Tuesday, February 10, 2009

do what you love

There is something important about doing things that you love. About finding, even if for just a brief moment each day, that zeal...that light...that lifts the spirits inside you. That fulfills you. At the end of a long, grueling work day on an overcast Tuesday, it's easy to come home, curl up on the couch and lose myself in the television for a few mind numbing hours. But it's worth it to throw on my boots, collar up Sophie and hit the trails with camera in hand. Worth it because I find....


the beauty of a pink February sky...


a light that reminds me of what's meaningful in my life...


and because I love it.

21 comments:

Hilary said...

Beautiful shots, Andrea. We've had some lovely sunsets lately. Beautiful to just see them. A bonus to capture them.

Gutsy Living said...

Those photos are lovely, especially the purple background in the last photo. Good for you for doing what you love.

Anonymous said...

You are right, it's so important to do something that you love each day. The photos from your and Sophie's walk are so pretty.

RURAL said...

Those are special sunsets, we don't always have those beautiful colors. Good for you to go out and capture them. Thanks for sharing.

Jen

Far Side of Fifty said...

Beautiful sunset colors..we are just grey..grey..overcast not pretty at all:(

Sharon said...

It is necessary for me to revitalize myself like this too...it's what keeps me HAPPY:)

uought2b.a.dog said...

I agree with you! I love spending time with Shamu,too.It is relaxing.

Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...

Gorgeous pictures Andrea. The purples are exquisite. Your words are so true!

Carolina said...

Is that purple sky real?
And you are right about doing what you love (you are a wise woman I think). And what's also important is 'Love what you do'.

b&g girl said...

i say cancel the cable when you look at that sky!

Sherri said...

Beautiful shots. This is the prettiest time of the year down here and I always find it invigorating.

If you "do what you love," you stay happy, healthy, and YOUNG no matter what your age.

gigi said...

What awesome sunsets. How lucky are you and thanks for sharing them with us.

pam said...

I'm afraid that I am guilty of the mind-numbing couch sitting, much too often.

Mason Dixie said...

Those are some beautiful pictures of the sunset. such an array of colors. who would have thought that it could be so beautiful like that. =)

Jan said...

Your photos are awesome. They remind me of my grandmother's old saying, "Red sky at morning - sailor take warning. Red sky at night - sailor's delight". Grandma had lots of good sayings.

Barry said...

The photos were obviously taken by someone who is doing what she loves!

NKP said...

So wonderful that you can appreciate the beauty of the outdoors. Beautiful photos.

Tatersmama said...

What beautiful photos... everything looks so peaceful and serene.
I'm afraid that after a long days work, I usually just opt to sit on my patootie, so who knows what I'm missing out on??

Geisslein said...

Beautiful pictures! I LOVE it, when the heaven has these special colors!!!

Ed said...

Well said, well photographed. Especially the last pic, very nice.

The Silver Age Sara said...

What incredible photos! Yes, I understand what you mean. It's so cold outside that it becomes much easier to watch TV than rouse myself but out there is a beautiful, wide world. Thanks!