The center of the universe. And some other things that are on my mind.

Paisley really is the center of the world. It gives you an idea of how big the world really is.. I mean half of the drive is through mountains and valleys of amazing wilderness, that make you want to hike every time you turn a corner. The weekend of disconnection from the world and that day of great hiking really was an amazing tease. Every short hike we went on made me want to continue, to the highest peak I could find. There was so much potential around every hill we drove by or through, an empty valley waiting to be explored, a treacherous hill waiting to be challenged, a roaring river waiting for the company of sun kissed drunkards. As unorthodox as it may sound, one of my favorite parts of the weekend was riding in the back of ol' Uncle Mirns truck. Wind blowing my hair back like a dog with it's head out the window, so simple but so satisfying. Like being at the top of that mountain that you worked so hard to get to the top of. Nature feels more like home then anywhere else in to world to me. It doesn't judge me, I don't have to ask to be there, it's so welcoming, it's the perfect place to just let your thoughts wander, and I never wanna leave once i'm there. Two days was not enough, I must go back..

There's something about jammin around a campfire that makes it that much better. Especially when you have a rockstar to listen to. Emily Chavez is amazing, I can't wait until we get our cabin in the woods, disconnected from the world, with her love for jamming and my love for dancing there's no way it won't be anything but perfect. We both want the same thing from nature, absolutely nothing. Just to be lost in the woods, with our walkie talkies and acres and acres of land. So much land I hope. So many climbable trees. I know we only joke when we talk about our future cabin in the woods, but the possibility that we could have one get's me more excited for the future than anything, except for rugby of course. On that note it doesn't matter that i'm basically a walking injury, because it'll never stops me.

My goal for the last few weeks of school is to really appreciate all my good friends i've gained this year that are gonna be gone for the summer. I feel like they have no idea how grateful and honored I truly am to have them. It doesn't matter often I see them, or who else i'm with because they will always be the most important people in my life. Always. And as sad as it is that they have to leave for the summer, I am too excited to think about how amazing next year is gonna be. I hope your summer is as amazing as you've made this year for me, and just know I would swim the ocean for you guys.

I may have high expectations for this summer, but it doesn't matter, because I know that when it ends I will be satisfied. There are too many great buddies, good trips planned, and simplicites in my life to ever be dissatisfied. Whenever some usually subtle thing gets me down, or I get that old but familiar feeling of being alone in the world somebody shows me that they care. Or I get blessed with the presence of such good people that I can't help but be grateful. Oh Seattle how I love your inlets and open winds, but how I love the people you've brought me to so much more.