JOURNALS

Ah, Sunday! You sneaky rascal, tempting me to sleep in and miss the early hours. I woke up at 9:00, which is practically midday in Daniel-land. It was later than planned, but it wasn't the worst thing to happen. Thanks to that, I began the day with a quick shuffle to pull all the notes and reminders I had scattered about into one place. Nothing says "adulthood" quite like organizing your life on a Sunday morning, right?

The plan was simple: consolidate notes and appointments, whip up some potato wedges, and then kick back for a movie marathon. On the movie menu were "Mars Attacks!" and "Evil Dead 2," not exactly your traditional Sunday viewing, but highly satisfying all the same. I wish I'd thought to check my emails and DMs for those straggler bits of info, but that'll have to wait a bit longer.

Even with the late start, I revelled in the simple joys today. Perfected some potatoes in the kitchen, ready for later in the week, and then soaked into the couch, succumbing to cinematic delights. There’s something magical about having food sorted for the week ahead, mostly because I won’t have to think about it later.

There was no time to sketch out next week's tasks, but that’s alright. I'll carve out some moments soon to lay down those plans. The day's flow was less structured and more spontaneous, which happened to be exactly what I needed. Naps found me along the way, acting as unofficial yet appreciated companions.

In reflecting, today was a pretty decent mix of productivity and relaxation. I'm grateful for the solace of movies, the forward-thinking act of meal-prepping, and, of course, the restorative power of naps. All told, not a bad day to tie up the weekend.