Made Some Memories

Up until now, I found myself categorizing my life into BM (before move), and AM (after move). Integrating into West Virginia has been a life changing challenge, and as such challenges go, it was more pushing and shoving upstream than going with the flow.  This summer transformed into a beautiful three months full of blessings that would defy such trivial categories.

June

Resonated with music and solid friendships, as three sun-lit weeks slid blissfully through my fingers.

July

July proved itself to be a memorable combination of adventure, routine, and self-expansion. I experienced law in action as I edited and updated the West Virginia Senior Legal Aid FAQ book. At Point Counterpoint,   I experienced the joy of musical collaboration, the frustration of immersing myself in a new clef and instrument,  and the ease of sunbathing on one of the most stunning lakes in New England.  So many experiences combined to make this one of the best months of my life: rodeos, kayaking, wild blueberry picking, late night swims,  kind acquaintances and passionate musicians.  

August

As I drifted away from a transcendent experience at Point Counterpoint, I was whipped up into a new venture with my family.  We experienced Boston by trolley and boat, slipped through Niagara Falls, and visited nearly every church history site in between.  I found the Sacred Grove where Joseph Smith received the first vision particularly touching, as well as a special family trip to the beautiful Boston temple.  There is so much to discover on this side of the country!

As the days edged towards the beginning of school, Mom and I squeezed in two impromptu college tours of George Washington University, and Georgetown, and hosted some wonderful visitors from the home state.

September

September has brought back, once again, the busy Autumn schedule. With it comes a greater sense of calm and purpose as I dive into my last year of high school.  The to-do list in my head seems never ending, and my mind is filled with so many new ideas that I can hardly sit still doing one thing for too long. I'm anticipating getting the most of what I can from this city, and when the time comes, moving on to greater things.  I hope to work hard, and find some fun between the cracks.  I hope when I leave, I'll leave behind a small segment of my life that I know I made the most of. I'll leave behind some memories to miss.