I confess I'm obsessed. I just cannot resist a sunset. I got home from work the other night with such good intentions and plans for the hours I had before bed. It was my Friday, I was going to do this, and that, and go for a walk with my daughter. A productive start to my weekend. Go Toni! Good Girl!
But then as soon as I got home (of course!) I realized I had a bicycle key in my pocket that belonged back at work. And so I got in the car, feeling very virtuous with my plans to be back home within a half hour to get on with my schedule. And as I always do, I went around the beach. And right then I knew all my planning was in jeopardy. I really tried to forget the half hour time limit I had imposed on myself. And the walk I knew would be good for me. Those things just weren't going to happen.
The sun going down was just SO beautiful I had to stop and take out my camera, you know...to take "just one". But the beauty of a sunset (or sunrise for that matter - a vivid one can make me late for work) always keeps me spellbound. The settings suns effect on the colors of the clouds and the reflection on the water can always keep me snapping away. I am really envious of the runner in the first picture because I don't think I could ever not stop to look. And of course take pictures.
So much of my life is ruled by the sun, as are all of ours. Light, dark, when to rise, when to sleep. It occupies a good part of my job as a concierge too. A lot of our visitors attitudes can be predicted by the suns gracing us with it's appearance, or it's frowned upon no show. I confess, I'm hooked. So if I've made plans with you, and I'm just a bit late - chances are I've stopped in my tracks because I just can't help myself. And if 5 minutes mysteriously turns into 20 I promise myself I'm just going to enjoy it, because there's no looking away from a masterpiece for me. I'll just consider it the Key West version of stopping and smelling the roses! Besides, I do get to share the pictures with you, right? And sharing this place I call home is my very favorite thing to do...
Smiles,
XO
Toni
Smiles,
XO
Toni
It's like watching nature paint. Each second brings a new, amazing, beautiful canvas. And no matter how many times I tell myself the sun sets every day - there I am, smiling. And who knows what tomorrow will bring? I sometimes feel like I am always running, running, but never really going anywhere. So if watching this sun set is the only way for me to stand still who am I to judge?
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