Day 173.

Monday, June 22, 2009.

Ahhhh, the cabin. There is nothing quite like spending your days and nights in the middle of the woods. Breathing in nature is something I need, more than I realize until I have it again, and then I'm shocked by how much I missed it.

I am grateful for trees.

The city does not have trees, minus the wonderful Chicago parks, which I adore and am extremely grateful for. But on streets, in neighborhoods, in general, trees are at a minimum. It's funny - whenever I leave the city, that's often the FIRST thing I notice about a suburb or another place I visit - the trees.

So, surrounded by trees today, even though I only went outside once to go for a run (it was 94 degrees and 1000% humidity), I felt peaceful and at home. Thanks mom and dad for building an incredible retreat that truly helps me recharge, on many levels.