Jewels

I wrote in my journal today that I want my days to be reflected back to me as if they were jewels, sparkly, unique gems that stand out. I don't want my days to blend together in monotony and routine, with me not noticing my environments, what gifts I have inside me and at my fingertips.

So I am going to try to be more observant, to record both in journal, notebook, and mind what happens over the course of a day. The additional day away from work, away from the computer and the office and the desk, will hopefully help me in this awareness and creativity. 

September 1. There is snow in the mountains already. We can see our breath when we go outside. The flowers have all curled inwards, all adopting a slightly gray color. They match the sky, whose grayness is like a heavy blanket. Not an uplifting color, but definitely a color that makes you want to put on your sweatpants and cuddle down to a movie. Maybe summer will come back, just a little.