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Wow, it has been awhile.  I know.  I have been doing terrible with keeping up with these blog posts, but no worries I'm still alive and still writing just not as frequently.  I'll try and get back in the swing of things but the last few weeks have been crazy.  So since my last post, my brother is now living with me and let me tell you being responsible for a kid (getting all the appointments in order, cooking for a picky eater, and the other stuff) is super hard.  Totally not ready to be a for real parent, most def.  I also was able to take some time off and spend time with Ryan for our anniversary.  It really is crazy that we have been married a year now; doesn't really feel like it.  I would be lying if I said everything was rainbows and butterflies all the time, but despite whatever life has thrown at us we have been able to overcome it together.  There is no one else I'd rather be by my side.  Ryan, you are my world and I love you.  We spent our anniversary kayaking together and sharing a lovely (cheap) dinner together because that is how we roll.  Also, had my mother-in-law and sister-in-law come up and visit.  I was super excited to see everyone and have a full house, but now I'm enjoying the quite.  Tj is at the lake house and Rory and I get to spend the rest of the evening watching food network and reading.

Since that is a recap of the last few weeks, I guess now I can figure out what I would like to do for the next month.  What should I focus on?  When I sat down and thought about doing this, I made a rough plan of what I would write about each month.  Obviously, I have diverged from that plan.  Things change and people change.  There is always something new to learn and something new to experience.  Only you can be the one to decide whether it is worse the risk or not.  I guess other the last few days, I have learned a lot about how people perceive me.  Normally, I generally considered myself crass, extremely blunt, and generally kind of a jerk.  I like to tell it as it is and I'm not afraid to call you out on your actions.  But maybe there is a little bit more to me.  I'm not exactly encouraging or kind, but every now and then I do have moments of wisdom and apparently I have some awesome charisma.  I've never really been one to be in the spot light, if anything I rather be behind the scenes.  The thing about being in the spot light is that everyone is watching you and analyzing everything you do.  After being a pastor's child for years that is the very last place I would want to be.  The thing about people watching you though is sometimes they see something in you that you never see yourself.  They see what you could be and what you are.  Everything is out in the opening and there you are exposed.  Why is everyone so fearful of themselves?  Are they scared they wont be accepted or can they just not except themselves.  I am many things.  Loud, arrogant, demanding, but I am also generous, patient (well most days and except in traffic), and enthusiastic.  No, I'm not perfect but I am me.  And I never want to be anyone else.

June, June, June................endless rain and it's not chocolate.

Wow, a lot of stuff has been going on.  My brother, TJ, is coming to live with my starting this weekend.  Kind of crazy that I'll be a guardian and stuff.  So basically, I'll be like these guys:

In case you are super lame, this is from Guardians of the Galaxy.  I like to think I'm that awesome, mainly because I am.  It's going to be awesome having my brother around.  Someone to go kayaking with me and hiking and just tearing up Huntsville.  Too bad he's not going to like me very much for long.  Planning on starting him with a workout regiment and healthy eating as soon as he gets here.  Yay for early morning workouts!  Anyways, other than that I've almost been married a whole year.  Weird, right?  I know what you are thinking, Ryan put up with you that long?  And the answer is yes! Well I guess not technically since our anniversary is on Sunday.  Although, we have been apart most of the year and we still have another year to go, I'm really thankful I have Ryan in my life regardless of how much it is.  I miss him and can't wait to spend the next few days with him since I'm taking some vacation time.  Hopefully, if it ever stops raining, we will be able to go hiking and kayaking together.  We will see.  Anyways, get outside, enjoy the little things and find someone to enjoy them with.  Peace.

SUPER LATE

Yes, I know I haven't posted in a while.  Truthfully, I have had the time but didn't really know what I wanted to say.  I'm pretty sure by now you grow weary of my "OMG outdoors mentality"  Can't help it.  I'm a bit of a hippie at heart.  I love being outside with the sun on my skin wandering by boat or land.  I guess its the explorer in me. Anyways, this past week was pretty special, my parents had their 27th wedding anniversary.  I know what you are thinking: Dang, they are old.  You wouldn't be exactly wrong, but hey at least they still look good.  All joking aside, I am so amazed by them and their unyielding commitment to each other.  A lot of people can't stay married more than a few months (looking at you Kim Kardashian), but somehow they have managed to stay together.  They are vastly different.  My dad is like fire ready to go in guns blazing, while my mom is more peaceful like a river.  Despite all of their differences, they have never stopped loving and sacrificing for each other.  They are a huge inspiration to me and what I consider my model for marriage.  Thanks mom and dad for your example and unyielding love for one another and us.  I love you.

In other news,this past weekend was awesome.  First, it was a long weekend (yay, no work).  Second, I got to spend a vast majority of the weekend you guesses it outside.  Saturday I got to spend some time with my family out at my aunt's lake house.  Other than just general relaxing,  my aunt and I went kayaking around the lake together.  It was pretty great, especially since I don't get to see her as much.  Sunday, Rory and I went and played in the creek together near our house.  He loves the water, but only if his feet can still touch the ground.  We will need to work on that.  Monday(memorial day) was quite possibly the best day ever!  

Rory and I woke up early (we are pretty much up early everyday) and went for a hike together on Rainbow mountain.  It was really nice since it was just us exploring the trails.  Plus we got to watch the sunrise over the Valley.  The only negative was that since no one else had been there yet, I literally walked into every spider web on the trail....they are like ninjas.  Later that day, I got to go kayaking with Donnie.  We had to share a tandem kayak but it was really fun and relaxing.  And we got free shirts!  Overall, everything has been pretty great.  After college, I'm finally getting to do the things I enjoy doing without being stressed out.  I think that's the greatest thing about the real world, finding out what you are passionate about.  For me, it will always be the outdoors.  So get outside and enjoy the little things.

P.S.  If anyone would like to donate to the "Chelsea needs a kayak fund," please let me know.  I accept checks, cash, and money orders.  Peace.