Airnimals

After my bike incident few days ago I mostly stayed at home and enjoyed staying at home for the most part.I thought this days blog post, I will take you through a typical days routine during my holiday at home. 

Morning: Slow Start with a Perfect Espresso

I’m not a morning person by nature, but I’ve learned to love my peaceful mornings, especially when I’m off work. I wake up around 7 or 8 AM, stretch a bit until my ankles make funny noises and head straight to my kitchen. I need a proper Italian espresso to start the day. None of that instant stuff - I’m talking about fresh beans ground just right, brewed in my trusty machine from the good old country.

While sipping my espresso, I like to sit by the window and watch the city slowly waking up. The fog still lingers over the bay, giving everything a soft, magical glow. It reminds me of the mornings back in my old country, where my Nonna used to make breakfast.

Midday: Cooking for the senses

By mid-morning, I get the urge to cook. Holidays are the perfect excuse to spend extra time in the kitchen or in bed. Today I’m gonna make risotto al funghi with a lot of cream. I like my pasta creamy, comforting, and packed with earthy mushrooms, portobello and such. The slow stirring, the aroma filling the house, it’s my kind of meditation.

Afternoon: A Walk and Some Family Time

After lunch, I usually go for a walk around the neighborhood. My city is full of hidden gems like little parks, quirky coffee shops, and murals that tell stories.

I call my mother. We share stories, laughs, and sometimes chat about other family members. Even though we’re miles apart, the holidays bring us closer as I have more time to spend.

Evening: Relaxing

As evening falls, I like to unwind with a glass of red wine, preferably Chianti or Barolo. Most of the evenings I start drawing cartoons or dive into a good book. The week before I have been back at drawing new Airnimals again. 

Dinner is simple most of the times but still satisfying: maybe some pasta with fresh tomato sauce, basil, and a sprinkle of parmesan. Cooking for myself is a pleasure cause I only have to fit one taste. Mine :-)

Before bed, I take a moment to reflect on the day the little joys, the calm. I dislike watching TV or Youtube late, it just messes up my thoughts and keeps me from coming down and relaxing into sleep mode.