Here We Come, Guns Ablazing

The semester ended and I had about a week free before heading to the Czech Republic so I spent it in California with my family.Bryan and Aaron recently decided they needed to have a heavy arsenal, so I of course had to help break their guns in. My nieces (6 and 9 yrs old) came along and shot for the first time. It was so awesome to see tiny little Sarah wielding massive guns that were pretty much bigger than her. Sarah and Amanda were both pretty hardcore and had a go shooting each of the different guns there.

At the end of the day Bryan decided to load up the shot gun with each of the different size shells he had (we had been shooting his smallest size) and let me feel the difference in the power of each shot. I think the pictures of me say it all. Those larger shells pack quite the punch... To say I felt like Rambo while shooting the shot gun from the hip is an understatement. It was pretty freakin sweet.

It's that Time Again

There's something about the beginning of summer that makes me nostalgic. Memories of childhood days spent running barefoot from the local pool as the heat rising from the asphalt threatens to scorch my feet, hiking with family and exploring the surrounding mountains and valleys, lazy afternoons lounging poolside complete with Orange Creamies and lots of laughter, endless nights of volleyball and trips to the Hospital Cafe, savoring gelato while navigating foreign streets...

The semester has ended and summer has officially begun for me. I am anxiously anticipating another summer spent in the Czech Republic, but before I leave I have a few more days of quality time in California with my family. This summer, as every summer before, brings promises of new adventures and the opportunity to create lasting memories and I absolutely cannot wait for it to get underway. 

Dream a Little Dream

When I was little my dream job was to be a photographer for National Geographic. Travelling the world and taking pictures of majestic landscapes and beautiful wildlife was how I wanted to spend my life. That dream died somewhere along lifes path, but to this day I am filled with excitement and longing whenever I see a National Geographic magazine. My dreams may have changed, but my youthful dreams will never be forgotten.

Love.

Happy Valentines Day friends. 

I hope you enjoy this overhyped and yet extremely ordinary day as much as I do.