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Monday 21 January 2013

First


Walking out into early morning, the sky, still a sleepy blue, begins to wake. It is literally freezing this morning. At some point during the night, whilst I was fast asleep, the first few flakes of snow fell silently to earth. The light bouncing off the crisp whiteness bathes me in its glistening glow. And then I hear it, I feel it...The sensation that suddenly floods my body with utter joy; snow crunching and compacting under my feet. Being one of my secret pleasures in life, I begin to smile as I take a deep in-breath of air and watch as a cloud of warmth leaves my body and vanishes just as quickly. 
With the realisation that this is the first snow of the year, I begin to think about all the other firsts in my life; the first time I came to this bustling city, alone...the first time I sat on a plane and watched the ground drift away...the first time I ate gelato...the first kiss...the first time I found love and the first time I lost it. 
Life is littered with firsts and, as constantly changing as the world is, that will never change. There are endless opportunities for new beginnings everywhere, and as I continue on my journey, I suddenly feel excited for all the firsts that are yet to come.

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  1. This is heart-warming. So healthy to be able to appreciate the first snow every year and the first everything.

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    1. Thanks Mitch. Looks like more snow is on its way :-)

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  2. No snow where I live (Florida), but I used to live in snowy Massachusetts, so I understand what you feel. The first snow is like the first day of spring.

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    1. Nice and warm in Florida! The first snow of the year is always special.

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  3. Love it, has made me think about my 'firsts', some good, some bad but all just as important. love you. xxx

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    1. There will always be 'firsts', my lovely. And each one brings with it a lesson. xx

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  4. What a thoughtful post. I loved this. Reading it should fill everyone with a sense of hope.

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    1. Thank you so much my friend. Hope you are well. :-)

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  5. Yes, very thoughtful and well-crafted. Thank you for your honesty.

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