A Few Things on My Mind
I feel like I have a lot of different things on my mind today, so instead of trying to focus on just one of them, I thought I’d sit down and ramble a little.
I actually have a few days off at the moment, which feels really nice. I’ve been thinking that this might finally be my chance to get some things done around the apartment. There’s still painting and a few other things that I’d really like to finish, and I feel like I’ve been saying “I’ll do it soon” for a little too long now.
At the same time, I don’t really want to spend all of my days off being productive either. I want to make time for the people I love, do something nice with friends or family, and just enjoy having a little break from everyday life. I guess I’m trying to find a balance between getting things done and actually enjoying my time off, which is sometimes easier said than done.
The weather today is also incredibly grey, which honestly feels very fitting for the end of August. I can already feel myself getting excited for autumn. There’s just something about grey days when you don’t have anywhere in particular to be. They make me want to stay inside, light a candle, make something warm to drink and either start a new book or completely lose track of time watching a series.
Speaking of series, I recently started watching The Mentalist on Netflix, and I think I might be getting a little hooked already. I’m still at the very beginning, so I have absolutely no idea where the story is going, but that almost makes it more exciting. There’s something so nice about finding a series with several seasons and knowing that you potentially have a lot of episodes ahead of you. No spoilers, please.
Today has also been a sad day here in Norway. King Harald passed away this morning, and even though I obviously didn’t know him personally, it still feels strangely surreal. He has been such a constant presence for so many of us in Norway that it’s hard to imagine the country without him. It’s one of those moments that makes the whole day feel a little different somehow.
So, I guess that’s where my mind is at today. A little bit of excitement for the days ahead, a long list of things I want to get done, a new series to watch, thoughts about autumn, and a strange sense of heaviness after today’s news.
Maybe that’s what today is, just a little bit of everything. And honestly, I think I’m okay with that.
Until next time, ♡