May I Never Get Used To…
April 21, 2024
About a year ago I started a list on my notes app titled “May I never get used to…” because sometimes I forget to notice all the lovely normal things in my life. The list includes things like:
the taste of fresh fruit
the sight of blue mountain silhouettes in the distance
the sound of kids laughing
the smell of coffee brewing
the feeling of being wrapped up in a cozy blanket
I’ve recently gotten to visit some pretty amazing places, and I’ve gotten to do some once-in-a-lifetime things, but it’s only made me realize how precious everyday life is.
A few weeks ago came across a little poem/doodle while scrolling on Instagram:
“How foolish to forget how rare all of this is.” - @sophia.rose.short
How foolish to forget how special a sunset is; how nice a walk and talk with a friend is; how cleansing a good cry while watching a good movie is; how delicious pizza eaten off of a paper plate is; how luxurious sleeping in your own bed is; how sweet talking to your grandparents on the phone is; how lovely a flower in bloom is; how therapeutic singing in the car is… the list goes on and on.
This week was such a great one. We had a few sunny days, a couple of wine tastings, a night out on the town, and a brunch to celebrate bud burst. Nothing super out of the ordinary happened, but I think after spending the week before on the road constantly, I was able to notice and appreciate more little moments. My daily walking path seemed prettier, coke with lemon tasted fresher, my couch seemed comfier, the flowers at the market seemed more colorful. My studies even seemed more interesting!
How foolish to forget how rare this all is!!
A year ago today, I made the decision to accept my acceptance to this master’s program. It’s crazy how time flies!! I’m so thankful for the friends I’ve made here, for the experiences I’ve gotten to have, and the things I’ve gotten to learn. May I never get used to how precious this life is!
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