"Dancing in the Snow" by Stephanie Hutchins

Dancing in the snow. When will this happy feeling end? How much longer do I get to enjoy? Perfect VT snow day. Not too cold or windy, light snow falling down.

Dancing in the snow. No one around, I have this outdoors all to myself. Walking down the path with my headphones in, I’m jamming out by myself. Well, Onyx, my dog, was there with me, She’s doing her thing and I’m doing mine. I look at her and think about how life is so much better with her in it. I kept wanting to dance. When will this happy feeling end? How much longer do I get to enjoy? I took a few rips off my bowl before heading out, my joyous mood is enhanced from that. I don’t usually make it though a day without feeling irritated or down about something. Today feels different. Onyx and I were outside for much longer today, taking our time and enjoying this beautiful VT snow day. We get home after a long talk with my good friend. It’s always nice when I can spread my happiness around. We both work hard to live mentally stable lives. We get inside and the first thing I do is get comfortable to meditate, five minutes, I’m finally ready to try this on my own. I really should be doing this everyday, I did it, I can have care for myself like I give to others. I’m capable of loving myself. We have now reached the time of day that is known as the afternoon and I’m still happy with my day. I’ve been using my time well and I’m enjoying myself and not rushing through. These are the things I need to be writing down, I’m doing it, making the changes, look out world here I come.