Appreciation

     It is truly amazing how having something for a long time changes your perspective and appreciation for that thing. For me, that has been where I live. I have always dreamed of what it would be like to live in a bigger city on the east coast, with a completely different culture from the northwest. I never realized how lucky I am to live in Washington until now, though. Since my boyfriend just moved to New York City, I feel like I get a little bit of perspective every single day. I am constantly reminded that hardly anyone gets to enjoy nature the way I do, and I'm sure not too many people are able to drive downtown and take a run down to the waterfront. I am so lucky that every day I can wake up to the gorgeous trees that surround this area, and in a few short minutes by car I can be either at the bay or at a lake. And you can say hi to any person you see and get a friendly wave back. I am realizing that I need to take a step back and realize that what I have is incredibly special, and I need to savor every moment I have. I intend to do that from now on!

Just a few photos I want to share as well so you know what I am talking about...