One of my favorite parts of my trip to New York was walking around Brooklyn Heights. I’ve never ventured over to Brooklyn, and I love exploring new places so I really, really enjoyed meandering the neighborhood. I wish I could’ve spent more time there but soaked up every moment. I loved the festive stoop decorations and seriously wish I lived in a brownstone now. The view from the park of downtown Manhattan was unreal, too. I had the pleasure of watching this sweet elderly gentleman walk down to the end of these benches with his walker and just sit … looking out at the view, taking it in. I wanted to cry.

I don’t know if I’ve ever shared how much I love the elderly. I have so much respect for them. My years of nursing that’s softened my heart towards them after standing at their bedsides in the hospital for years, caring for them, having many hilarious and heartbreaking conversations with them, hearing their frustrations about getting older and its challenges, etc. 

With all that said, it warmed my heart watching him walk by with his walker. He gave me a sweet smile and hello. Swoon. I think I’ve missed having them be a part of my everyday life. It made me wish I took in more moments like that. We get so caught up in our busyness that we let beautiful views and moments slip past us. I know that’s true for me. In the new year — did I just say that? whoa — I want to slow down a little. Take in more beautiful views and moments. What do you want to do?

Oh, and if you’re wondering why I’m wearing rain booties … it’s because it was really rainy on the morning we went over the Brooklyn and then it just stayed cloudy for the rest of the day, and didn’t rain. I was excited to wear them, ok? Haha, y’all know my love for heels so when I saw these I was like MINE. CART. PURCHASED. DONE. They were a little uncomfortable at first but weren’t so bad after a while. I’ll let you know how they do in Colorado this weekend. xo.