As Summer draws near, people (especially teachers like me) get excited about numerous things. I look forward to long summer days with my son Trayl doing a plethora of things. There will be time spent at cabins, miles on trails, hiking, camping, grilling, time at the beach/pool, more time to read, time spent with parents (grandparents)in Iowa, play dates with friends and family, trips to the zoo, and countless others activities. There is one thing though that really gets my blood flowing..the Sun!
To me, there a few things better than taking in a sunrise or sunset. While being in some sort of nature setting running is my preferred way to catch one of these amazing nature shows, catching a sunrise or sunset can be enjoyed almost everywhere (even in a car). If I had to choose between the two, a sunrise would be the choice for me. I love getting up early, lacing up the running shoes, and hitting the trails in the dark with a headlight. Waking up on the trail knowing that in due time the Sun will awake and make it's grand entrance into the day is an awesome feeling. It's fun to think of where I'll be on the trail when the Sun will announce the start of a new day. A day that will be fresh and new, and has endless possibilities. A day to enjoy and count all the blessing you have. A new day to do things different (or the same), and make lasting memories with the people we love.
While there are days in which a sunrise or sunset is not really possible due to the weather, those days help serve as a reminder of how lucky we are when we do catch a sunrise or sunset. So get out there and catch one of these marvelous sun events, and remember that each new day brings the possibility of two of natures free shows, you just have to get out there and enjoy them!
