Embracing Life’s Simple Joys: A Day of Joy, Connection, and Discovery 🌲📚🗣️
A day filled with simple joys, from morning coffee and walks in nature to playing fetch with a black lab, volunteering, and ending with a beautiful sunset, all while embracing life’s precious moments
Hello, friends, travelers, and Life is a Journey community!
Every day, I wake up with the sun, or in Oregon with the rain, and strive to live with passion, embracing the simple joys that make my life precious and purposeful.
My goal is to make each day a masterpiece, filled with moments that are priceless and don’t require maxing out my credit cards.
Here Comes the Sun 🌞☕🥞
There’s nothing better than that feeling when you first open your eyes after a good night's rest, feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead.
I like to wake up early to brew a fresh pot of coffee and savor a great cup of Joe in bed before a delicious breakfast with pancakes, maple syrup, and sliced bananas.
Playing Fetch with Fido 🐕🦞🎾
As soon as I return downstairs, I am greeted by the boundless energy of a black lab, holding a lobster toy and a tennis ball in his mouth, ready to head outside to play fetch in the yard.
His tail wags furiously, and he makes funny dog snorts with the deepest brown eyes you have ever seen. The joy and energy are contagious, and it’s good motivation to spend a few minutes enjoying the outdoors, rain or shine.
A Walk in the Forest🌳☕🐦
Every day I set a goal for 10,000 steps in the forest—listening to birds singing and making the most of my most valuable resource—time—pursuing my passions with enthusiasm and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
There’s something magical about listening to the birdlife singing in Lake Grove (Finches, Robins, Crows, Chickadees, Siskins) up in the trees (Douglas-fir, Oregon white oak, Western red cedar, maples, even a Giant sequoia) that surround me.
As I walk down the steps to Lake Oswego, I search for ducks, geese, Great Blue Heron, Red-Tailed Hawks, and eagles, and maybe even catch a glimpse of a fish splashing in the water.
Finding Purpose and Passion📚✍️🍎
Carpe diem.
During the week, I love to be creative by reading, writing, coaching, and serving my community by volunteering at the local food pantry and leading the Writers Corner for the National Writers Union.
On weekends, it’s all about fun—exploring the treasures of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest on outings and adventures.
Family, Food, and Fun👨👩👧👦🍽️📚
After a busy day, there’s nothing like spending quality time with family, enjoying a meaningful conversation, and enjoying a delicious meal together. Whether it’s a picnic or an evening farm-to-table event in the garden, these moments of connection are priceless.
Colorful Sunsets🌅🌍✨
Thank you for being a part of this journey. Let’s continue to embrace life’s simple joys and explore the world together!