Today had a delicious filling.

This morning I woke up with a headache that made me worry my right eye was in danger of popping out. I don't like beginning the day like that so I took a short nap in hopes of starting fresh in a couple of hours. I'm so glad I did because Justin woke me up with coffee and a little brownie and miraculously my headache vanished!

Newly pain free and satisfied with my treats, I was able to appreciate the warmest sunniest day I've seen in a long time. My home was freshened by the breeze and I even bought some bright pink daisies to enjoy. Hodge and Yoshimi seemed especially content napping in a patch of sunlight. I soaked up all the richness of the fine weather and now it's nearly 6:00 and I'm just starting to get to work.

Today started with pain and will end with loathsome paperwork but I'm so happy that the middle was filled with goodness!

PS: Did anyone notice that my photos look crisp and bright? Justin got a really nice camera for his birthday and I think it has made all the difference!

Magic coffee

Justin and I took a short walk this morning for our first visit to a brand new business that opened in Salem. We were amazed that such a special place is now practically in our backyard! This new cafe is actually the second (fancier) location of our previous favorite cafe, Jaho. This second Jaho now roasts their own coffee beans and brews them in the most spectacular and elegant glass vessel devices I've ever seen. The look is much like a laboratory with a steampunk aesthetic. It's just. so. cool. The slick coffeemaker is not only dazzling but makes THE BEST COFFEE I'VE EVER TASTED! Seriously.

I feel very lucky right now and am having a hard time resisting the urge to go over budget there.

The photo above is of the owner/mad coffee scientist and the photo is credited to CSSpixel.