Hello everyone!
Hope all are safe and well!
The day before yesterday, I started counting down to my birthday. So that makes today the third day of my little countdown. And also the third day that I’ve been completely alone in the house.
To be honest, I’m really starting to feel the loneliness. There's something about being alone for three days that feels so heavy. The silence around me echoes, and every little sound seems louder than usual.
The rain hasn’t stopped. The sky is gray, and the raindrops gently tapping on the roof sound like a soft lullaby that carries both peace and sadness. The wind is cool, and the trees are swaying quietly. It's gloomy. Everything feels slow. Still. Heavy. The kind of weather that adds to the quietness inside me and makes you want to wrap yourself in a blanket and just listen to the world pass by.
I made rice porridge for today. Just something plain and simple to warm me up. And just like how my mother used to make it when the weather turned cold.
I paired it with scrambled eggs. It's light and fluffy, golden yellow like a little bit of sunshine on my bowl.
These two dishes will be my food for the whole day. Since I’m alone, I don’t feel like preparing much. No big meals, no extra servings. Just enough to get me through.
Sitting alone at the table, I ate slowly and quietly, just listening to the rain and my own thoughts. There’s something about cooking for one that feels both peaceful and a little sad. No voices. No laughter. No one saying, That smells good! or Let's eat!. Just me and a bowl of porridge with scrambled eggs.
And while I usually enjoy quiet time, being alone for days is something else. It reminds me of how much I long for simple company. Someone to talk to. Someone to share a meal or even just a cup of coffee with. 🙏
As my birthday gets closer, I find myself wishing, not for gifts or parties but just for a little warmth and presence. A reminder that I’m not alone in this life. I guess this is what life is. Sometimes it's quiet, slow, and full of reflection. Like a rainy day. And still, even in the silence, I hold on to hope. That maybe when the day comes, I’ll feel a little less alone. 🙏
Have a Blessed Thursday everyone! 😀😀😀💖💖💖
Thank You Lord for the blessings and love!
Be grateful in every little/simple things and you’ll find happiness you ever wanted! 😀😀😀
Everyday is worth to be grateful of!
Praying for the safety and wellness of all.
Heal Our Land Oh God!
Lovelots,
@shikika
