Spring is here and with it comes so much. Longer days, warmer weather and our foliage in full bloom. For me, triathlon season starts, farm-to-table meals and patio dining return while my playful nature comes down with a case of spring fever. I’m reminded to soak in all the greatness that is another season.
Ok, so there’s also spring cleaning, allergies and taxes, but in my world all small hurdles to the energy and warmth I love so much about spring.
The last few weekends have been dreamy. Post first race of the season a small crew of the most loving, inspirational folks in my little Las Vegas world checked into The Westin at Lake Las Vegas. Poolside cocktails, good ole fashion s’mores roasted over a bonfire on the beach under a full moon and just the right balance of eat, laugh, breathe. Easter weekend brought clear skies and stillness, i.e dream cycling weather, pool time at home with family, in-house massages and a western horseback ride into the sunset for a cowboy cookout.
It’s weekends like these that remind me to be grateful for all life brings, for getting to experience so many things I love with the people I cherish most. While too many family members are just a bit too far, they are always in my heart and I will appreciate their next visits just that much more.
Whatever spring brings for you, I hope it brings you joy and peace. Life’s too short to take every moment so seriously, so laugh a lot, learn from your mistakes and get over things quickly. And, when all else fails take a little vacation time for yourself, even if only a few moments.
Finding My Fire 