Today’s tidbit: “With innovation and technology, seems we have forgotten to cherish the true beauty the world has to offer.” — A.C. Van Cherub

I think everyone has some sort of morning routine during the week, or at least tries to. A little over a year ago, in February, I joined a new gym with my roommate and started doing the 6am classes with her. I have never been a morning person (unless it involved a horse show) and used to think she was crazy. Once I finished the first few months though, I got into a healthy routine and actually enjoy doing the 6am classes now. Every morning there’s something different and it pushes you in new ways. It is a great way to start the day!

After the gym, I try to take Sammy on a long walk as well. It’s a great cool down for me and I know he enjoys saying hi to all his neighborhood friends. Yesterday was a beautiful sunny morning, and I happened to have my camera. It’s amazing how I can walk by somewhere and not notice the little things unless I am purposefully looking for something or have a camera. I think a lot of people are the same way, passing by life’s beauty everyday. I have been trying to get better about this and to really look around me, if that makes sense. Like the earlier post on Gerber daisies, I enjoyed doing a mini photo session capturing the beauty along our walk.

Speaking of routines, check out this list of 7 simple productivity tips you can apply today!

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Sammy was very curious about these bunnies, who didn’t hop away from him. I should have named him Curious George.

Stumbled across this yard covered in flowers.

What’s your morning routine? Do you take time to enjoy your surroundings? It seems like there is always something to do or somewhere to get to, but every now and then it’s good to just pause.

Have a wonderful weekend! I am off to Albany, NY to visit my mom and grandparents.