Now that it’s
practical to wear denim shorts, sunglasses, and lightweight kimonos, a picnic
at one of my favorite neighborhood parks sounded more than ideal. My sister,
Amy, has recently picked up the art of long boarding so we each took turns
practicing on a Venice-made Arbor board on our way to the park. A rucksack with
a picnic blanket, my favorite magazine, snacks, and a camera in hand, we set
out to enjoy the beautiful sunny weather.
When we arrived,
I couldn’t help but look forward to the relaxation and moment of paradise
ahead. Imagine a small park filled with children ecstatically running towards
the nearest ice cream truck after getting the approval of their parents, dogs
playing wildly in the sand, parents discussing their personal issues on
benches, and the occasional bystander gathering his thoughts near the trunk of
a tree. The scene was just like this, everything in perfect ratios. When I was
younger, I never really took the time to notice such small details in my
surroundings. But nowadays, I’ve been making the habit to appreciate these
little things and seek beauty wherever they are.
After ten
minutes of long boarding, Amy and I walked around for a bit until we found a
nice spot in the shade. We fixed our blanket and took some deep breaths.
I brought with
me one of my favorite seasonal magazines called Kinfolk. These quarterly lifestyle magazines feature gorgeous
images, recipes, and travel tips written with grace. I would undoubtedly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a light, intimate read to unwind and slow
down. While my sister was long boarding along the sidewalks by the park, I
played some music (Blackbird Blackbird’s Hawaii being my initial track) and got
a head start on the food…(*subtle-not-so-subtle evil smirk*).
Luckily, I saved
her enough popcorn to keep her satisfied :-) After we shared some laughs and
stories until we lost track of time, we called it a day. Sometimes it can
really mean a lot to go outside and enjoy the weather, even if it’s just for a
couple of hours.
“This curious world we inhabit is more
wonderful than convenient; more beautiful than it is useful; it is more to be
admired and enjoyed than used.” –Henry David Thoreau
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