I'm not a morning person (AT.ALL.), but Phil really wanted to make a trip to the Upcountry Farmer's Market this morning, and being the rock-star wife that I am, I set the alarm for a 6:00am wake-up call. On a Saturday morning (which really pains me to type). We got ready in record time, Hubs' brewed us some coffee and we were out of the house by 6:50am. I was quite impressed, if I do say so myself.
Strolling in the early morning sunshine with a cup of coffee in one hand and my husband's hand in the other? Well, that's just Simple Joy # 894,571. I love little moments like these; it makes waking up early on a Saturday morning just a little more tolerable. We perused the booths, made our choices and stocked up on colorful produce and freshly cut flowers that, although they scream Welcome, Fall!, they still have a little bit of an island-twist, with unique proteas in bright shades of yellow and orange.
We've been home for over an hour, I'm sitting at the kitchen table blogging while Phil is working on a commissioned video edit and it's only 9:30am. That's the cool thing about actually waking up at a respectable hour on a weekend; you have so much of the day ahead of you.
Our plans for today include a little beach time, a trip into town (I love that our country living allows me to say that: "...into town"), and then prepping the house to have our friends over for dinner tonight. A mellow kind of day, which feels perfect on this first day of fall.
Unrelated, I've been feeling a little hermit-ish as of late. As ridiculous as this may sound, I think a lot of it has to do with the change of seasons; despite the blue skies and warm sunshine, my internal clock is on high-alert now that the sun is setting earlier, and I'm feeling a hodge-podge of things that are pretty standard for me this time of year: nostalgia, comfort, renewal and a blissful sense of quiet in my soul. Most days I want to curl my fingers around a piping hot mug of coffee or tea and settle in with a good book next to a burning candle with a name like Autumn Sunshine or Fall Harvest, while listening to white-noise of the rain outside.
I really, really love this time of year.
And it being the first day of fall and all, I'm already thinking of new boots, despite the fact that I live on a tropical island. Is that wrong?
Happy Weekend-ing.
That so pretty flowers
ReplyDeletei love early mornings like that...being out and about before most people are up is such a peaceful time for me!
ReplyDeletethat sounds like a perfect morning to me!
ReplyDeletewhat you said about fall sounds so nice, but it just means the dreaded winter follows and i don't want to give up my warmth and sunshine just yet. be glad you're in hawaii (:
Sounds like a perfect morning to me Angie!
ReplyDeleteI'm a few days late...but happy weekending back atcha :) Gosh, I love the warm quiet that sets in this time of year. I find myself lingering longer over my tea and sitting on the porch at night watching sunsets longer than usual. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are beautiful! Hope you are having a good week so far!
ReplyDeleteAs far as boots on HI goes...go for it! Try to convince the girls at the school I work at that there is an actual reason for boots besides the look of them :)
ReplyDeleteI got through all of them! I did not comment on individual posts, as that would make it more difficult to find my place again :). 1) I am glad you are loving your new job. I am quite curious as to your industry, you know :). 2) care packages are the BEST, especially when they are filled with thoughtful items. 3) it's good to enjoy fall - live it up. Just because you live on an island does not mean you calendar is different than mine 4) juice for two meals a day - I think I'd die. Love you!
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