Pineapple Express

It is only late autumn yet it has been feeling as cold and heavy as winter, that is, until the Pineapple Express arrived late yesterday evening. The concrete on the back step twinkled with condensation from the fifteen degree temperature change that occurred within what seemed like seconds. I awoke this morning to golden sunlight streaming in the windows and laid on the floor like a cat to bask in the warmth.

After the coffee kicked it I got dressed for a run and immediately turned around to come back inside. I was over-dressed and smiled as exchanged a long sleeve fuzzy thing for a sheer tank top. It was windy and gloriously warm out, I could almost smell the green coconuts and plumeria. Today I'm grateful that Hawaii sent some love my way.

I'm sure the mountain folks were all stoked for ski season and the rapid snowmelt probably made their hearts sink. I know it will get cold again soon but it was really nice to have a tropical reprieve and get some much needed Vitamin D therapy today. Thank you Hawaii and the forces of nature, it truly is a beautiful thing how the weather can change so quickly and I do appreciate the variety. Aloha! 

Is it snowing yet?

It's cold here in the NW and its supposed to snow soon. I really hope it does. I want to watch the white frozen crystallized water fall gently from the frigid skies and pile up in layers as a blanket of pure bright sparkling refractions of light on solidified liquid. It's like pure magic the way the clouds are created as they cycle from the earth to the sky in wet and dry forms. It's been too long since it's snowed hard and stuck here so close to sea level and I hope everyone stays safe in the winter conditions. I know it can cause problems for some but I wish for pure aesthetic reasons that we get absolutely covered in snow and that it lasts a little while. That we can all take a moment to look around at the white with the wonder in our eyes that we had as children seeing snow for the first time. To appreciate it for what it is on a level that disregards the potential troubles it causes when schedules get in the way of us being fully present to life as it surrounds us in beauty. Praying for safe travels and happiness for everyone while simultaneously wishing for a wild white wonderland.