sunsets

sometimes i get so caught up with checking things off my silly "to do list" that i forget to appreciate the simple things.

ro has been down in baltimore for a business trip this week, so coming back to an empty place has been lonely to say the least. i usually can't wait until 5:30 rolls around--i listen for the elevator ding in the hallway, followed by rob's keys jingling in the door...and then proceed to tackle him with hugs.

but since elevator dings have been non-existent, i distracted myself yesterday by sitting on the balcony and watching the sunset.

it was beautiful.  so beautiful that i actually felt guilty about the fact that i'd only watched it a handful of times.

isn't it amazing how small we really are?  a little perspective can give you such gratitude.