(Yes, the Grand Canyon is in the background of the photo above!)
Hello, everyone! I am a rising senior at Hartwick College and work as a Blue Key Tour Guide. I am an Environmental Chemistry major with a minor in Environmental Science and Policy and a minor in Political Science. This summer I will be working with the EPA and Environmental Justice and I am super excited!
I am very sensitive and caring and full of joy. I love nature, the power of love, and frienship. Please feel free to ask questions, though, I will not answer anything super personal. I hope you enjoy my blog. Have a wonderful day!
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
I have never been pressured. My boyfriends have always been very respectful.
Yeah. Who doesn’t like cuddling?
My ex and I would have sleepovers at school as long as roommates didn’t mind.
We don’t sleep in the same bed. He always sleeps on the couch. We almost fell asleep for a nap, but that’s different. The door was open too and his parents knew that was the plan.
I had a great four day weekend with Timothy! <3
Tim came over on Thursday because I we had plans for the weekend and I couldn’t get a ride Friday and this way he wouldn’t have to drive both ways in one day to pick me up and bring me home right away. He had a long day of work so I went shopping with Shannon after I got out of work. Tim finally got to my house around 7:00 and we had dinner. We spent most of the night watching the Rock Orchestra DVD. We thought about swimming but it was too cold for Tim :P so her just gave me some of his music and we went to bed.
Tim drove me to work int he morning and explored Crossgates Mall until he could pick me up. I had to do my journal entry about work and finish packing and change out of my garden clothes and then we were on our way to the Syracuse area. During the drive we passed my family driving in the opposite direction and got to wave at them.
Our first stop was at Turning Stone Casino just so Tim could show me the amazing glass blown tree in one of the hallways. Then, we headed over to Carousel Mall so I could see it since Tim’s dad had a conference call that evening. When we got to Tim’s house his father was extremely kind and welcoming and we talked for awhile while Tim’s mom was on the phone and then the five of us went out to dinner at a lovely Italian restaurant where I ate delicious eat plant and answered lots of questions about myself. I really enjoyed getting to know his parents and brother. After dinner, Tim’s dad gave me a driving tour of Baldwinsville. It was very nice. Then, Tim took me to Whiskey Hollow, the jerk ;P
Saturday morning Tim took me to Oswego for a surprise. He took me to a little area of flat rocks on Lake Ontario where people were swimming and hanging out. We dipped our feet in the water and talked for a little while. It was a great surprise! The place was beautiful and I loved it. He then took me to a cute place on the water for lunch that is a lot like our local Jumpin’ Jack’s. After lunch we went back to his house to rest for a little bit and I met some more of his family.
We left just before 4:00 to pick up Markee from her camp and then we headed to Buffalo for the Moe. concert. It was great to spend time with Markee and she was happy to have a break from camp. The concert was located at a place right on the harbor so we spent time near the water (and the battleship Tim was excited to see) until Moe. came on and then we stood up pretty close but off to the side to watch the first half of the show. During intermission we went back to the water and enjoyed water the boats and the lights and the sunset. We watched the second half of the show from the blanket we brought.
The drive back was two and a half hours and we got back around 2:30 am. We got to bed by 3:00 and Tim had to get up at 5:00 am for work. Tim’s parents were extremely kind and treated me to breakfast at the B’ville diner, which was a malt shop era type place. After breakfast, I hung out outside with Tim’s parents and extended family until Tim got home from work. I really enjoyed time with his family and they liked hearing about Tim from me.
When Tim came home we hung out with his family for awhile and then we tried to take a nap. We were almost asleep and then we were called down to have hot dogs for dinner. We never to sleep but relaxed together and talked and tickled and just had a great time being together. I really loved his family and can’t wait to see them again. Tim is coming over this weekend for my sister’s graduation party and then we are working on plans for a SPAC concert with Shannon and Kyle and then fireworks in Oswego :)
So all in all I had a blast this weekend. It was super fun.
I found the following post from a year ago. I am glad I was optimistic. I did find love again. I had a taste of it during this past school year, but that ended as many good things in life do, but it made room in my life for an even more amazing thing to come in. Tim is now my heart and soul. He is the new love in my life and I believe he will always be there. He makes me so happy and understands me so well. Right when we started talking more this summer we understood each other’s ideas about love, life, and society right away and could pretty much finish each other’s sentences and discussions about pretty much every topic. I am so amazed and so happy that I have found him. I hope to never let him go. I cannot wait to see him tomorrow :)
But then I remember just how full of love I am and I know I could never give up on it even if I wanted to. And love really is amazing and their is an abundance of family and friend love all around me. And I believe one day I will find deep love, but I just have to be patient. Love is something amazing and if it was more common, we would take it for granted and it would no longer be so special.
My dog is so cute!
It is gorgeous out today so I spent the day outside.
The cows always come closer when pass them on my walks.
My sister graduated from high school yesterday. I’m so proud! :)
I got my Rock Orchestra DVD today! I’m waiting to watch it with Tim, though.
1: Let’s start with a tricky one; what is the real reason you are confused right now?
2: Do you ever get “good morning” texts from anyone?
3: If your significant other smoked pot, would you care?
4: Do you find it easy to trust others?
5: What were you doing at 11PM last night?
6: You’re drunk and lost walking down the road; who is with you?
7: What would you do if you found out you had been cheated on?
8: Are you close with your dad?
9: I bet you kissed someone last night, right?
10: What are you listening to?
11: You can only drink ONE liquid for the rest of your life - what is it?
12. Do you like hickeys?
13: What time do you go to bed?
14: Is there someone who continuously lets you down?
15: Can you text as quickly with one hand as you do both?
16: Do you always answer your texts?
17: Do you hate the person you fell the hardest for?
18: When was the last time you talked to one of your best friends?
19: Is there someone that makes you happy every time you see them?
20: What was your last thought before you went to bed last night?
21: Is anyone else in the room with you?
22: Do you believe what goes around comes around?
23: Were you happier four months ago than you are now?
24: Is there someone you wish you could fix things with?
25: In the past week, have you cried?
26: What colour is the shirt you are wearing?
27: Do people ever call you by your last name?
28: Is anyone ignoring you right now?
29: Do you have a best friend?
30: Would it be hard seeing someone else kiss the last person you kissed?
31: Who was your last call from?
32: Are you mad at anyone?
33: Have you ever kissed someone older than you?
34: How old will the last person you kissed be on his/her next birthday?
35: How many more days until your birthday?
36: Do you have any summer plans yet?
37: Do you have any good friends of the opposite sex?
38: Are you keeping anything from your best friend(s) now?
39: Do you have a secret that you’ve never told anyone?
40: Have you ever regretted kissing someone?
41: Do you think age matters in relationships?
42: Are you available?
43: How many people have you had real, strong feelings for since high school ended?
44: If you had to get a piercing (not ears), what would you get?
45: Do you believe exes can be friends?
46: Do you regret anything?
47: Honestly, what’s on your mind right now?
48: Did you ever lose a best friend?
49: Was your last kiss a mistake?
50: Why aren’t you pursuing the person you like?
51: Has the last person you kissed ever seen you cry?
52: Do you still talk with the person you LAST kissed?
53: What was the last thing you ate?
54: Did you get any compliments today?
55: Where are you going on your next vacation?
56: Do you own anything from other countries?
57: Are most of your friend guys or girls?
58: Where have you lived most of your life?
59: When was the last time you took a long drive?
60: Have you ever played Spin the Bottle?
61: Have you ever TPd someone’s house?
62: Who do you text the most?
63: What was the last movie you saw?
64: What’s preventing your current boyfriend/girlfriend from going back to their ex?
65: How many boyfriends/girlfriends did you have in 2010?
66: Is the last person you kissed younger than you?
67: Do you curse around your parents?
68: Are you happy with where you live?
69: Do you collect anything?
70: What’s your favourite colour?
71: Does the last song you listened to remind you of anyone?
72: Has anyone ever cheated on you?
73: What are your plans for tomorrow?
74: Do you have siblings over the age of twenty-one?
75: Does your last ex have a job?
76: What would you do if you found out your most recent ex was in a relationship?
77: Where is your cellphone?
78: What colour is your cellphone?
79: What did you dream of last night?
80: Are you atheist?
81: Will you change your name when you get married?
82: Are you ready for autumn weather?
83: Have you had any big storms recently?
84: What kind of bottoms are you wearing?
I wrote a post for the Roots & Wisdom blog!
20. Self portrait
I took this on my birthday last year
15. A family pet
Dusty passed away a few years ago <3
5. Something new
My bangs are new