Of the world’s beauty. I think I’m still in awe…
(from my trip West. Bodega Head, CA)
And a friend gave me this Chinese Proverb recently. I feel like these photos illustrate it perfectly.
“Be like the WATER not the ROCK. When you meet obstacles in your life — flow over or around them – just as the WATER flows over and around the ROCK.”
Can I move to California? I think I fell in love.
Yes, I know Easter was technically yesterday but Happy Easter anyway! Better late than never, right? I wasn’t able to spend it with my family as they left the day before. Although the four wonderful days I was able to spend with them were fantastic…wouldn’t have traded them for anything!! I realized how much I love being able to spend time with my mom, grandma, and little brother. Miss you guys!
Even though I wasn’t with family, I was able to spend some of my Easter with a wonderful friend. Nothing is better than starting the day at church with some friends (and seats!!). I will also add, I’ve never had to stand in line waiting to get in to church…until today…
Church was followed by lunch with a fantastic water view and a great friend! The walk out onto the pier was just an added bonus. I have to say, I really feel blessed!
Randomness:
These babies will be going in the freezer…nothing beats a frozen thin mint…
Uh oh...
And I was just at the gym…could someone explain to me why many male personal trainers are very attractive. I guess it’s a nice eye-candy bonus when I’m working out.
Now for that letter:
Dear Papa,
I was at the gym swimming today and in the lane next to me was a little girl taking a swim lesson. I thought of you and wanted to say thank you. If it weren’t for you, I’m not sure I would have been swimming in the lane next to her. You taught me how to swim, how to go underwater. More importantly, how to love the water and the lake. I’m also pretty sure the little girl would have reminded you of me when I was little and you were giving me swim lessons. Giggling, splashing…and thinking I couldn’t swim as far as you wanted me to…or swim underwater. I’ll always miss you…and always think of you when I’m in the water (pool, lake, river), swimming, skiing, or just staring at it.
Thank you, for not only the swim lessons, but all the lessons. All the memories. All the laughs.
Love you always,
Laura
la piccola felicita 