My Kind Of Day

Today was a great day . . . not in a big grand gesture kind of way but in an every day way.  One of those days when you wake up and everything simply feels good and right. . . . . I'm sure the sleeping tablet and a restful nights sleep had nothing to do with the zen feeling!  It could have so easily gone south the moment I walked out of the bedroom and discovered Joey chewing our front door mat but remarkably I was able to shake it off and let it go.


 

I decided that some selfish time was in order so armed with just my camera I headed out to Cincinnati Nature Center.  Literally the moment I stepped out of the car I felt a sense of calm as I became attuned to my surroundings.

Squirrels ran across the woodland floor, leaves rustling in their wake.  Birds sung from high up in the tree tops while frogs croaked their own form of song.

A chipmunk ran across my path, an acorn held securely in its mouth, perhaps preparing for the coming months. 

 

Sitting on a boardwalk by the lily pond I watched as tadpoles surfaced to feed before diving back down into the murky depths.  Bubbles and ripples formed on the waters surface, suggestive of movement down below.  I looked at the lily's, now in a state of decay, and found myself drawn to them. Still beautiful as they neared their end, bent silhouettes with all the grace of dancers.

Returning home I was greeted by two dogs so happy to see me.  There were games of fetch, snuggles and nose nuzzles with my cats and kisses from my husband once he got home from work.  Today was a great day.

What kind of day have you had?