Day 33 - Sun Rays

I decided first thing this morning that even though the high today was going to be mostly in the single digits and for a brief period reach a high of about 16 degrees, this Arizona girl needed some sun – somehow someway! Every morning for as long as I can remember, I always include in my morning ritual the opening up all curtains and blinds in my home. Although I was never a fan of the extreme Arizona heat, I have never disliked my fair share of sunshine.

This past spring I purchased a beautiful lavender plant from the local farmers market. When the weather started getting cold, I had to remove it from the window it had been at. So now every morning when I open my bedroom curtains, I bring it over to where the direct sunlight shines in. And now I also include my cactus from blog day 6 and a beautiful succulent that my friend brought me when we had them over for dinner.

Today, even though just outside it was a windy blistering cold - my room was so brilliantly filled with bright sunshine. After my morning routine, I put on a summer tank top, a pair of athletic capris and my “old faithful” favorite pair of flip flops. I rolled up one of my thick and puffy down comforters and placed it down. With the sun beaming in, I sat down on the warm floor and reclined back onto the comfy backstop I had created. With my feet stretched out and my plants in view, I laid there for quite some time and just enjoyed the feeling of the warm sun beating in on me and the relaxing scent of my lavender plant. I thought of my blog, Heather and some upcoming things I will be doing in her honor and just relaxed. By the time I got up, my cheeks were glowing pink and I felt perfectly sun-kissed.