2 things- Annie don't read this!

1. No fair! Seth (the guy from Vernal, see 100th post) has shown my blog to his family, but I have yet to see any of theirs. Granted, they might not have one, but it's kind of un-nerving to have people read most of your inner thoughts, while you have no idea who they are.

2. If I don't post for four -plus days, it could mean that I died or something. I tend to go jogging around the lake, then galavanting behind the dam on some great rock formations. I realized today that I always make sure to let people know where I'm going-- if it's a long hike, but if I just jog, I don't make it a point. So, you can be the first to know: I'm behind the lake in the rocks! I think if I don't show up for work for four days, they'll just think I'm off gambling or something ;) Maybe I'll try to wear red just in case the helicopters come looking for my body...

From May in Custer State Park

Take today for instance. I went to my usual spot, high on a hill overlooking the morning light across the rolling hills, then over those rocks to another outcropping of granite, down and across the stream to a place that I've only climbed down, but never up... I freaked myself out as I climbed up the boulders, with small hand holds and a pretty big drop off. There were wild raspberries to eat once I got to a ledge, so I enjoyed it, but still, my heart was beating fast as I contemplated falling to my death with no one around. Once I got to the top, I went exploring to some spots I haven't been, and ended the adventure on my flat rock that I once tried yoga moves on, but it was a bit too much for my poor palms. I sat there pondering my life as the wind picked up, swishing the shoulder high grass around me, making the Aspen leaves turn musical. I sat there taking it all in, and sort of memorizing the moment for future stressful moments. All in all it was a great morning, and even if I do fall one day, at least it'll be doing something I love :D