FALL.

When school starts, I feel like it should be fall. You know, cool, crisp, changing leaves, a tad bit of bundling up. :) Mhmm...that always makes me happy. I keep seeing pictures of fall and winter scenes and other little things that makes me think of the changing season. Fall is by far my favorite season; I just love when you can bundle up with a sweater and some hot chocolate. Thinking about it right now gets me so excited when that time comes. Here are a few of the pictures that I saw that got me into this crazy mood where I just wish it would get colder already.

What's your favorite season?

SCRATCH THAT.

So, never mind about moving to Chicago. Did you know that it is a pain to transfer? Well it is. In order for me to transfer I would have had to take some classes in the summer, plus additional Maymesters, and take 18 credits a semester. If you know me, you know that that would not be okay. It stinks that I won't be living with Kali in our nice little home, but I am happy going back too. Bittersweet, really. As exciting as it sounded to be independent and on my own, I realized that that would take alot of courage on my part, and that is something I need to work on. Are any of you working on something?

NEW.

Sorry, I've been real lame. I have news! I now live in the Chicago area and have been spending the last few days moving in and hanging out with Camp people. It has been stressful, but good; so, so good. I'll let you know more later...Until then, peace out.

I'M BACK.

(Short Version)

I'm home.

Camp was swell.

(Longish Version)

This year was definitely the hardest year; it was good, but hard. For one thing, half the staff was new and young, so that was a challenge in itself. I felt that I also became much closer with the veteran staff, so that was a blessing.

Relationships are hard. I felt stretched by trying to make relationships work. Sometimes at camp, it is so hard because your are working, playing, and living with the same group of people. You would think that in the 1000 acres of camp that it wouldn't be that hard to get away from people, but believe me, sometimes it is. Overall, it was great. I became super close with a couple of girls, and other friendships were deepened as well. I am thankful for this summer, as hard as it was at times. I learned many things and questioned others that I have yet to figure out. I am blessed. Hope you all had a delightful summer.

On top of the lighthouse with my friend, Cally.

Some of the girls and I at Grand Marais.