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Beautiful Day

You know its a perfect day when:

You walk outside and you're neither hot nor cold. Its like you're skin doesn't even know that you're in the elements because the air is the perfect temperature. You could wear almost anything and be comfortable; a tank, jeans, dress, bathing suit, t-shirt. Its the type of weather that you pray for to wear your favorite outfit.

The sun just slightly kisses your skin. Its so gentle that you don't feel its burning heat and you're not craving its warmth through a black sweatshirt. Its bright enough to make you smile but not so bright that your face is contorted into a squinty mess.

The wind is so soft as it licks the small hairs that cover your body. It makes the leaves rustle ever so slightly to make that sound that reminds you of summer. That sound that you crave on cold, winter nights. It blows through your open windows making your house smell fresh and clean.

The birds chirp their happy songs and there is no way that you can be unhappy and not smile when you're outside. Dogs bark, kids laugh, people chat, lawnmowers are going in the distance.

Being inside is almost a crime on a day like today. Everyone uses this time to go for a bike ride, have that perfect run, walk with friends and play sports int he park. It feels like a community that has gathered outside to give thanks for mother nature's blessing.

Deep breath. Close your eyes. Smile. This is why we are alive.

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