You can take the girl out of the country….

01.18.2010

but you can’t take the country out of the girl.

I grew up in the country.  And spent most of my time trying to figure out how to get out of the country.  I wanted to be anywhere but there in the country.

And now, after spending years living in various cities and suburbs, from one end of the United States to the other, I love heading back to the country.  There is something about this scene that brings a peace to my heart.  A familiarity.  And though this is nowhere near where I grew up, it feels the same.   And I find this ~ you can spend most of your life running away only to find when you get far enough away that you actually liked it over there.  That it is a part of you that in no way can be denied.

Here.  There.  Trying to find focus somewhere in between.

xo

A

Posted in: me..nature photography..weekends.

by Aileen

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January 19, 2010 - 9:54 am

jayne - gorgeous!

January 19, 2010 - 11:34 am

Barb L - I can relate to this, genuinely!! At times, it’s difficult to truly love & accept that where we are is where we are meant to be. To appreciate the everyday – grasp it with both hands firmly and say “YeS! I love my life!!” … Love your thoughtfulness, expression, and honesty. Great pics too!!!! :)

January 19, 2010 - 12:23 pm

Liz - Well said!

January 19, 2010 - 1:59 pm

amanda - i’m a city girl dying to get a house in the country with chickens and goats. and yet then i’d probably be dying to have to drive so far to starbucks ;-) it’s all about balance and blooming where you are. thanks for the reminder!

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