Daily Writing Prompt 4 (Observation)



All we have to do is look up!
It really is amazing when you think about it, in any given day, we could see hundreds of thousands of clouds and stars. It is even more breathtaking when you realize that the sky we are looking at is the same sky our ancestors enjoyed when they looked up. I traveled to Nebraska last year around this time. On the airplane, I looked out my window and there was a cloud that was really close to the window. I thought to myself, "this is the closest I've been to a cloud". I realized that each cloud is different and has a different story to tell.

The weather was perfect today- it wasn't too hot or too cold, it was just right. It was really sunny. I've realized that the weather affects my mood for the day. If the sun is out, I am happier and more productive. In contrast, when its cloudy and raining, I feel depressed and don't want to go outside. All I want to do on those days is stay in my PJ's and watch a show/movie.

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