Oh the Places You Will Go

I have experienced a great deal in life and I have been captivated by a great many things. Over the years I am finding that I often seek out the little things in life to take note of and observe. The stars at night, a sunrise/sunset, the trees along a winding road, etc. These little things fill me with joy, they are a release for me. A way to clear my head of all of my worries and endless thoughts. To compliment these little things and the everyday beauty of life, there are certain events/trips/excursions that have truly captivated me in life and vividly stand out in my mind.

I have seen things ranging from Crater Lake in Oregon to Niagara Falls in New York. Climbed up the Porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and beached myself in Punta Cana. I have seen the Calgary Stampede in Canada and I have stood in four states at once. Admired our founding fathers faces' at Rushmore and got up close and personal with old faithful. Navigated my way through  buffalo herds in Glacier National Park and "hugged" the redwoods of California. There is so much out there to see and absorb. The feeling of the landscape. The power of nature. The beauty of your surroundings. The enormity of complexity and simplicity in the natural world. Being out traveling is very intimate because it draws so many emotions out of you. Landmarks, history, heritage, being mesmerized by the world around you is one of the best feelings. Losing yourself in thought and being truly captivated. The moments in life that take your breath away, add years to your life, fill your soul, bring you to tears... these are readily accessible through traveling!

There is so much beauty in the world, why limit yourself to the same-old scene where you grow accustomed to the magnificence of it and the area seemingly loses it's spark. Be worldly, travel, venture out and experience!

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