Simple Pleasures

I have come to realize that beauty and happiness is simple, at least for me. I feel that people are constantly searching for happiness and beauty in all the wrong places when really, it's right there. One just might have to look beyond the physical elaborations and notice the smaller moments or objects that form the beauty. 

 Last week I had the honor to see Stonehenge . Off in the green , open countryside of England sit tall and strong in structure vertical and horizontal rocks. All in the formation of a circle, with the continued mystery of their origin. As I approached these rocks, I was astounded at the beauty of their simplicity. Each curve, line, and angle compose this formation but together they stand in a circled group with this huge question, how did they get here? My tour guide, Angie, told us that most believe cave men moved them by rolling them on top of logs, but it's hard to fully understand since the rocks weigh over 5o tons! 

Upon my visit to Stonehenge, we went to Bath. Bath is one of the first Roman cities in England, since the first settlers of England were Romans. The beauty of this city is indescribable. It's a small town in the middle of the green, countryside. Oh, and the baths are magnificent! To this day, the natural hot springs continue to heat and disperse water into the Roman baths. Brits used these baths to relax, meditate, and socialize. They are very much like our spas at home. I'm thinking we picked up this idea from them ;)  After, I headed into town, grabbed a delicious panini and did a little shopping. I bought some of the best vanilla green tea from a cute, corner tea shop mmmm...i love tea :) The architecture is much like Italy's, small ornate details, tan concrete, cobble stone floors, and small cafe's lining the streets. Stonehenge and Bath was probably one of my favorite sites and days thus far!

Besides the beauty of these historical sites, I find happiness and beauty by simply roaming the outside markets on the weekends by myself, grabbing a latte or tea, and sitting on a bench in a nearby park and writing or reading. I can't get this time at home, and it's something I wish everyone could experience. Seeing the beauty of the trees and nature, with the mix of people laughing, talking or simply having a nice picnic, literally brings a smile to my face. The other day I went to Regent's Park, which is a large park in London, but it's beauty simply elated my spirit. I could not resist to repeatedly share my joy and love for this park to my friends over and over! Each time we approached a new area of the park, I had to take about 50 pics from every different angle. I didn't want the moment to end or to ever be forgotten. After going to Regent's, it is now by favorite park! 

Well as you can see, I truly am happy. I have never felt so happy with myself and my life. Living here and experiencing so much change is a fresh breath of air. And for once, I have time for myself to reflect on the hidden simple pleasures of life and this world God gave all of us to experience.

Cheers from London. I promise to update more frequently. I think I am having too much fun!

xoxo