Freedom Or Safe Mode?

in bed, as i make small lists for the week, i am daydreaming about tomorrow morning’s cup of coffee.

this is similar, though not quite, to how my morning will be devoted to daydreaming about an hour more of sleep.

Margaret Atwood, from Procedures for Underground; "For Uncle M.,"

Every time you can’t find the right words just remember that most of the time there is no need to verbalize at all. There’s nothing more poetic than your own inner silence. There’s nothing more outstandingly beautiful or terrifying than the thoughts which are “stubborn” enough to find no expression at the time. Accept restlessness. Accept temporary incapacity of eloquence or mindful, concrete realization. Cherish complexity, confusion and silence. Cherish the current flow of your own being. What doesn’t immediately come out, stays inside; but that shall not scare you. Look deeply into it all. And have patience. 

"Beauty sleep" really is a thing. Don't underestimate how much your skin and body will rejuvenate and maintain itself with proper sleeping and relaxation. Incorporating a good sleeping routine combined with proper dieting and a skin regiment are crucial to maintaining a healthy appearance.

Jules Laforgue, from Modern Poets of France: An Anthology; "Coming Winter,"

Coffee and Cigarettes (2003) dir. Jim Jarmusch

this coffee tastes like i can still have a beautiful life

This forgotten castle (Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers) was abandoned after a fire In 1932. Seeing it up close is breathtaking. These days it seems like castles only exist in storybooks and Disney movies. What happened to the foreboding dwellings of our wealthiest ancestors? The truth of the matter is, while there are still many castles in Europe, many have fallen into disrepair and ruin over time. However, a group of preservationists in France are trying to save a 13th century castle that is slowly being reclaimed by nature. The story behind the abandoned property is just as fascinating as what’s left standing today. See an amazing video here.

I deserve a gentle love after all the shit I’ve had to put up with

D. H. Lawrence, from The Complete Novels and Writings of D. H. Lawrence