Breakfast was a hurried affair when I had a full-time job – a piece of toast or bowl of cereal, coffee then straight out the door. Since I’ve stopped working, I’ve enjoyed taking my time in the mornings and breakfast is now my favourite meal of the day.

In honour of this often undervalued meal, I took a picture of this morning’s breakfast table. It’s wholemeal toast with vegemite and peanut butter, accompanied by my morning flat white. In the corner is my journal and Bible. I like to take my time eating, read for a bit, pray and write some thoughts down before starting the day. My thoughts aren’t always particularly deep or spiritual. Today it was a couple of short prayers for a few people in my life. The other day it was a wish list from Ikea.

I wish I’d cooked something flash, or that my coffee making skills were up to scratch so I could show off a silky rosetta in the photo. Maybe next time.