BlogHer is doing an editorial series on beautiful moments, and I decided to participate. There are so many deep, meaningful moments in a life that are beautiful. These can include giving birth, which I haven’t done, or sharing a laugh with someone you love, which I have certainly done many times.
I decided to take a more lighthearted approach, focusing on the small, beautiful moments in my daily life.
Smelling good– I don’t often wear perfume, but I love scented lotions that are part of a perfume line. If I'm going somewhere special, as in "not to work", I add a layer of one of my favorites after I shower and moisturize. I like smelling good, and because I’m wearing a scented lotion which is not as fragrant as a perfume, sometimes I’m the only one who can smell it. This always make me smile.
Wearing strappy sandals– What’s not to like about sexy, cute shoes?
Anything red– My favorite dress is bright red, my favorite lipstick is bright red, and I have a pair of red slingbacks that make any outfit pop.
Holding a cocktail glass– There’s something about a stemmed cocktail glass that makes whatever drink is in it taste better.
Walking the dog early in the morning - I may look a mess, not wearing makeup, and throwing on the clothes I wore the day before. I may not have brushed my teeth (!). It’s just him and me, with the sun barely up. It's pure and totally unaffected. Fortunately, I don’t have to walk the dog really early most mornings, but when I do, it's a certain kind of beautiful.
Running– My knees stopped cooperating, so I don’t run anymore, but in my head, I still do. Running felt good, I looked good, and I loved looking at all the things, living and dead, in the Hudson River along the way.
Pedicure– Pretty feet actually stay beautiful for longer than a moment, but a pedicure is a relaxing way to feel and look more beautiful.
Walking on the beach– There’s something about the ocean that’s so beautiful and powerful. Being near the ocean makes everything better for me.
Beautiful moments are a lift and a gift. What are some of the small and easy, yet beautiful, moments in your day?
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