Rain

As I'm sitting here on my couch in my cozy little apartment, I'm grateful to have a roof over my head instead of being stuck outside in the rain. 

But at the same time, I look outside at the very Seattle-esque weather today and can't help but feel joy in my heart for things I so often take for granted, like the rain. 

I'm feeling all sappy and stuff because of this sweet video that I'm sure many of you have already seen at this point thanks to social media. But in case you haven't, you're in for a treat. Here's a little girl experiencing rain for the first time.

There is absolutely nothing more precious in this world than the wonder of a child. The best moment is at :27 when she reaches her hands to the sky and just lets out the most honest "WOW" I've ever heard. 

For whatever reason, this video did more for me than just fill the daily cuteness quota. It struck a chord within me on a level I never expected from a silly youtube video. It has made me think about appreciating things a little better in life. Life is hard and comes with it's troubles, but really, everything around us is just. so. amazing. 

There should never be reason to lose that wonder. The world did not become less marvelous and awe-inspiring, but we've just become complacent with allowing the extraordinary to become ordinary. I hope we can all take a note or two on this little girl's enthusiasm over a little rain and learn to enjoy life a little more.