never lose my sense of wonder

I wonder about; are ALL ex-husbands complete dicks??

I’m not sure that’s the correct context of ‘wonder’...

I think i have this one done. I might be a little older and not as facinated with the worl but i am still a kid at heart. I am going to go do something pointless and see if i still have that wodner.

I saw this goal on another 43er’s list and it really resonated with me.

Our lives are so hectic, convoluted and polluted I feel that holding on to that sense of wonder, of awe we had as children is very necessary.

I can recall about 9 years ago, there was a vicious storm and as usual I was sitting by the window fascinated. Afterward, I noticed the beginnings of a beautiful rainbow forming in the sky so I ran outside and banged on my next door neighbour’s door (we were very good friends) because I wanted to share it with her. Rainbows are best enjoyed with good company.

She was completely perplexed by my excitement and she said something along the lines of ‘what’s the big deal, so there’s a rainbow??’. Needless to say, i felt a little dissapointed. I started to question whether or not I was being silly or childish.

I still run outside. :)

There have been times where I have taken things for granted. In the situation I am in, I appreciate the time I have to have time for me. I also have visited places that put me in complete awe especially some of the national parks in the western US! Nature has taken on a whole new meeting after being in congested traffic for such a long time. It’s nice to spread my winds, take in the fresh air, and seek out nature at its finest!

I never would have thought I’d say this, growing up. But over the past 20 years I have found that they have this tremendous knack for empathy, for knowing when you’re feeling bad and being there for you in a warm, loving, furry way. It’s amazing, and oh so welcome.

It’s amazing how a pod of dolphins saved a man from drowning.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20081217-178401/Dolphins-save-Palawan-fisherman

this is not a short-term thing,we should always remind ourself,don’t forget it.

I love going to aquariums just to look at all the colorful fish and am always amazed at how they can all live so nicely in one gigantic tank. Give me an aquarium and I can spend hours sitting in front of one tank, just staring into the water. That is what can make life grand.

This can be easy to do around my Santa Claus/Easter Bunny/Tooth Fairy-believing daughter. She loves to learn, and everything is a wonder to her. It’s hard to break out of the workaday “grown-up” mindset, but when you do, how beautiful it is …

I was annoyed this morning by the loud twittering of birds which woke me up at 4:10 this morning. I’d left the window open because there was a beautiful breeze last night.

But you know, I’m glad to have the birds singing. With the pollution in the city and the crap they’re putting into our food supply, we’re lucky to still have any birds to listen to at all.