Just a random thought that I’ve had recently LOL
This is a veryyy spontaneous post, I’d just like to put it out there haha. It’s one of those late nights back in my cozy but chilly (...sigh) dorm room where I’m sitting reflecting about this past week and getting myself excited for the weekend yay!
But it’s so cold wow. Like even as I am typing, it’s significantly slower. Like sitting in my room without socks is so painful. My toes are literally numb haha. But there’s nothing like a good time for reflecting on a random weekday night after putting on my purple fuzzy socks and wrapping a fluffy white blanket around me. I guess the little chill also makes me think more clearly and keeps me awake. And makes me so excited to sleep soon in my warm bed...
But before I dive into bed, I’d just like to say I swear it’s colder here than at home. And home shouldn’t be that different… in fact, it should be warmer here in Philly, ever so slightly. Walking outside even in my full on coat is sometimes not enough.
It also gets ridiculously dark so early. I mean yes, daylight savings… that one extra hour of sleep was so amazing and pretty worth it :). But by 4 or 5 pm, the sky is turning different shades of black (if there is such a thing, but do you know what I mean??? Like a progressive ombre of darker black every hour). Sometimes ahhh I have to coordinate when to leave so that it’s not so scary outside even if I’m with friends.
^^ that's at 11 am
Below is at 4 pm :P
But what has this early darkness done for me/mean to me?
(Hehe, let’s be optimistic about reality because what can we do about it but be appreciative of it??)
I feel more motivated to finish my work earlier and sleep at a more reasonable time because of how dark it is. If it’s dark outside, I feel slightly guilty not sleeping.
It’s also taught me what it means to be more mindful (like my first post). I’ve had to consider a lot more factors before making decisions and its forced me to stop and think.
It makes waking up kind of easier. Like just a little bit because it’s so hard to get out of bed when it’s so comfy. But it’s so bright outside even at 7 am or so, which makes me want to start my day!
A dark sky also makes lights that are on street lamps or holiday decorations so much prettier.
And it just means we’re oh so close to Christmas :) T-20 days!
For we live by faith, not by sight.
Signing off with Faith Hope Love & Joy, Grace
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