26th lap around the sun... Lots of changes, lots to be thankful for.

Happy Birthday to Meeeeeee!!!!

 I had the MOST amazing 4th of July/Birthday weekend in Talkeetna.  I had about 15-20 close friends come out to celebrate on Saturday, my actual birthday (July 6th).  There was a campfire, lots of tequila, live music supplied by friends (Devin & Mike), and an epic fireworks show (thanks Max & Irene!)

I have so much to celebrate this month and so much to be thankful for.  I'm coming up on my 2 year anniversary in Alaska.  I just turned 26.  I just quit my first REAL job to be an unemployed travel/ski bum for awhile.  A lot is changing and I'm trying to just stall everything and slow it down to soak up every moment.  I have acquired the most beautiful group of friends.  They are some of the most amazing people I have ever met.  They have shown me adventure and taught me what it means to love and be loved.  I am so lucky that I've found them, or they've found me.  Whichever way, it's going to be hard to leave them for a few months but I know our friendships are strong enough to endure time apart.  They have taught me how to laugh, like REALLY laugh, how to believe in myself, to trust in them, to cry, to be strong enough to get through a break up, but weak enough to let them help when I need it, to dance and sing and support each other in our careers, in physical challenges, in emotional lows, in big decisions, and in small decisions. We are all going through different challenges in our personal lives, but one thing we all know is that this is the most non-judgmental, supporting groups I've ever called my own.  And they have shown me compassion and strength like I've never known and never knew I needed, until recently.

So thanks friends!

or shall I say the "Life Shamblers"! you know who you are... :)