There are certain events in life that etch themselves into our memory. When you reminisce about the highlights of life or the times when you were just flat out happy, these events are what stand out. And I can say that my first backpacking trip with Marc will be one of those experiences that I can dig out of the archives of my mind and smile on, forever. Last week, we made our

I can't lie. Not working is way too much fun. Call me irresponsible, call me stupid, call me lazy. Call me what you will. I can handle all the name calling you can dish if this kind of summer is what I get in return. Sooner or later reality will catch up with me, but until then I just want to play. Besides doing entirely too much driving, August has been amazing. It is living up to be my favorite

I take birthdays pretty seriously. Mine should probably be a holiday (and so should yours). Even though July 22nd isn't a holiday, I always pretend it is, especially because this year I turned 25. Such a milestone deserves a BIG celebration. Doesn't it? So. I baked myself the prettiest key lime cupcakes, indulged in a fancy dinner, hiked Little Blacktail Mountain, aaaaaaand quit my job. Yes,