#45

#45 overhearing someone talking good about you.

There's just something about knowing that people are talking about you, and what they're saying is positive, it's enough to turn any gloomy day around.

It's a beautiful thing.

#44

#44 Beautiful Days

Where you just sit back and really take in and enjoy everything and everyone you have around you.
Yesterday as we were coming back on the boat after a full day with great friends, I saw a bird fly across the crisp, blue sky and realized...this isn't a picture, this is my real life, and it is such a beautiful thing.

#43.

#43.
Doors

Pretty, old, rustic doors
Doors with character
Doors that close.
Doors that make you feel secure
Doors that feel familiar

It's a beautiful thing.

#42.

#42. Kind words.

The simplest, most inexpensive gift anyone could ever give
And probably one of the most life altering.

It's a beautiful thing.

#41.

#41. Sleeping in.

Staying up super late at night
Into the early hours
Enjoying yourself, being productive, spending time with someone you care about, etc.
Then being able to turn the alarm off
And sleep until the hour-place on the clock is in the double digits.

It's a beautiful thing.

#40.

#40.
Climbing big oak trees that have red swings on them.

In the middle of a busy street, there is still a small form of the good life we can cling to.
I plan on clinging to it with all my might.

It's a beautiful thing.

especially when shared with beautiful people.

#39.

#39.
The smell of fresh fruits.

There's something in this that just makes the world feel a little bit better.

It's a beautiful thing.

#38.

#38.
Those nights when you just realize the great things in your life.

Things around you can really seem pretty crappy
But, when you take the time to look around you at the things that make you smile
The things that make life worth living
you realize

Life is a beautiful thing

#37

#37. Socks.

One of the best things I have found is putting on new, fresh socks.

I mean, think about it.
It's one of those things that people take for granted.
Think about homeless people the next time it rains, and how wet their feet must be.

Think about this post the next time you put on socks.

It's a beautiful thing

#36

#36. Trees

Whether they're big thick oak trees you can climb
Little funny looking ones
Old dead ones
Droopy leaved trees...

No matter the tree
there's something comforting about them.

It's a beautiful thing

#35

#35. Long Conversations.

Sitting around, starting at one topic, which leads into a million other rabbit trails
Getting to know the one or two people in the speaking.
It's a beautiful thing.

#34

#34. Tears.

The sweet release of everything that feels so overwhelming.
It's a beautiful thing.

#33

#33. Freedom.

When you can spend days shooting guns in your backyard, laughing, and making fun of each other.
While eating insane amounts of food.

It's a beautiful thing

#32

#32. Dear Friends

Ones that you can share the deepest parts of your heart with
Without an ounce of fear.

It's a beautiful thing.

#31

#31.
Bubblewrap.

There is something about sitting and popping each bubble, one by one.
It does a lot for your soul and smile.

It's a beautiful thing.

#30

#30. a cold glass of water

Okay, maybe this is just me...
I know I don't drink enough water
but when you're super thirsty, and you haven't had any all day
then you load a glass with ice cubes and pour on some water
and drink it down

It's a beautiful thing

#29

#29. Lazy Days

When you probably have better things to do, but you don't do them.
at all.
and it's okay.

it's a beautiful thing.

#28

#28. Tiny things.

Whether it's a baby, a puppy, a tiny teapot, flower, seashell... whatever
Little things just have something about them that make you smile and feel all warm inside

so the next time you see your short friend
give them a high five!
Just, not too high.

But appreciate them
Cause if nothing else, they make you smile.

It's a beautiful thing

#27

#27. The American Flag.

I went to a political gathering today
and as we sang
"I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the ones who died
And gave that right to me"

I almost cried.
It's hitting home.

God Bless America

It's a beautiful thing

#26

#26. Heartbeats.

Evidence that you're really alive.

it's a beautiful thing