Sunshine is sweet

The sun rose today... as it does everyday.  But instead of disappearing into the gray blanket of usual sky over the beach, it stayed.  Stayed for breakfast, lingered for lunch... and finally said goodnight after dinner, falling behind the horizon - showering any remaining broken clouds in pink, orange and purple.  It was almost surreal to have to squint my eyes together to focus, my eyelashes creating a hazy picture in front of me.  It was a good day... people came out of the woodwork to go about their daily routines - but something about sunshine helps them do that with a smile.  It seems people have a little more tolerance.. perhaps a tad more patience.  All due to that wonderfully natural Vitamin D - a rare jewel for those who live along the coast.  We often get lost among the mist and sideways rain, a common visitor.  There must be a dip in the jet stream somewhere out here where the clouds fall off and like it so much they decide to camp out for days at a time.
Growing up in Central Washington, it is easy to take the sun for granted.  I've written before about my summers and that dry heat... days and days full of 90 degree temperatures and enough natural Vitamin D to last the rest of the year.  But in this area, the sun shines when it's good and ready and people who plan outdoor weddings and birthday parties are considered among the boldest of risk takers.
Luckily, there isn't a shortage of beauty in this area.  Everything is green and lush and the view of the Pacific Ocean is enough to take your breath away.  The trees who seem to have souls tower and sway, while the vast wildlife play beneath.  The storms that brew off the coast are amazing in themselves and have the ability to remind you just how small and human you are.  30 foot waves are normal.. I mean, we do live at the most dangerous bar in the world.. and come on, if "Cape Disappointment" doesn't clue you in...you are more dense than the marine layer.
So when the sun shines, we all come outside.  We make a point of soaking it up, taking walks and standing around in it..letting it wash over our shoulders.. even if the temperature hasn't climbed past 35.  Sunshine is sweet.  It's rare... we'll take it how we can get it... and we will thank God for the blessing every time.

Here's to sunny days.. my lovelies~
T♥