I crunched another tortilla chip as I watched the sun set from my parents’ rooftop patio.

Before that, I lugged three floor pillows to the top floor to make myself a cozy reading spot in the dying sunlight.

Before that, I sat down at my dining room table, texting my friend, noticing the birds and squirrels playing in our yard beyond the glass doors.

Before that, I walked with my mom to the car, pulling off my sweatshirt in the unexpected heat.

Before that, I promised the janitor who wanted to lock up the building that we would be out in just 10 more minutes!

Before that, I scrolled through my playlists on Spotify, looking for some fun background music.

Before that, I decided on the Stracciatella, instead of the chocolate gelato.

Before that, I snapped a picture of a funny sign from the Italian deli to send to my friends who live in Italy.

Before that, I overheard my mom and her friend discuss work and blogging (and heard my name pop up a few times….!) from downstairs.

Before that, I rolled over and glanced at the clock, thinking I had really slept in….it was 8:32. ❂

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