Cherry Blossom Season

cherry blossoms tree

It’s cherry blossom season! So much of the world is enamored with them, that I can’t help but celebrate these beautiful harbingers of spring too. Last year, I was in DC and saw some in person.

This year I haven’t traveled yet, so I’m enjoying others’ photos and videos. I knew that viewing them is a big activity. But I just learned that they’re edible. Many people enjoy drinking cherry blossom tea, along with foods infused with their flavor.

Maybe I’ll purchase some tea. Now I’m really curious and on the lookout for not only the trees, but some  confections too.

Time, Seasons + Planks

pocket watches telling time

So did you enjoy having that extra day last month? But then miss the hour we lost last night? Thinking about both changes in time makes life feel more arbitrary and random than usual.

In the natural world around us, we see the seasons change before our eyes. But the way humans interpret and manipulate time is based on the choices of very few people. The rest of us just go along with it.

I’ve always liked the idea of Leap Years and enjoy having more light in the evenings once Daylight Saving Time begins. But it is odd when you really think about it. Time is a social construct.

Time is also our most valuable resource, precisely because none of us knows how much we actually have. It is so precious. So how do we want to spend it?

If more of us thought deeply about this, I think we might choose to spend our time differently. The more time we get in life, the greater our appreciation for good health.

I’ve been making many changes over the years to improve my health, both physically and mentally. The latest tiny change that I’ve started is doing a daily plank. Like the late great RBG.

Once I blog something, I have a greater chance of sticking to it. So here it is! My goal is to do at least one plank every day for the rest of my life! And be able to keep increasing the time I can hold it.

Along with my language learning goals, it will be interesting to see changes over the next few months and years. This is another post to look back on and follow-up!

Girl Scout Cookie Season!

Quincy locations to buy Girl Scout Cookies
It’s been Girl Scout Cookie season for a while now. But I haven’t randomly encountered any cookies for sale. This is a problem.

One of the best things about this time of year is eating those delicious cookies! So, I’ve taken matters into my own hands and gotten intentional about finding some. Their website lets you search by location to find upcoming cooking sales.

This is the weekend! Have you had any Girl Scout Cookies yet this year?

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Screenshot: Girl Scout Cookie Search Results

Wollaston Beach in February

people walking on Wollaston Beach

The sunset was stunning tonight. Driving by Wollaston Beach. Looking at the sky and the water. The colors took my breath away. I was reminded again why I love Quincy.

Just a few moments drive from home and I’m by the water. I got out and walked around. The wind was biting cold, so I didn’t stay out for long. But I enjoyed these serene scenes.

Wollaston Beach with lights in the distance

Lights twinkling in the distance beyond the soft sand. Breathing in the fresh air. Noticing that it’s still light after 5:00pm.

sunset colors on Wollaston Beach

No filter needed. Sometimes reality is beyond beautiful.