My Name is Claire Elizabeth

It is raining outside my window today.  It's a different rain.  It's the kind of rain where instead of making everything seem grey, it illuminates the entire world with vivid color.  The mountains give up their crowns to the kings of the sky and seep into their own still majesty.  My hands opened and felt the miracle of water falling from the sky.  Rain is probably at the top of everyone's favorites list.  Who doesn't like the refreshing smell of a clean earth, and a change of sunshine every once in a while?  It's a beautiful day and a beautiful world.

And many people don't even look.

I'm a part of this world.  And you are too.  Everyone is a part of this beautiful, changing world.

Granted...it's not perfect, 

It can't be.  But it is beautiful...all of it.  You just have to look for it.

Everything we do contributes to a bigger picture.  No one and no thing is insignificant.

My name is Claire.  Hey there!  Sorry to meet you so informally, but, if that's the case, it's nice to meet you! So you can get to know me better:

•  I believe I am an increasingly confident girl, with a loud mind, a kind heart, and a large work ethic.  
•   I live in one of the most gorgeous places on earth-the Great Rocky Mountains.  I am 10 minutes away from canyon trails, forests, cascading waterfalls, and caves.  They are my castle and my home.
• I have deep blue eyes.  They are dark, so don't start thinking the sky (Think stellar's jay blue).   Think back to the rain.  They are like that.  I have my Mom's rainbow eyes, so when I smile, they almost disappear!
• Brown, shiny hair.
• I'm definitely an optimist.  I see the good in the world and in people.
• I am honest.
• I am loyal and reliable.  Promises and secrets are kept safe.  Cross my heart twice.
• I love to do taekwondo, sew, listen to music, go on walks, sing, be outside, play piano, be with my family, and many others you will learn about.
• I LOVE to smile.   It makes me happy.  To smile is to change the world.
• ...........that should be good.   I can't let you know ALL about me, now can I?

I started this blog because my best friend has one that uplifts and inspires me every day.  I would like to follow his example and do the same and also to just share insights I have throughout  my days.

This story has just begun...