"I believe everything happens for a reason. People change so you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so you can appreciate them when they're right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart for better things to fall together."

Life.

It's a funny thing.

Full of happiness, sadness, sorrow, surprise, excitement, love, hate, lust, jealousy and everything else in between.

But with all of that emotion, there is so much beauty.

Through the hard times you come out stronger.

Through the lonely times you find out who your true friends are.

And sometimes when you think that nothing will bring you out of a slump, a simple hug from a friend is just what you need.

I'm so blessed to have the most supportive friends and family in the world. They are always there to listen even if it's the same story over and over again.

This quote has been in my mind a lot lately and I think it's a crucial thing to try to remember:

Love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said that it'd be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.

There's no way to thank those in my life for everything they have done for me. People don't realize how much a simple hug, smile, talk or a sincere "How are you" means. It's incredible. Never forget that.

Everyone we meet is fighting some kind of battle.

We are never alone.

Just listen to the rhythm of your heart...

So this is my second attempt at a blog page...I struggle with technology.

Anyway, I'm starting this blog as an adventure. Graduating college and having a summer of in between right now has left me some time for thinking what I wanted to do before I move. This blog was one of the things so I can keep a record of my summer.

I'm trying to make a Bucket list of things to do in Utah (or around) before August 6th.

• Go to the Spiral Jelly
• Hike to the U at least twice
• Go to Moab
• Hike Mt. Olympus
• Golden Spike National Monument
• Fun Bus
• Go to the SkyBar, Jackalope, etc
• Go to as many outdoor festivals as possible
• Saltair at sunset
• Flaming Gorge
• Vegas
• Lava Hot Springs
• Throw ceramic plates on the ground
• Fireworks at Sugarhouse Park
• Hang out with as many people as possible!!!
• Arts Festival
• Farmers Market

Obviously this hasn't been completely thought through, but it's a great start I believe! This summer has started off kind of a drag... but here's to two months of awesomeness!!

I found this quote and find it perfect for the beginning of what hopefully turns out to be a great summer-

"20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover"