I decided last night that today would be dedicated to softness so i woke up and put on my favorite lilac sweater and fluffy socks
i set up a little sweet station on my desk with pink macarons strawberry pocky and a mug of honey chamomile tea that smelled like a hug
curling up in my chair i opened my messages and saw so many little notifications waiting like a garden of kind words just for me
i read each one slowly letting the funny stories the sweet hellos and the shared secrets really sink in before i even thought of replying
my replies weren't rushed i sent a cozy selfie of me with my tea to one person typed out a long silly dream for another and shared a song that matched someone's mood
between messages i'd take a bite of a macaron so sweet it made me close my eyes for a second or doodle little hearts in the margin of my notebook
the afternoon light turned my room yellow and i felt this warm quiet happiness like i was in a bubble of pure good vibes
i didn't stop until my snack plate was empty and every single message in my inbox had a little heart next to it meaning i’d answered them all
now as the day winds down my chest feels so wonderfully full and light
it’s like my heart isn't just a heart anymore but a glowing glass jar stuffed to the brim with all the sugary kindness i received and gave back today💘