We the People . . .

Happy Independence Day everyone! I hope you are all having an amazing Fourth!

The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays and while I was in China I was just counting down the days until I could go out and watch the fireworks on the beach. Unfortunately, I will still be counting down the days. Due to Hurricane Arthur, all fireworks on the beach have been canceled for tonight. Can you say MAJOR bummer. I am really bummed. Luckily for us though, it is almost gaurenteed that there will be fireworks going on nonstop for the next three days, so triple the celebration for those braving the storm at the Outer Banks (whoop whoop!!!!).

For those of you out of harms way (referring to the storm), pack a picnic and find the absolute best place to watch the glorious Fourth of July fireworks, think of me, and enjoy all of the festivities! Sad I am going to be missing out on the celebration but I will still be celebrating at heart (I plan to be dressed head to toe in red, white, and blue!).

Where are you planning on celebrating our independence tonight?  

The Calm Before the Storm

Hey everyone, it’s Catherine reporting live from hurricane central. That’s right, I’m at the Outer Banks anticipating the arrival of Hurricane Arthur. The TV and radio is filled with hurricane “breaking news” and evacuation notices for certain parts of the beach. As we were making our way in we saw about 20 to 30 cars leaving the beach, not because they have to but out of fear. Everyone has gotten so worked up over this hurricane, a storm that has yet to arrive. 

The funny thing is, even though everyone is so worked up over this hurricane inside, if you were to walk outside you wouldn’t even know a storm was coming. The calm before the storm. 

Don’t we see this a lot? I mean, it is so so so relevant in daily life. Before something big happens, no matter what it is, we always have this feeling of calm, peace, or serenity. Life always seems to be going well before the bad happens, the calm before the storm. 

I try to revel in these peaceful moments, because they are usually pretty fleeting. It’s just great to sit during these peaceful moments and read, or spend time with a really good friend. No matter how long your “calm” lasts, whether it’s one day or one year, don’t take it for granted. Make the most of what little calm you have because a storm is coming.

So today, I am going to enjoy the heat, sun, and serenity of the Outer Banks, before the hurricane, because who knows when I’m going to get another day like this one.