The Unremarkable Day

Hi my dear friend,

There are times when 
I look back at the day that has 
just come and gone 
and think…

What did I actually do today?

Apart from driving 
my children back and forth, 
from one destination to another,
in a precise and timely manner.

Tidying the kitchen. 
Feeding the cats. 

And doing a scavenger hunt 
for all the half-full water glasses 
scattered around the house.

Answering emails, 
paying bills, 
ordering socks… 

Whilst trying to remember 
what else did I need to buy, 
now that I am getting these.

Otherwise 
it just doesn't make sense 
to order socks by themselves 
online.

Reminding the children
to check for homework. 
Moving my body. 
Eating food. 

And desperately trying 
NOT to forget to RSVP to that one 
birthday invitation we received… 
last week.

All in all, 
just an ordinary day 
of being a mum.

And yet.
No one I love died today.

I didn't receive a phone call 
that would cut my life in half.

I didn't have to spend 
the night at the hospital.

I didn't have to worry 
about what's to come.

It was just 
an ordinary day.

And…
it was wonderful.

With love,
Elina Janevica

Imagery / From Elina’s travels - Hotel Sanders, Copenhagen, 2026 / Elina & Her Stardust