I Needed This

I've been working very hard, both at work and on my own time. That's no surprise.

Then this morning I woke up and watched the sunrise through the window, from my warm nest. I stretched out my toes to find a cool spot and then smugly retracted them.

My home is in order and clean. The laundry is up to date. A little bowl of raspberries, plain yoghurt, raw pepitas and pistachios awaits me. The day is mine, all mine, and I will enjoy it solo. I need this and I'm very grateful.