the things I love

So I decided my first blog for the day was a little lame so I'm going to write another one :)

Today I was reminded of how much more I love the warmer months. I can't wait until it gets to be warm weather again. Not to be in a pessimistic mood or anything but I believe the official song for this winter is "A Long December" by Counting Crows. It started off happy "A long December and there's reason to believe that maybe this year will be better than the last." But then it just kinda ends up cold and sad.."I guess the winter makes you laugh a little slower, makes you talk a little lower." Somehow it seems as if the warmer weather brings out the warmer part of people, maybe its because there are more activities to do together in the summer or because the days are so long and the nights are warm. Summer nights are defintely my favorite time of day for anytime of year. During those few moments when the sun is just about to set and the sky glows dark orange and red. It can feel so perfect.

BUT...winter really isn't all that bad here are a few other things I've really loved about this winter..

Today was the first time this winter that the porch has been completely dry and it was a really nice day so I went to sit with my dog on the porch like I do every day during the summer. I think he was happy to have some company, he's basically been out there alone all winter lol poor dog..he has lots of fur though so he can handle it.

It reminded me how much I love just being able to sit on the porch and stare out at the sunset. Well its not exactly the sunset since the corner of the house is in the way but its almost the sunset...haha...He always tries to squeeze his head in under my arm and get as close to me as possible he practically lays right on me. When the weather is good we always watch the sunset together. He's always so silent and I always wonder what is going on in his head. Somehow it feels like he understands just whats going on in my mind and he will lift his head to lick my face at random times just to let me know he cares. Pretty soon he falls asleep and he just is so carefree and happy. He's so lucky I'm jealous. Haha. Even though he's not actually a person there have been so many times where those moments with him make my day. It sounds really cheesy you might not understand. But I love it.

Every once in a while when its not stormy and crappy there are really beautiful mornings. When I get off work in the morning its the perfect time to see the sun rising and usually there are a few small fluffy clouds that are bathed in the early pinks and oranges of the sun. Its really wonderful I love it and it makes me smile everytime. What a great way to start off a day.

I have gotten to go snowboaring just once this winter and it was amazing. I got to go with my little sister and help her learn. It was great to be with my sister I don't always get to spend much time with her and I love her. The weather was awesome, the sun was out and since there was no wind it was actually warm. The sky was so blue it was wonderful. It can be so breath taking to be on the highest peak just by yourself surrounded by silence and to look around at all the other mountains covered in perfect white glistening snow rising to the perfect shade of deep blue sky and you realize how beautiful this world really is. Then you realize how small you really are and you wonder how you ever got to be so lucky to be a part of this world. To me those are the moments that you live for.

Well....I was going to write more but its time to get back to work!