Savoring the last days of Summer
but looking forward to Autumn
The Mundane
Summer is definitely still in high gear- it’s only mid August, so we have quite a few hot days ahead of us. But we’ve had a cool spell here lately, nights that allow the windows to be open, and a hoodie to be worn on an early morning walk. As much as I love the warmth of summer, the long days, fresh produce and sunshine, I love the transition into fall. Cool mornings and evenings, with warm afternoons. Apple scented candles, pumpkin spice things, turning the oven back on the bake things. If only Autumn didn’t lead into winter, I would be ready for it right now.
Feed Me
Sometimes, a girl can’t decide between sweet or savory for breakfast, so sometimes, she doesn’t.
Friday night, R served up some amazing Indian food he made for us and a few friends. Matar Paneer, Chana Masala, mango lassis and homemade naan. I made a quick, cucumber salad to accompany and it was a feast! I told him I no longer support spending so much money on Indian takeout when his is so good. This might need to happen more often.
She Wore
With cooler temps this week, I’ve been fighting the urge to bring out my boots and cooler weather layers- I know full well I’ll have to wear them for 8+ months here soon, so I’m also fighting to wear all my favorite summer things.
The End
We managed to slice and seal up most of our peaches for the freezer so we’ll have a little bit of summer for a bit longer. I’ll be making a peach pie this coming weekend for R’s birthday, but I think I still have enough fresh ones to make it.
Life has been pretty hectic and confusing lately, a lot of things are up in the air— I’ve been having more health issues that I’m trying to figure out. I’m also over here really contemplating the whole “work culture” of our country. I’ve never been driven to be a career woman. I’ve never envisioned myself in a place of power with a job, climbing a corporate ladder. I’m a good, solid worker, and everywhere I work, people/management love me; but I long ago learned that being an overachiever and going above and beyond at a job is rarely rewarded. If the amount of compensation doesn’t grow with my effort- there is no point. It really is ALL a transaction, and no, I wouldn’t be working for your company if I didn’t need a paycheck to keep a roof over my head.
I’m exhausted with people constantly asking me and my partner about work, where we work, what we do for work. People, myself included, are so much more than compensated labor. I love food and cooking, I read, am into art and music, fashion, traveling. I have a dog, a family, am an interior designer (not just in a job way, in a talented, natural and creative way). Sure, we can chat, for the 20th time, about my virtual executive assistant job if you really want— but sitting in front of a laptop all day sorting furniture/wallpaper/lighting orders and emails is super boring firsthand… I don’t know why anyone else wants to hear about it.
I’m really making an effort to speak to people about anything other than paid labor. I think we all deserve to be recognized for the lives we have and want.