Life is beautiful if you let it be

I like looking at a mountain then hiking to the top and gazing out over the landscape feeling accomplished. I like camping and making food over the campfire and waking up to watch the sunrise and hear the forest come alive. I like coming in from the cold and curling up on the couch with a soft blanket and warm drink.

I like going to sports events and cheering and yelling and celebrating with my fellow fans when we score. I like going to a bar and having a drink and striking up a conversation with someone I've never met. I like going to concerts and dancing and getting hyped and being serenaded.

I like getting together with my family and friends for holidays and enjoying a nice meal and catching up with everyone. I like traveling to new places and seeing things I've never seen. I like trying new foods and new activities.

I like coming home from work and hugging my dog and seeing how excited he is that I'm back. I like going to sleep next to my partner and feeling her hand search for mine under the covers. I like looking into her eyes and kissing her and telling her how beautiful she is.

I like swimming and skating and skiing. I like pad Thai and potato salad and kiwis and cheese. I like a glass of ice water on a sweltering hot day.

I could go on all day, I enjoy so many different things in this life. I am blessed to be able to be on this ride, through all the good and bad.

Life is beautiful, if you let it be.