It was my dear friend Meg’s birthday a few days ago and what a perfect reason to go back and look at old pictures. These photos are from her visit out to California in the spring of 2014. As usual, California was stunning. Add two best friends and you get magic.
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Isle Royale: The Island
So, after hiking 7.1 miles from Rock Harbor (where the ferry dropped us off) to Daisy Farms (I know I said 6 miles in my last post but then I looked it up and one of the maps says it is 7.1 while the other says it is less so… I’m going with the bigger number), Matt made a…
Isle Royale: Getting there
I started writing this post with an overview of the summer but changed my mind. Maybe someday I’ll write about taking Gen Chem 1 and 2 (oh, how exciting!) but for now I just want to share photos from the backpacking trip Matt and I went on before I get too busy with Orgo, Physics and Bio….
You: Unplugged
In early April, I received an invitation from my friend River for a weekend unplugged. A few weeks later we got a ride with two friends out to her farm in Lake County, California. Upon arrival, I learned more about how River had planned the event as art—Social Practice Art. Social Practice art is participatory artwork that…
In Search of Hot Springs
I had these loaded up to share a month ago and must’ve gotten distracted. We didn’t find the hot springs but really enjoyed the walk. California, you are beautiful. Until next time!
Comforting Love: Mom and Sister Visit California
There is so much I want to do and so much that needs to be done. In the spring, it seems the dream of who I want to be runs ahead of me and I find myself bursting at my edges, wanting to jump out of my skin and catch up with her, me. But…
Visiting the Redwoods
After a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner with friends in Berkeley, we caught the bus home and managed to book a last minute ($12-a-day! WHAT!) rental car from SFO before falling asleep. In the morning we grabbed our outdoor gear and headed to pick up the car. The only car left was an adorable little white Fiat….
Wildcat Campground @ Point Reyes
Over Labor Day weekend we used public transportation to get to Point Reyes National Seashore. At the last minute, Matt happened to refresh the reservations page when there was a cancellation at Wildcat Campground. He booked it immediately and then called to tell me. And so in the middle of moving and having wonderful visitors,…
thanksgiving thoughts
“Your heart is like a great river after a long spell of rain, spilling over its banks. All signposts that once stood on the ground are gone, inundated and carried away by that rush of water. And still the rain beats down on the surface of the river. Every time you see a flood like…
Graduation Part Two
In my last post I shared excerpts from Robert Krulwich’s speech, but I should quickly elaborate on COA’s graduation lest you think COA’s graduation is typical: it’s not. We do not wear the black caps & gowns that so often signify academic achievement. Many have flowers in their hair, and some walk across the stage barefoot. After receiving…
Graduation Part 1
On the first Saturday in June, my class said goodbye to our College of the Atlantic community and walked into the next part of our lives. Robert Krulwich from NPR’s Radiolab gave the commencement speech. He urged us to find our pleasures, surround ourselves with “Yes” people, and get back up when we get knocked…
Autumn in Maine
For two days I wandered around Mount Desert Island. Sometimes with my best friend Sarah, but often alone. It was my first time on the island with no commitments other than to take photos. In places I hadn’t been before, I wandered. At Hunter’s Cove, I spread my body in the shape of a star…