Romantic Summer?

Guys... I've done so much this summer. I've read 3 books so far (this is a huge deal for me), sold my condo, moved, taken a workout class, and countless other activities I can't think of right now. That's a lot for 1 month!

But what I feel like I've done is the picture above. Clean. Organize. Go to Goodwill. Put boxes in storage. Normal, not-so-fun-or-exciting activities.

I resent the notion that Enneagram 4's don't enjoy the mundane. The cleaning, washing, organizing, etc. The suggestion people on Instagram give is to "romanticize" the mundane. Give everyday life meaning and joy.

This isn't bad advice, but I don't relate. As a teenager, mundane was bad and I couldn't wait to get out of my parent's house and do what I wanted (don't we all).

But, in my 20's, the mundane became romantic without me knowing it. I like keeping a beautiful home. I like decorating. I like organizing. Yes, I do identify with the 4's struggle to get more and more because this will make them happy. If I only had this organizing rack, my kitchen would look amazing...

All of this to say, my busy, productive, mundane summer has been romantic. The light coming through the windows is magical. My iced coffee every morning is delightful. Each night is calming.

I hope the same for you <3