Saturday's Lion 10-15-16

Copyright 2015 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Saturday.  Today might be a day to get up, get out and get going - to roar!!  Oh wait - this guy is yawning.  Oh well, I guess that means today might be a day to get up, get something to eat, wander around, maybe watch a little tv and then - yawn - go back to sleep.  Well, some days not even the mighty lion feels like roaring.  So maybe, after a long week with lots of hard work, it's fine to take a day to relax and do nothing if that's what you want.  I think I'll take a cue from this mighty lion and relax today.  

I hope you had a wonderfully relaxing Saturday.  Thank you for looking.  See you tomorrow.

Sunday Serenity 11-01-15

Copyright 2015 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Sunday. Ahh, serenity.  What is serenity?  According to Dictionary.com, it is a noun meaning "the state of being serene, calm, or tranquil...".  The word serene is an adjective meaning "calm, peaceful, tranquil; unruffled".  I see all of that in this scene.  My friend is enjoying a relaxing time on the river with nothing more than her kayak, a little fishing gear, and her thoughts, unencumbered by the noise of a busy world.  Out here, there is peace and quiet; the kind that rejuvenates the body and spirit.  This is the kind of day that is my Sunday; my church, if you will.  This is what I dream of on those many busy days when I can't be on the river.  This is what keeps me sane. This IS my Sunday.  The good thing is, I don't need to wait for an actual Sunday to have this kind of day.  My Sunday can come any time of the week.  And, if I had my choice, I would have more than one "Sunday" in a week.  I can't, of course.  Some weeks I don't get a "Sunday".  But, I can always have a partial Sunday in my mind.  Enjoying the visualization might not be the same, but some days it's all I have.

How about you?  Where is your serenity?  I'll bet it's beautiful.

I hope you had a serene Sunday.  Thank you for looking.  See you tomorrow.

Tuesday's Relaxation

Copyright AJ Horton

Hello and happy Tuesday.  Tuesday is one of those days, for me, that, by the end of the day, I need a little distraction.  Today I choose to look at the water ane the sky - mostly the sky.  Sometimes looking at the sky relaxes me.  And when you put water with it - well, it's like the best day ever!  So at the end of a busy day, being able to gaze upon such beauty just takes away all of the day's stresses so I can relax mind and body.  Tomorrow's another day and while tomorrow may be just as busy as today, tonight I have this photo to gaze upom - and I relax.

I hope you had a great Tuesday.  I thank you for looking.  See you tomorrow.

Bench Life on Thursday 10-22-15

Copyright 2105 AJ Horton

Hello and happy Thursday.  After all that hiking to Pearson's Falls this week, why don't we just go a little southeast and sit on a bench?  We can drop a line and stay a while - maybe catch some fish, get away from electronics like cell phones and enjoy the peace and quiet.  It won't be totally quiet though, the birds will be singing - maybe the squirrels will be playing and talking to each other.  We can just sit, enjoy the view and sounds of nature.  I hope you're able to join me - even if it's only in your mind.  Remember, relaxing and detoxing your brain from all of life's stressess is part of the life balance that we all need.

I hope you had a great Thursday.  Thanks for looking and relaxing.  See you tomorrow.

Monday's Excursion

Copyright AJ Horton

Ok, so yeah, I know it's Monday.  And yes, I had to work a long, hard day.  Probably you did as well.  But, through it all, wouldn't you rather be here?  Would you rather be fishing?  Or at least have your pole set up so if a fish does bite, you can reel it in?  Or, just pretend to fish?  Either way, here you can get away from work, cell phones, computers and all the noise that comes along with those things.  Why not enjoy the time here?  The time that you have to yourself?  You know you want to.  You can go there today - right now.  I love imagining this time to myself without work or electronics and just relaxing in the sun, shade and water all day long.   So, I gave my all to work today, but now, I'm imagining how I would have liked to have spent my Monday.  And I relax.  The stress of today is leaving me.  I am at peace.

How about you?  How was your Monday?  Are you ready to put it all behind you and relax?  Want to go fishing?  Find relaxation and peace?  Please enjoy the visual.  Take as long as you'd like.  Thanks for looking.  See you tomorrow.

Thursday's Relaxation

Copyright AJ Horton

C'mon, relax, sit down and stare a while.  Thursday's here and almost gone now so it's time to take a seat and relax.  Maybe you can't sit in this beautiful chair and enjoy this great view, but I'm sure there's a comfortable one for you close.  If not, find one now and go there!  Relax.  Let the day's stress and strain leave your body as you take deep breaths and enjoy just....being.  Anyway, that's what I'm going to do.  I hope you'll join me.  We can start a movement of evening relaxation.  Let's do it - starting tonight.  I am already there.  Thanks for looking.  Enjoy relaxation.  See you tomorrow.

Saturday Idle

Copyright AJ Horton

Saturday's here!  Yay!  We worked all week for this.  Now what?  Well, as my friend from Cedar Key, FL would prefer, how about let's make it an "Idle Speed Only" weekend?  Sometimes you just gotta go for that.  This guy was hanging out at the marina one day and I was the fortunate one to capture him.  I'm sure he was a normal sight for the locals, but to a tourist like me, well, he was special.  And he still is to this day.  He has a place in my house as I try to remember that home is not just for working or cleaning.  I don't always need to be busy.  Home is also a place where I can be idle and just relax and put my feet up.  Saturday is a good day for just that kind of activity. 

Whether you have a busy Saturday schedule or you just want to be idle like my friend, I hope you have a great day!  And when you've been too busy and want/need to be idle like my friend, please think of this guy and give yourself permission.  Thanks for looking.  I'll see you tomorrow.

Friday Wishing

Copyright AJ Horton

Okay, so it's Friday and it's still very, very cold - except in this photo.  This is in one of my favorite places, St Marys, GA.  I just love looking at the colors of the sky, the water, the grasses.  And knowing it's warm there, much warmer than here.  But now it is still Friday, and Friday is special.  For many, it signifies the end of a work week and the joyous weekend begins with possibilities.  You can go out with friends, stay in with friends, stay home and relax with loved ones or that special someone.  Whatever this Friday and the weekend brings, I hope you enjoy.  Thanks for looking.  Maybe you'll feel warmer enjoying the photo from St. Marys.  See you tomorrow.