Lunchtime is approaching, and I’m quite hungry. This morning, I’ve been tempted by the delightful aroma of pancakes wafting from both of my daughters as they cooked. Alex had initially planned to join in but opted out, deciding he didn’t want to put in the effort to make them, so he missed out on pancakes altogether. As for lunch, I’m still undecided. Perhaps I’ll keep it simple with a sandwich; I believe we have some leftover ham that I could use.
So Alex finally gave in and made himself pancakes. And bacon.
I’ve been trying to avoid the news lately, as it’s been tremendously disheartening. The political climate, in particular, is overwhelming. I want to stay informed, but often it feels like the more I learn, the more hopeless everything seems to be. The constant noise, conflict, and never-ending cycle of drama are simply exhausting.
I don’t know when it happened, but summer has crept up on me. One minute it was mild and breezy, and now it’s just… hot. The kind of heat that clings to your skin and makes you question the wisdom of wearing anything other than shorts and a tank top. Typically, I’m in jeans, but today, I’ve opted for shorts—primarily because my jeans are dirty, and I’m reluctant to do laundry after just completing it yesterday.
I rarely complain about the heat outside; instead, it’s the chill from the swamp cooler that makes the house feel so cold. The sun feels more intense, the days longer, and everything seems to move at a slower pace when the heat sets in. It’s not all bad—there’s a certain charm to late sunsets and the scent of sunscreen—but goodness, summer arrived quickly. I’m still mentally basking in spring, while the weather clearly has different intentions.
Today I don’t have much to talk about. Nothing feels particularly exciting or urgent—just a quiet, uneventful kind of day. Still, part of me really wants to declutter. The bedroom closet is calling (or maybe yelling) for attention. It’s overstuffed, disorganized, and honestly a little overwhelming. I keep thinking that if I could just tackle it, maybe I’d feel a bit lighter, a bit more at peace. It’s mostly my stuff in that closet. I’m sure I can declutter some things in there.
But today’s meant for coding. While that’s where my focus should be, it’s hard to concentrate when I know there’s a mountain of clothes on the bed that I need to put away and chaos waiting behind a closet door. Maybe the closet can wait one more day. Or perhaps a little coding break wouldn’t hurt. We’ll see which one wins.
I spent most of the afternoon coding, and I found it quite calming. By the way, I managed to beat Tommy a few times in Magic: The Gathering Arena. Playing online has its advantages, as the game indicates which cards are available for play, allowing you to make informed choices. However, I did lose a few games to Tommy. In our last match, I had an unfortunate hand that didn’t work in my favor.
I’m curious if WordPress will function properly today. Yesterday, I had to upload my post using my phone because it wasn’t working on my computer, which was quite frustrating. I plan to make some matcha tea and continue my coding. I also have some clothes that need to be put away. I think Tommy and I will be heading to the store when he returns from work, as we need to pick up a few items for his lunches for the week.
