taken for granted

welcome to the view from the house i grew up in. looking out over a bay of lake michigan. five mils across. a view to the open lake just slightly obstructed by tress. something that i once thought was a normal aspect of everyday life. once having moved away, experiencing life far from the shores of these inland seas known as the great lakes, it all became a little clearer. how lucky i was to get up every morning and look out over the lake. watch storms rolling in over the water. and turn my head westward for perfect sunsets over open water every evening.

needless to say, i will always consider myself a little spoiled in regards to my affinity for the lakes. i am now just joyously aware of how spoiled i have been.