Quel beau jour!
I have a new favorite spot on campus. Deb and I went for a walk out on the trails behind Peffer Park on this gorgeous afternoon. It was absolutely wonderful--the fresh outdoor scent, the light filtering in through the canopy of trees, the quiet creek trickling underfoot. One of the trails led up to a cliff overlooking a large section of the wildlife preserve. A crooked, ancient looking tree stood at the very top with its roots twisting and braiding along the cliff's edge. As we approached it, a host of butterflies encircled us. Have you ever been to one of those butterfly rooms at the zoo? It was a lot like that - only outside with no fences or crowds of strangers sharing the moment. The butterflies continued flying around us and momentarily landing on us until we eventually decided to head back. Quel beau jour!
Later, we went to see Surf's Up (yet another penguin movie... haha) in Hamilton. It was actually pretty cute. I was a little unsure of the style of the film - they treated it like a reality tv show, only with animated penguins - but it seemed to somehow work for them. The animation was spectacular as well. I couldn't believe the water and trees and everything - a lot of it looked awfully realistic. Seeing this movie really made me want to learn how to surf. So who wants to come with me to Hawaii? heh. I wish.
Since a lovely afternoon turned into such a beautiful evening, I went for a drive after the movie. I love just driving around deserted country roads with all the windows down in the summer. The gust of fresh air, the millions of twinkling stars up above... aaaah. *satisfied sigh* I pulled over and just looked up for a while, and I'm pretty sure I saw a shooting star. It's been a while since I've really felt God's presence like tonight. I really don't know why it takes me so long to go back.
Today was indeed refreshing and very much needed. Thanks =)
Later, we went to see Surf's Up (yet another penguin movie... haha) in Hamilton. It was actually pretty cute. I was a little unsure of the style of the film - they treated it like a reality tv show, only with animated penguins - but it seemed to somehow work for them. The animation was spectacular as well. I couldn't believe the water and trees and everything - a lot of it looked awfully realistic. Seeing this movie really made me want to learn how to surf. So who wants to come with me to Hawaii? heh. I wish.
Since a lovely afternoon turned into such a beautiful evening, I went for a drive after the movie. I love just driving around deserted country roads with all the windows down in the summer. The gust of fresh air, the millions of twinkling stars up above... aaaah. *satisfied sigh* I pulled over and just looked up for a while, and I'm pretty sure I saw a shooting star. It's been a while since I've really felt God's presence like tonight. I really don't know why it takes me so long to go back.
Today was indeed refreshing and very much needed. Thanks =)