to brilliant colors… fiery oranges, bright pinks and majestic shades of purples splay across the sky as the light slowly moves upward. It’s in these moments when the clouds have amazing definition that my breath slows and time melts as I watch the brilliance unfold.
I’m on my second cup as the vibrant colors of the morning sky fade into sunlight. I read a page or two in my book but can’t help still looking at the sky and get distracted wanting to capture each moment in my mind instead opting to write and watch.
The cat is confused as to why I’m outside when the sun hasn’t reached the deck yet… opting to be comfy in her bed inside next to the door… eyeing me and waiting for her sun.
This morning I’m excited as I get to have breakfast with my mom (which is a rare occurrence in itself). But also with 2 of my aunts as they pitstop on their way from MN to Vegas. Family. As I get older I miss my extended family more and more. So this opportunity to see my aunts even for a couple hours is exciting.
Now my second cup is almost gone and the sun is further up, covered by clouds, but up nonetheless. And with that I’ll hop in the shower and head for more coffee before meeting the aunts.
Happy Sunday and first cups my friends… find the beauty today☕
The perfect blend can sometimes mean the way the sun looks as it rises. The fresh crisp September morning air before it radiates heat. The sounds of birds waking up. All those mixed with the sounds of the coffee percolating…. yeah, the perfect blend.
I took a moment to relish the sounds, the sights and the smells before life’s perfect storms settled to roost today. Sometimes it’s in those few seconds where life stops. Where a few seconds gives me hope, strength and serenity.
And now mid morning I take a moment again letting only the sounds of the crickets and birds sing a perfect blend of nature’s symphony.
Happy Mid-morning Cups… find your perfect blend today☕
Today I start a new book… a new world that I can immerse myself in wherever I want. New places, new people and new feelings to feel. I get excited and nervous at the same time as I start a new book. What if I don’t like it, what if I can’t get into it… and many more. Truth is sometimes when it takes me awhile to get lost in a book I struggle to find motivation to keep reading.
But today, in the fresh morning sun, coffee in hand I’m ready… to explore, to get caught up in the writing and the imagery. I’m going completely different from my book I just finished… which gave me feels galore.
Sometimes I can’t find meaning in my cup. Not that I solve life’s intricate puzzles (we know that answer… 42) in my moments with my cup but sometimes those moments with my cup give me clarity and direction. A chance to reflect, to alter my course or hold steady. Other times my cup brings warmth and comfort to my weary body letting me wrap in its feeling like the embrace of an old friend. Or it’s a much needed jolt to the system that seems to plague my body more as I get older.
Coffee, sun and music. Always a great combo to wake up to.
Today we’re heading downtown for a tradition that we’re excited to refresh again. For a day filled with more music, more sun and friends… maybe more coffee too. It’s a highlight of the year, Denver Day of Rock. A free show that raises money for Amp the Cause and because it’s a kid based organization it’s all ages… so it was one of Ashlynn’s first concerts when we started the tradition years ago. When I can listen to one of my favorite bands and see friends and maybe find a new band too… fun times.
Ashlynn’s first Denver Day of Rock (2011) Ashlynn got to meet Roger Clyne and Jim Dalton.
Excited for this afternoon when a tradition starts back up again. For live music, friends and sun. A little nervous too, with Covid still on our minds and a friend no longer with us who will be missed and tears will be shed as another first passes without him. But for now I’m listening to our family Pandora channel centered around Peacemakers, Refreshments and Railbenders and enjoying the sun, my coffee and soon my book.
Peace, Love and Light my Coffee Lovers and Here’s to Life ☕
It’s rare that I’m out past 10 these days. But when you add in dinner, drinking wine, coffee and ice cream then donuts all with great friends. Yeah, totally a fun and much needed night out.
Last night Scott and I got to hang with two of our favorite people, Ben & Kat. We (ok, Scott) tried ramen at Sukiya Ramen. I had a tasty chicken yokisoba dish. We then checked out Pindustry next door. I say checked out meaning we walked around to get a feel for it. We realized it might be fun to visit on a different night where we want to hang, play games and drink and not mind the loud factor. I’m excited to check out again… but last night was more about the company and talking just the 4 of us….not yelling over eachother and a hundred others.
We opted for Indulge Wine Bar and talked and laughed on the patio while trying out new wines ?. We watched the sunset and rain clouds roll in and then flood us with a glorious cool rain. The storm cleared the patio of patrons besides us with our table having amazing umbrella placement. We had fun listening to the rhythm of the rain on the streets with the fountain in the square as we talked. I got chilly after the storm moved in so Kat walked with me to Old Navy around the corner right before they closed so I could find something warmer than just my tank tops. I found a cute long cardy… and it has pockets. We hung out more and decided we needed coffee and ice cream… all at once… that has to be Heaven… just down the street.
This place is happy tasty goodness
Heaven lives up to its name. Ben introduced us to an affogato. Gelato (any flavor) added into a shot of espresso. Oh my goodness… yeah… the taste and texture was exquisite. I had hazelnut gelato in my affogato, so did Ben… twinsies. I wish I could describe the dance my tastebuds performed in that first taste. The cold and warm… the gelato and coffee melding together in a creamy, tantalizing cup of pure happy… heaven or as close to it… in a cup.
But what night out is complete without well, donuts? Ok, sush. It was a night of fun with friends and cravings and Voodoo sounded yummy. So we headed to Voodoo Donuts where we could tease our tastebuds again and people watch because Broadway is fun for that late at night.
This morning I enjoyed some of my apple fritter with my first cup. Then had fun looking and planning for Halloween gnome making while waiting for the deck to dry out enough to enjoy my time in the sun.
It’s been a few days now of fresh air and blue skies with scattered rain. What a contast difference from last week’s smoky filled days.
On the deck I start my morning again. With the sun shining and a nice cool breeze. With my only problem trying to decide umbrella up or down (the breeze is slightly chilly in the shade). Think I found a solution and can be partly in the sun… yep perfect.
Now just to sit, read and enjoy the fresh air and my coffee. It’s in these moments I realize just how blessed I am.
