The ritual of preparing my morning coffee and sitting outside, wherever I may be, is, according to me, a mark of a great day. The smell of coffee that fills up the entire room stimulates my senses and signals my brain to seize the day. What drew me to this image was the reminder that whether I had a huge test one day or I was on vacation somewhere, I would always prepare my cup of coffee and find a quiet spot outside to indulge in my small luxury. The way the hot liquid hits my throat on a particularly cold day would only warm my soul inside out. I would listen intently to the life around me, especially the birds, squirrels, roosters, and even leaves, as they flapped, crowed, and rustled. It was a ritual we shared in the morning as we all prepared for whatever the day had in store for us.
I think pairing the image with the sound of the birds chirping in the morning invokes nostalgia for crisp mornings and the small luxuries we indulge in. For a small while, time stops. There is nothing better than to work out problems in your head and address bottled thoughts with piping hot coffee and a little time alone in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
How do you take your coffee? Sometimes you can tell a bit about someone’s personality based on that. I like it in different ways, I didn’t use to drink it all until I was in my early adulthood. I like hot coffee best black and if it’s iced with vanilla and cream. It wakes me up and I’m so dependent on it now, specifically the Starbucks brand, my body can tell when I don’t drink it.
Much like Brett, I’m also curious how you take your coffee! I like to start the day with a cup of coffee, too. Coffee acts more like a vehicle for creamer in my life though; a way to get sugar and caffeine into me early in the day. The sound you chose definitely enhances the image and really conveys the feelings you describe of a peaceful moment to start the day and commune with nature. To improve this particular blog post, I might consider centering the image instead of having it left aligned.