Last weekend my littlest sister and I had a girls night, where we spent the entire evening together. As soon as I got home from work we went to our favorite frozen yogurt shop, and then headed home to watch Harry Potter in our PJ's. That night we had a sleepover on the couch, and the next night she slept over in my bed. It was so much fun to hang out with my adorable little sis. She is just the cutest thing ever, we always have fun together. I can't believe she is 11 years old. So old, and such a little girl! I love her.
I have also recently been doing my best to run as often as I can. My dear friend and I want to run a half marathon this coming spring, so we are starting now...I have been doing pretty well with running nearly everyday. Which is quite an accomplishment for me, considering I have never been consistent when I run, ever. Also, because I wake up so early to go to school. Every day it is an exhausting internal battle trying to move my body. It is hard to run several miles between school and work when I wake up at 4:30 am. Seriously? I will never complain about another 8:00 am class. 6 am makes 8 am look like a lazy Saturday morning. Only 3 weeks left! I can do it. Right? I swear, once I get a decent amount of sleep at night I will be better with exercising. It may be an excuse, but in my opinion it's a dang good one.
Anyway. I have a favorite running trail. One night I went running just as the sun was beginning to set...you know that time of day when everything seems to have a golden glow? When the sun is in just the right spot as you're driving and you fear for the life of those in your path because you are blinded? It is my favorite time of day. I think everything is so much more beautiful when the sun is working so hard to illuminate the world as best it can. As I was running, I just had to turn off my ipod because I was in absolute awe of the beauty around me. I have never realized the hundreds of shades of red, orange and yellow floating on the tree tops. The sun was streaming through the leaves, casting cool shadows, and thick tunnels of crisp air along the path.
Not to mention the absolutely breathtaking mountains. They had such a golden glow to them, and were so majestic, just waiting for nightfall. I honestly had tears well up in my eyes. I was so overwhelmed with how incredibly beautiful it is. I am so lucky to live somewhere so diverse and rich in seasons. I just had to share.
I love traveling, and I know there are countless beautiful views throughout the world, however I believe that one of the most beautiful views is right in my backyard.
