Gazing at El Capitan in Yosemite National Park just 5 days before Alex Honnold made his historic ascent.

Messy Dreams

I love pictures. In high school I had them plastered across 90% of my bedroom wall. I take thousands, organize them in folders on my computer by time periods and events, and I select my favorites to go in a scrapbook or to be blown up on a canvas. Whenever I see a breathtaking view,…

Too many choices.

Aimless Wandering

I’m fairly certain most of us were asked the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” And as a kid we would rattle off a fancy job that likely held an esteemed reputation or some exciting appeal. These claims about what our future would hold likely came from the heroes of…

Enjoying a cupcake to celebrate my 23rd birthday.

Wait, How’d I Get Here?

Have you ever driven home after a weekend away or a night out, and thought when you arrived in your driveway, “Wait, how did I get here?” You are so familiar with the journey that you can turn on auto pilot and navigate the road with out paying much attention to the turns you’re making.…