Harvard Square in the Mornings

One of my favorite things about summer vacation, actually quite possibly my favorite, is spending the mornings in Harvard Square.  I've been doing this for several years now and it's really become a special ritual of mine.  Days that start in the Square are always the best.  I think that's why, back in July, I wasn't loving the direction my summer was taking.  It was so hot, muggy, and often rainy that I only made it in the Square a few times that month.  August was another story entirely though, with beautiful mornings and lots of trips into the Square.  I certainly didn't get to go as much as I would've liked this summer but it just made the mornings I could that much more special.

I love the short walk in, it's only about 20 minutes.  I walk down Harvard Street which is a really pretty, relaxing street in the city.  I love seeing all of the flower gardens on my way and the chance to stop at Whole Foods on the way home for lunch or dinner ingredients.

I have my mornings down to a fine science.  I grab my coffee and Dunkin Donuts and cut over to Harvard Yard.  They have tables and chairs set up by Dudley Hall, complete with canopies to keep the area shaded.  I relax, read a book, and drink my coffee.  Something so simple but it really does fill me with happiness.  I think back to when I used to live so far away from the city that something like a simple trip in for coffee and reading would not have been possible.  Now it's just a way of life for me, and one I won't take for granted.  Those precious moments fill up my "city meter" and make me feel so relaxed.  I was really thankful to squeeze one last Harvard Square morning in on Wednesday, the day before school starts.  I have to make sure I focus on myself more this school year and that will start with as many morning weekend trips into the Square as possible.