There is a bald eagle's nest in a tree down the block from me; the eagles have returned every year now for seven years to raise their young. I pass it each day on the way to and from my bus to work. It's wonderful to see my neighbours -- many of whom usually are in a rush to get to work, school, city life -- stop and chat with one another as they stare up at the majestic birds. It's a wonderful break from the usual nose-down-march-to-work flow of the city, and it warms my heart everytime I see it or participate in it.
Even better are walks in the forest. I live right in the city, but it's a 15 minute drive to a nature reserve, with a lake and hiking trails and other such wonderful things. It helps centre me and is a wonderfully fun source of exercise. To me, there is no sound more beautiful than that of the wind blowing through evergreens while a stream babbles in the background.
Another perfect moment are those mornings when I wake up to the "four-way-spoon" with the cats -- a kitty snuggled behind my partner, who's snuggled behind me, with me cuddling our other kitty like a teddy bear. It's very warm and cozy, and is always one of those moments I want to live in forever. I love my little "family".
I'm feeling all warm and gooshy now...going to go hug a cat!
the little things that make your day fantastic...
