In. And out.

When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?

I'm doubting the usefulness of this question, because as soon as I read it I did what? Focus on my breathing, of course. But before now?

There was a huge storm Friday night. The thunder woke me from my sleep, so I decided to go out on the balcony and check it out. To say it was pouring would be an understatement. So I, at 2am with no shoes, rather just shorts and a tank top, extend the top half of my body out from the balcony as far as I could without going overboard and just allow myself to take it all in. I naturally got quite wet and I only lasted about three minutes due to my plummeting core body temperature. But I remember coming in, going to the bathroom to check out my rainy hair-do (or should I say hair-don't...), and it was then that I realized how exhilarating of an experience that was. My heart was pounding from excitement, and my breaths were short and quick. I had let all inhibitions go, allowed my intuition to guide me and came away with an intensely stimulating moment that I'm sure will stick around for a while.