Here's to you

Today I spent my morning with my dear friend Drew. While clumsily swinging at a tennis ball back and forth, we shared a conversation, provoked by him.

He asked, "So, Nate? How long have you known him?"

I said, "Well, pretty much my entire life, but we reconnected in high school, and that's where we became such great friends."

Drew - "So what made you start dating him?"

Me - "Well, I guess I finally realized that he's always been there for me, and that I do really care for him, so I thought we could give it a shot. He had liked me for awhile, but I was always with someone else. I, haha, feel as though I had a bit of an epiphany, realizing that I had strong feelings for him! So I told him."

Drew - "On behalf of every man in this world, THANK YOU!"

Me - "Haha, what do you mean?"

Drew - "Do you know how many men live their entire lives in love with their best friend, always wishing for something more, but always been told that they're a 'good friend'? I'm sure Nate was excited to hear you say that to him."

You know, we're taking a big risk, and I'm scared out of my mind. But I want it. It's thrilling. There are many obstacles, but we can conquer them; I know we can.

Q

The Best of Olympic Park Institute (lots of pictures!)

I just had the best time in the NW these past two weeks! I think I found my new home! Okay, maybe not in the park, but definitely on the west coast! So beautiful, so much life! A wonderful time was had and we learned so much! I wish I had been able to keep up with the day to day stuff on here, but we were already writing a journal for the class! Enjoy the pictures!






















I'm just so in love with the NW and I had a lot of time to do thinking about my life and what I want to do in the near and far future. More later on that. In the meantime, some lyrics I can't get out of my head!!!

"Someday we'll know
If love can move a mountain
Someday we'll know
Why the sky is blue
Someday we'll know
Why I was meant for you"
- from " Someday We'll Know" by New Radicals

Q

Portland and Seattle

Here are some pictures from Seattle, WA and Portland, OR! Do you think I could make it as a photographer? :-)