I was feeling pretty unambitious this morning. I've finished five days in a row at work and still have two more to go before I have a day off. Blah. It just makes me feel like staying in bed until it's time to go to work. :) But, I got up, it was a nice autumn day, and decided to head to the woods. My parents live about ten minutes away, in the country, so, I drove out there. My dad makes maple syrup on their land and has nice trails through the woods. I stole their dog and we went for a walk. I'd call it a hike, but my dad has his trails groomed so well that you can wear flip flops out there.
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Gus, my parent's wonder dog. |
It was just what I needed. We crunched through the brush, heard birds overhead, and just explored. Then I just sat in a lawn chair out there and read for a while. I let Gus wander around and it was just nice and relaxing.
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I love the way the sun shines through the trees. |
There's just something about woods that are good for the soul. I love parks, and beaches, and anything covered in grass in general, but woods always feel magical. I don't know if it's that you could scare up a deer or stumble across a scolding chipmunk, or just all the Chronicles of Narnia books I read. The leaves are starting to turn and fall already. But the woods still have a lot of green left and it make the light shine through in pretty little shafts.
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Perfect day to be outside. |
Then I came home and found my Color Swap partner's box had already arrived, so tomorrow I'll reveal all the awesomeness she sent!
So, now, after my little excursion, I feel more recuperated and I think I can manage come up with some sewing room craftiness this week. (And manage to survive two more days of work.)
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