This Moment in Time
From blogprompts.fyi:
Write a blog post about this moment in time—what you see, smell, hear, feel, taste? Where are you? What were you doing immediately before this? How are you feeling both physically and emotionally in this fleeting moment in time? What do your senses notice about this particular moment in your life?
I'm done with work for the day, so I've moved from my office into the dining room, where I can see outside the window if I look to my right. It's cloudy and the wind is blowing, a typical blustery day on the fringes of spring. It feels light and airy in here. The AC is running on eco mode, providing intermittent white noise. I'm drinking a mug of coffee with a few splashes of almond milk. I've just lit a coconut & palm scented candle, and I can faintly smell the drip coffee I made in the kitchen behind me.
Before this, I worked, took a nap, and played some Poker Night at the Inventory -- the new remastered version, which has improved the game logic quite a bit. I bought a dog-friendly cookie for Ranni along with my breakfast this morning, which was an avocado and egg taco with an iced honey cinnamon latte.
I feel good at the moment. There's always some lingering dread in the back of my mind, a result of living amidst capitalism, climate change, and war. But in my small corner of the world, I'm doing well. Danny is off work today, so he's in the bedroom playing Final Fantasy XIV. Ranni is napping in her bed, content with the day's exercise and her cookie.
I'm at once excited and nervous for spring. Excited to see nature bloom anew, to go on a wildflower walk, to go hiking and swimming and to just be outdoors. Nervous because with spring comes storms, and with storms sometimes come tornadoes in my region. It's getting worse with climate change. I can't help but think of huddling in the bathtub with Danny and Ranni last spring as a tornado came too close for comfort.
Despite these thoughts, I'm feeling content. The house is a bit of a mess and I need to decorate our tree for spring, but I don't mind. It'll get done in due time. For now, I'm enjoying the light through the window and the candle's sweet aroma. My body feels invigorated from getting exercise and fresh air the past couple of days. I'm grateful for my family, my friendships, my home, and the chance to bask in life's beauty. I wish everyone in the world could feel the same.