Wednesday's Question Of The Day: Happiest Time

Wednesday's Question Of The Day:

Happiest Time

Hump day? Well, I'll give you something to ponder.

Yes, it's time for Wednesday's Question Of The Day.

Each Wednesday, a new question to give you the opportunity to do a bit of self-examination.  Think of it as a way of getting to know all about you and a chance to learn a little more about me. 

That's right. You know me; spill that tea! For I am the king of over-sharing!

Oh, and please leave your responses in the comments section. 

Why, think of this as a little blogging kiki!

Okay! Ready, set... 

Here's today's question:

When were you happiest?

When I was very young, pre-kindergarten, I lived on a farm. I adored it. It had hills and a giant pond which butted up against a sand pit. I would do nothing but wander around alone all day - because, back then, you could - maybe that was a bad idea, but no harm, no foul. I was fascinated by the butterflies, the insects, the frogs and toads, the salamanders. I loved cattails, and milkweed. I'd cut paths through the tall grass, walk along country roads, and across fields. All day long. 

Being outside was the best. I was so small and the world was so big, the grass so tall. I filled my days with wonder, amazed by everything I saw. I had no place to be, nothing to do... but simply commune with nature. 

I think that's why I enjoy the prairie and my solitude so much, today. In a small way, it takes me back to that environment. I still spend my days in awe of the beauty nature creates. And the sun. I have always loved a bright blue sky. 

I think that's why I steal away to the prairie every chance I get. And I do, it's a priority in my life, I feel beholden to it. It's my 'happy place'.

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Into The Great Wide Open - Tom Petty 

and The Heartbreakers