There are those wonderful mornings that work out beautifully – today was one of those mornings.I was the first one awake in our home (usually I am the last) and I decided to take advantage of the quiet house. I started by making myself a mocha (see photo above) and then sat down to work on my computer. It was such a lovely experience to have those moments of morning quiet all to myself. My cats visited me and purred. I took a deep breath and enjoyed the morning air.
If only I could start every morning quietly sipping a mocha with no pressure. Most mornings are a mad chaotic rush to make it out the door in time to get to work (as we capitalize on every last moment available for sleep).
Today, 74 days ’til 40, I remind myself to pause and appreciate those quiet morning moments…. when I do it changes my entire day – for the better!
~400daystil40
Fortuitous Forty!!! 
buckwheatsrisk
December 9, 2012 at 03:01
i hope you’re entire day was wonderful for it!
400daystil40
December 9, 2012 at 22:52
🙂
A Table in the Sun
December 9, 2012 at 04:19
I’ve always been a morning person, but my “flex time” is so much shorter now (but much less chaotic)…..I just can’t seem to get up as early as I used to. I’m actually calling this PROGRESS….since I used to hit-the-ground-running with my Type A body and mind by 5:00 every day, fully an hour before my entire family. Now, the family is gone..but I am learning to slow down and enjoy each moment. I’ll join you for another cup of mocha!
400daystil40
December 9, 2012 at 22:51
I can completely understand that!
Another Thousand Words
December 9, 2012 at 15:06
Lovely (and high calorie?) image of mocha, 400! On weekends, I grind fresh beans and make a strong dark roast w/cream and sugar while enjoying the early morning silence…it makes for a better day, don’t you think?
400daystil40
December 9, 2012 at 22:51
Definitely low calorie! (:P)
Another Thousand Words
December 10, 2012 at 04:08
Erm…sure…that’s what I thought!
saymber
December 9, 2012 at 17:46
First of all yum and secondly I can completely relate to your idea of the perfect morning. I have animal kids and seldom am I allowed to have a quiet morning! 😛 My cat Amber joins me often too and cozies up in the seat by mine and purrs too….very soothing.
400daystil40
December 9, 2012 at 22:51
Ah yes, my cats can be an issue with quiet mornings (and quiet nights! 😦 ) I have one cat who screams and scratches at our door until we let her in at night – sometimes she does this 5-10 times throughout the night and it is so frustrating!