Walking

I have walked to work twice this week. Today, it is pouring rain, but I walked anyway. It felt good to get out there and stretch my legs. I want to be able to actually do some hiking when we go to the Smoky Mountains this August. I don't want to be the one to hold the group back. So I am going to keep walking.
But beyond that...on my walks I have been taking my own advice. Today, I stopped by my neighbor's yard. Their yard is so gorgeous. They spend so much time working in it with pride and it shows. (I actually stopped one day while out walking when I spotted the Mr. in the yard and told him I really appreciated all the hard work they put in. It's absolutely beautiful. He just smiled). They have a beautiful rose bush right next to the fence. It is in full bloom and so lovely. The perfume of the blooms just transported me. I had to stop and just breathe in deep.
As I continued my walk under my umbrella, I came across a number of people driving along, looking frumpy. After all, it is raining and gray out. I hope the smiles I gave to each and every one brightened their day. A few even smiled back...I may have changed a mood today...that makes me smile...