A Perfect Cozy Set-Up.

- September 12, 2023

At about 5 a.m., I was still in bed when I noticed flashes of lightning across the dark sky, and the thunder roared furiously. It banged and crashed through the dark sky and sent a cool breeze through my window. I began to shiver as my feet were cold and chilling because the temperature in the room had changed.

I managed to get up from my bed and reach for my jacket, which was hung just adjacent to my bed. I wore my socks and decided to go back to sleep.

The cold wouldn't stop, and my feet started freezing. "Ooh," I whispered. I needed something to be warm; my duvet wouldn't give me the warmth I needed, so I stood up.

As I walked past my mirror, I noticed how pretty I looked in my pink pyjamas, which André bought me the last time he came visiting."If only Andre was here, just maybe I wouldn't be this cold," I whispered, and then I reached for my phone to speak to the love of my life.

As I was about to dial the number, the heavy rain started, which made it hard to connect to André. "Oh no! There's only one option left; my cup of coffee wouldn't be a bad idea after all," I whispered.

I headed to my kitchen and reached for my cupboard, where my favourite mug was always placed, waiting for my morning rituals of having coffee.

My De'Longhi Coffee Machine was in good shape, so I began brewing. While at it, I perceived the sweet aroma coming out of the coffee; it was also exuding hot steam that warmed me up.

I took a walk to the bedroom with my piping hot cup of coffee in tow, and I turned on my chandelier, which created an ambience perfect for Netflix and chill. I reached for my cookies placed on the bedside table and began to munch while sipping my hot cup of coffee latte, and before I knew it, I began to feel warmth once again. I was so engrossed at the moment and breathed in the petrichor, one of my favourite smells in the world. It was just a perfect way to start my day. "Beep, beep," my phone buzzed. It was André, the love of my life, calling. I was brought back to earth by his call, and speaking to him made the day even cozier.

"Good morning, my love...." I wore the most beautiful smile ever over FaceTime with André.

Then I realized that sipping a piping hot cup of coffee is best enjoyed on a rainy day. I was energized and ready to start my day, as it was about 7 a.m. when I glanced at my clock.