Oregon has experienced an amazing long summer that really only ended this week. We have not seen measurable rain since June and I have almost forgotten what a wet, dreary winter feels like. Today is (supposedly) our last dry day for awhile and I decided that I had to take advantage of the fall colors before they are all lying on the ground. (Strangely enough, most of my favorites from this trip were of the leaves on the ground.)

 Here is my ode to Fall.

I decided to hike on a  trail near my house that had kicked my behind earlier in the week. We have made up and are now friends (especially with this amazing light and foliage).

I know that the rain is on its way, but, this summer has been amazing and I welcome the opportunity to slow down a bit.

Last weekend, Josh and I spent a few days in Rockaway Beach at the family cabin. We walked along the jetty, built a fire on the beach and enjoyed the pace of life that included no television or internet connection (this is not easy on a football Saturday, just for the record). We dream of living here one day and either working or retiring in this town that has fewer red lights than my hometown.

I know that in my lifetime, I have embodied the essence of many cliches. I am from the Southeast, love Nascar, SEC football, and sweet tea. Those are the quintessential southern cliches, but, my blogging has fallen victim to the "I have a boyfriend and time for nothing else" cliche. There. I said it. I am that girl that I wrote about in the last post made over 2 years ago. I have had many adventures since that post and I have enjoyed my time with said boyfriend, but, I have not taken the time to write about them. Sorry, internet world.

I have missed writing and have decided that I should try and be more regular with my blog again. No promises. I want to use this space to write about my school, volunteer and general life musings and hope that I can follow through.