The kettle is humming softly on the stove. I then notice the sun is low. It is the morning golden hour - the time of day when the sun warmly, but gently, hugs everything around it.

Black tea with milk and some brown sugar – you cannot go wrong with this combo. Pour the steaming water over the black tea leaves and watch the beautiful color of the black tea leaves swirl. Now, time to wait until the leaves settle.

I am expecting a package today. Well, actually my pet is expecting a package today, I should say. I have a gecko, a very sleepy one. I’ve ordered a heating mat for her so she can dream even better. 

Speaking of packages, a friend's birthday is coming up soon. I did not know this before, but they can take a picture of your iris and make it into wall art. That’s probably what I might do—take her there for her birthday. I think this will make a good gift.

It’s funny how thoughts have their own mind. Here I am, enjoying this moment, and my mind decides to run off on its own. Like when I am trying to get some sleep and my mind decides to create a playlist of my top 10 most cringe-worthy moments.

Let me get the milk. The tea leaves are all on the bottom of the pot now...