Our Beautiful Planet

I haven't written in a while so decided to do two in one night. Woohoo! (I wasn't lazy, just really really busy.)

A couple days ago, on Memorial Day, my friend and I planned on going for an easy hike along the coast. For reasons I will not disclose... heh heh... we never made it to the trailhead. Instead, we drove down Highway 92, made a left on 35 or 1 or Cabrillo Highway... whatever it's called, and just drove and drove and drove. Sorry, environment. I was driving my SUV. Yikes! I don't remember the last time driving down Highway 1, but I don't remember it being so beautiful. The coastline, the beaches, the wildflowers, the bluffs, the waves crashing against jagged rocks, the honeycomblike sandstone, and the vast Pacific were absolutely amazing. Everything looked so perfect. We turned off Cabrillo Highway and got onto Pescadero. We were soon driving on a tight windy road with beautiful redwoods towering over us. Everything was so green and incredibly gorgeous. It sounds weird, but my heart felt so light. I was really happy.

We are all aware that due to global warming, huge changes are happening. I really wish more people would appreciate the beauty and life of our planet to try to do something about it. I'm not saying to stop driving and live in the woods (cuz heck, I still drive my SUV - but I've had it for 10 years in Sept. - and my next car will definitely be a hybrid.) but doing simple things like throwing your empty cans and bottles and papers in the bin that's sitting right next to the garbage or replacing your bulbs with energy efficient ones. Or turning off lights that aren't needed. Oh! I can't stand it when people blast the AC when it's not even hot! They can simply open the window. Saves them money AND saves the planet. I sometimes want to leave notes on neighbors' doors suggesting that they turn off their AC! Ho ho... Okay, I won't.

Our planet is remarkable. Beautiful. All of us should contribute in saving it. It is so easy. It's sad to know that many people just don't care.
I want to say thank you to all who have pushed to pass laws and restrictions to save our planet, and thank you to all who have made us aware of Mother Earth's dire need for our help. You are everyone's heroes - including the plants and animals!