Vineyards

Vineyards
The vineyards outside of Wien

Quote of the Day

“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket, safe, dark, motionless, airless, it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. To love is to be vulnerable.”
C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
Monday, October 3, 2011

Finding Peace within the Buzz

Yes... I am becoming philosophical. Lately I have been finding myself getting out more. I am seeking this serenity or peace that I could find in Corvallis. City living is strange to me. If I leave my windows open all night, I hear the hum of cars pass all night long. I also have a very bright light shining through the opening. Both keep me up all night long. At home, I would listen to the patter of rain at night and enjoy the cool breeze. Just strange and different.

A little lake in the park, where many a dog can be seen enjoying it.
On one such findings, happening yesterday, I found an amazing park. By amazing, I mean, it was strewn with hundreds of people: some playing football or volleyball or soccer or even frisbee, some with their kids playing on the slide, some with their dogs, or some even just enjoying the sun on their blanket. It reminded me of spring in Corvallis. Everyone appreciates the break in the rain and enjoys the great outdoors. I found my peace here. It was an amazing feeling, being able to walk through the park without once realizing I was still in Vienna. It had woods, it had fields, it had lakes (or small ponds). It had it all. This one park took care of many of my worries and made me feel like I was back home. I even found a Frisbee golf course. I tried to follow it but became lost. It is difficult to know where you are supposed to throw from, but finding the baskets wasn't too difficult. Maybe one time I will go out and play. It would be interesting.
The basket is surrounded by forest... where is the next tee off??

P.S. If you people actually reading this have questions or want to ask me anything.... Just ask! I like comments too. :D

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