A Perfect Dinner Spot

Yesterday, we had temperatures reaching the 80s (26C and above).  I needed an evening of homework catch up, so I planned to be at home.  It has also been a busy week, and I think I just needed some time to relax as well.  

Before starting my work, I made an easy dinner of spaghetti and moved out to the balcony.  The tree across the street has gorgeous flowers on it and it made for a pretty view while I basked in the evening sun.  I felt quite European, especially when I realized my clothes were still drying on the drying rack on my balcony as well!  After missing dryers for three years for their convenience, I am trying to be a little bit eco-friendly and use the drying rack when the sun is out.  

After the gorgeous day, I was surprised to be woken in the night by the loud booms of a terrific thunderstorm.  I woke with a start and then felt silly, realizing, "It's only thunder."  Despite England's reputation for rain, I can only think of two or three times in my three years there when I heard thunder.  

The rain is still falling this morning.  It's still warm enough that I haven't bothered to close any windows.  I love the smell and sound of rain.  It's lulling me into a slow Saturday morning.  I had a good lie-in, having set no alarm for this morning.  Now that I've had my granola and yogurt brekkie, I'm ready for some reflection, journalling, Pinterest, and Planet Earth.  :)

If you haven't watched Planet Earth, you really should.  I love BCC documentaries.  They are so well done and just fascinating.  I became an avid watcher of the Frozen Planet series when it aired in the UK.  At the moment, David Attenborough's wonderful voice is telling me about a place I would never explore: underwater caves.  My sense of adventure stops at deep water and dark places.