Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Everyday Wonder


It looks like we opened our rainy season this Monday. With some variations, our weather will be like this for the next few months. It'll get cooler, but not dramatically so. We can pretty much wear the same jackets and light coats (again, with some variations) till Spring. I know I will miss sunny days, but at the same time, this mild climate really resonates with me - I find the cooler temperature, clouds and even rain comforting and sort of... "normal" :). Last weekend was warm and sunny though, but not as hot as they predicted - in mid to high 70s a few miles south of Tacoma where we spend last Sunday. I wrote about Grandview Trail which is a part of Pierce County trail system before - HERE, HERE and HERE. It is by far one of our most favorite places to go for a walk and to enjoy the surroundings - the beautiful Puget Sound and intricate shoreline with little islands. It is always a great photo opportunity and one of many magnificent places around the Sound for watching a sunset, the only show on the planet which is guaranteed every day in every country, for everyone. Sometimes it comes in spectacular colors and shapes, other times more modestly, almost like it wants to be unnoticed - it's always different, and always free, no exceptions.



We arrived at the trail about hour or so before the sunset (which is very early where we live - about 7 PM these days), took a few shots of my casual outfit - it's all about colors and comfy shoes - and went walking each at our own pace, enjoying the colorful sky. 




There were many athletic walkers and relaxed wanderers like ourselves who would stop and watch the sunset in awe. Many were taking photos with their phones, some, just like Justin, brought their cameras. At times I see photographers with tripods coming to the trail - they know this spot.



At some point, I sat down on a concrete wall, in one of a few little circular areas for taking a break on the trail which goes on for miles. As I watched the sun going down, I suddenly felt tears quickly filling up my eyes, rushing down my cheeks... I did not want to stop looking at the sun right in front of me. I was afraid to move and loose even a tiny moment of the sunset. Quietly, only in my heart, I was saying thank you.



Thank you for shining on us, 
for giving your light and warmth to us all, 
happy and sad, 
strong and weak,
short and tall, 
each of us and all, 
every single day,
no exception.


Top - thrifted
Jeans - Ashley Stewart, sale
Sneakers - Born via Nordstrom Rack
Bracelet - Lane Bryant
Crystal earrings - from Russia, many years ago

18 comments:

  1. Lovely outfit Natalia and awesome sunset photos. Love your snakeskin kicks. What a beautiful thank you poem! xo

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  2. natascha! now i have tears in my eyes too!
    i went from "wow! - this warm colors suit our natascha very well" to "WOW! - what a gorgeous sunset" to swimming away in tears........
    and all before the day really started. i want to come over and give you a long, strong hug! wonderful post my dear!

    xxxxxxxx

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  3. Wonderful Autumn colours, and pics.
    Much love, dear Natalia
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  4. I love moments like the one you described. Something not so easily expressed but felt very deeply. The photos are gorgeous. I can't even remember the last time I actually saw a sunset. I need to get out in the late day more often. You've inspired me.
    Nice patterns and colors on the top too. It goes with the sunset!

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  5. Amazing picture of the skies! Thank you for sharing!
    You look elegant and polished as usual. Love the color of your jeans! And the top is perfect for them.

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  6. Amazing pictures, beautiful outfit in colors of autumn...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlVxH37NJMA

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    1. Nostalgic song - I was just a kid when it was popular :)

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  7. What a beautiful and heartfelt post, Natalia. I often feel the same way when gazing on a gorgeous vista and, living in the UK, you never know quite when you'll see the sun shine again. Your photos are gorgeous as are the earthy tones of your autumnal outfit. xxx

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  8. Natalia, you glistened against the back drop of the autumn foliage. Your golden rod pants and print top look stunning on you. Such beauty in nature. I hope you enjoyed your walk along the trail.

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  9. I'm so glad you shared your beautiful sunset with us ,it is such incredible beauty! it really is wonderful isn't it when we witness our world in it's glory and the moon (second pic from last) really does look like it's smiling down on you! p.s. you look amazing, your tunic and trousers are a gorgeous compliment to the sunset x x x

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    1. Thank you, my dear! Only it was the sun - only pictures of sun here. :) It really felt as we had a talk. :)

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  10. I like to look at sunsets too and then as the night falls I am more and more relaxed and to me it's like everything blends together and you blend with it. These pictures are beautiful! Rainy season at my place too but it's kinda rainy here all year long:) There's even a comedy picturing it well:) I'm posting link to the trailer ( at 0:45:)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Mx3HZ4_tI
    I love you jeans and they go great with the top which is btw awesome too:) xxxx

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    1. Blending together - yes, there is that... The comedy seems funny! It's almost like they talk about my homeland. :)))

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  11. What stunning sun set photos! A sunrise or a sunset can be incredibly moving. It's so special to have those moments when we witness them.
    I love how you dressed in those warm autumn colours to suit the landscape. This time of year is so beautiful and so are you! Our weather is much the same as yours but I don't mind at all. By March I will be a little tired of wind and rain but mostly I enjoy this time of year for cosy clothing, fires in my fireplace, soups and stews on my stove and the cloud formations I watch out my window every day. It's good to be alive.
    xoxo

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    1. Soups and stews sound WONDERFUL! Erica too talked about them the other day... I'm going to make my fave pumpkin soup this week! I think I bought every single type of pumpkin and squash in the store!!!

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  12. Amen! Thankyou sun and thankyou Natalia! Beautifully captured in word and image. You are a blessing my friend. Oh and you also look gorgeous just by the by! :-D Wishing you many more sunsets and maybe even some sunrises! Xo JJ

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    1. I am a night owl, so there are not very many sunrises in my life, though sometimes I go to bed after sun goes up. :)

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