Having grown up in Washington I feel there is a certain expectation to get out and do something when the weather is nice. So this weekend, instead of cowering from the sun, I stepped out and embraced it. For while most of the time it is grey and drearily oppressive, when it is nice out, it is amazing. It's our best kept secret.
I headed down to the water and met a friend and her daughter. We got on our walking shoes and walked along the water.
We chased each other and laughed.
We stopped and smelled the tulips.
We took funny pictures with statues.
We enjoyed the moment.
This is what I have been missing in my life. The feeling of being totally exhausted because you have be moving all day. The memories of having that perfect day in the sun. I fell asleep that night with a smile on my face.
It was a GREAT walk. I forgot how nice it was to stroll without the stress of completing a certain distance in a defined time. Today it was like a wonderful recess without the bell signaling us back to class.
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