Lately I have been really into
walking, there is nothing like picking a route and seeing where you end up.
Living in the city I have been able to go for walks and never see the same
thing two days in a row. I love discovering different parts of the city that I
have never been too, and it is also a great way to get to know the area that I
live in.
Today I decided to walk down to a
park that I have driven by many times but had never been too. As soon as I
started across the sweeping lawn that was part of the park I could smell it,
the lake. I don’t think that I can describe the smell of a lake, but it is one
smell that I really love. As soon as the breeze blew across my face I was
relaxed, it reminded me of home. I know that might sound strange but the truth
of the matter is that Lake Ontario smells like the lake that I grew up on, and
also Georgian Bay which is where my small town is located.
As a smile started to spread
across my face I found a place to sit down and look out on Lake Ontario. It
wasn’t the best day weather-wise, but it was nice enough that I was enjoying
being outside. I noticed some airplanes taking off, and could help but smile
wider at the sight of them. If you remember I have a special place in heart for
airplanes, and I couldn’t help but think that maybe something good was going to
come my way soon. (If you don’t remember why I love airplanes you can read
about it my post titles “Counting Airplanes”).
I put on the song Empty Threat by
Kathleen Edwards and leaned back where I sat enjoying the day. Airplanes kept
taking off in the distance, and I watched the runners and bikers pass by on the
trail. I think that this is just what I needed today. I came home and have stew
bubbling away on the stove almost ready for me to eat, what more could I ask
for?
