As I walked outside last night to go to my car I stopped and looked up.
I saw the blackened night sky, and I thought to myself what it would be like if
I could be up there. Space to me has always been such an incredible part of my
life. No matter who you are, if you see sky then you can see space. We are all
connected to it and it’s been with us since the beginning of time. What you see
at night today is the same dark sky that the greatest conqueror in the Roman
empire, Julius Caesar saw over 2000 years. Space is the only thing on this
planet that humankind can all look at simultaneously. The incredible vast night
sky filled with stars and the moon is apart of our life everyday.
When I was young I used to have a trampoline that I would jump on until
the sun went down and the stars came out. Those days are ones that I miss being
able to do because I was so carefree. I would just spread myself out on the
trampoline and look up in the sky and see these beautiful stars. Some shined
brighter than others and some were more gathered in one spot. I always thought
to myself that I wanted to explore that darkness. I wanted to be the light that
would guide others into everlasting universe. I wanted to be an astronaut to
explore the moon, which has been one of my favorite objects of all time.
The moon is a remarkable entity. It has different shades to it from the
full moon of shining the brightest, to the disappearing new moon when not a
single part of the moon can be visible to the naked eye. It has an effect on
some of the Earth’s elements like the ocean. When the moon is full, or close to
the planet its gravity tends to make the ocean tides rise. I’ve even heard that
it can lift the spirits of some people and change the way they feel. I’d say
this happens to me sometimes because when I know the moon is present in the sky
I feel like I’m being guided and watched over. The moon to me represents purity
with its striking white-cloaked surface. It does have some beat up spots on it,
but who doesn’t get scars?
As strangely as it sounds the moon is an inspiration to me. Whenever I
feel like I’m troubled I just go outside and spend a few minutes looking up
into the sky, and the moon never fails me to shine. It’s a part of everyone’s
lives and apart of space. With that note I hope you look up into the sky
tonight and ask yourself what do you find most fascinating about it.
It’s
my turn to vanish for a little while.
This
is BE#4
Signing
out…
Sometimes after a long or busy day, I stop and look at the night sky and simply appreciate it. I know that my friends might think I am crazy when I do that. When I was younger my eye sight was so perfect that I could see the details on the moon, even the dark side of a half moon; now all I is a big fuzzy quarter in the sky. I know that's sad. So, whenever I so happen to have my glasses on a clear night, I just stare at the sky. I also take the opportunity to see many more stars when I am out in the country side. It is a better sight when you are away form all the light pollution.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you incorporate all different aspects into your blog such as history and personal anecdotes. It really makes it interesting to read every week!
ReplyDeleteWhen reading the first paragraph, it reminds me an activity that I used to do a lot 5 years ago. At night, when I was done for a day, I went to roof of the house, laid down, and let-ed my eyes fly to the sky. I am sure that it is wonderful feeling. But now, my eyes can't see clearly without glasses, and I don't know where is the good place to look the sky.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your blog, it reminds me many things back home.
I don't think it's strange to admire something beautiful, or to be inspired by the moon, the stars, etc. When I was traveling in Europe this summer, my best friend and her husband had a telescope on the deck of their house. Neil pulled up Jupiter (the first time in my 39 years that I've seen it through a telescope!) and it was absolutely awe-inspiring. I think I understand what you mean here.
ReplyDeleteJust give the text a quick read-through. For example, in the first paragraph, don't you mean about "2000 years ago"? Where did 1300 come from? (take a look at the dates of his actions.