the little things

It was one of those nights. As I watched each hour tick away, I became more frustrated that my mind wouldn’t stop racing. I began to dwell on the irritating moments of my day, and let my aggravation take over, until God intervened. I suddenly realized how often I overlook those harder to notice moments that remind us why life is worth living. As a result, I decided I would make a more conscious effort to seek out the moments of joy in each day. Perhaps it will inspire you to do the same.

Monday, August 22, 2011

"Stay-cation" in Syracuse

seeing our soul friends again after 3 months of separation
a tour of their new home
4 rounds of our favorite game, everyone a winner

enjoying dinners out, using a Groupon certificate to cut our bill in half!
adventures in Ithaca, making stops for wineries
locally made food and drinks
beautiful vineyard views
$2 wine tastings
following the trail to an overlook, water cascading down
grapes bursting with flavor

laughing through an old movie
the combination of wine & fudge
conversations of all kinds, from silly to sacred
hiking to Tinker Falls
panoramic mountain top views
eating lunch under nature's overhang while water fell from above
exploring, playing in the falls

invitation to visit Axiom, a better understanding of its mission
an amazing book transformed into a movie
one last meal together, taking out the calendar to plan when we will meet again
a dark and lengthy car ride home, perfect for discussions with my hubby

3 comments:

ElastagirlAugust 22, 2011 at 11:45 PM
sounds absolutely perfect. Love the pictures, too! Great to see you today and share some pie and dreaming and updates! :)
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Megan SiegelAugust 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM
awesome pictures!! Can't wait to hear all about it when I see you every day next week!!!
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AnnetteAugust 23, 2011 at 11:01 PM
amazing! these pictures are beautiful!
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