Daily Habits

She embraces her routine—a slow morning dedicated to reflection, learning, or simply watching the world go by. It's a personal tribute, a cherished indulgence she looks forward to each day. She habitually seeks out the corner seat, a cozy nook where she can nestle in and lose herself in observation.

This chosen spot always offers a view of the outside world, a perfect vantage point for contemplating her own life and the lives of passersby. Her order never varies: a flat white served in a stainless steel mug, her constant companion on nomadic journeys around the globe. This choice isn’t about saving a few cents; it's a tangible commitment to environmental stewardship, a daily reminder that small actions can lead to significant change. As she settles into her morning ritual, she observes the scene outside, her attention drawn to a particular woman.

Her glasses begin to slip down her nose as her gaze stays locked on her navel. Comfort defines her morning, evident as she takes a long drag from her cigarette and chases it with a gulp of fresh coffee—a stark contrast of pleasure against pain. Curled over her phone, she embraces this modern addiction, a replacement for the once-ubiquitous newspaper that preceded her technological tether.

Wrapped in a blue nylon jacket, she wards off the cool air and the morning’s dampness creeping in from the street. Her routines are unchanged, providing a framework that infuses her day with meaning and structure. Occasionally, her eyes wander to the street and then to her metallic wristwatch, signaling the return of a familiar urge. With a deep exhale, she reaches for another cigarette and inhales deeply, comforted by the enduring presence of her habits.