Stepping into autumn
It's the last day of meteorological summer. It's such a magical time when seasons change. It's a good time for reflection, planning and celebrating. I wanted to celebrate this day by cleaning my home, decorating it, sharing, and walking. I went to a cooperative supermarket to pick up a wooden brush with natural bristles that I usually use for cleaning dishes. I also picked up some Danish pears from Fejø and collected acorns in the local park. I love using fruits and vegetables as decorations because they can also be eaten.
For some time I've been collecting at home in a cotton bag the items I wanted to share with fellow humans. Today I finally took them to my local byttestation (swap shop). There was nothing that I needed from there, but I saw many wine glasses. If I was a student, I would certainly check local byttestationer to get some cutlery, plates, and glasses.
As I was walking in my neighbourhood, I noticed that there were so many business spaces to rent. At times, when I see such spaces, I think that it would have been wonderful to have a small, local zero-waste shop here in Valby.
I've made some changes to my lifestyles recently. I try to drink tap water almost exclusively. I used to drink more tea, but when I ran out of tea, I didn't repurchase it. It feels like the most sustainable option. Here in Denmark tap water is safe to drink. When I visit a café with a fellow human (which happens rarely), I have tea there. These days, I try to spend some hours on reading philosophy. It used to be a normal part of my everyday life when I lived in Finland and Sweden, but when I moved in with my partner, my life changed dramatically. Much of my mental energy went towards navigating the new situation. After almost a year, I learned to spend less energy on my relationship and more energy on growth.