Week 1: Adventure Day



Oh, this glorious day. So my best friend (since 8th grade) and I tend to experience cabin fever way too easily...it could be a matter of hours before one of us whines, "let's get OUT of here...let's just GO somewhere!" This is where our adventure days come into play (hashtag, awesome). About two weeks ago, we decided to head to the beach to catch the sunset. I have to admit that we aren't very interesting to watch (if you are a creeper or innocent spectator), we don't really talk on account of how mesmerized we are by the waves and sunlight.

On this adventure day, we were staring in silence for a very long time, breathing in the salt water and feeling the invasive breeze that had us completely covered by a blanket. The sun was slowly setting, and it's reflection on the water was becoming warmer and more golden. The clouds were in such a beautiful resting place, they were "set up" in a way that made us know the colors were going to be epic. Suddenly, something inside of me said, "you better do a cartwheel down by that water, don't miss this" (I am fully aware of the fact that my subconscious is just as strange as I am). So, I grasped the opportunity to feel youthful. It was so freeing, gleeful, giddy- all of those words that bring you back to a time when you didn't know the intensity of stress or responsibility that weighs you down.

My best friend shouted at me, "I'm taking a picture, do it again!" So I did. Over and over, until I was seeing stars, until she got the best shot that was possible with my Droid. Looking through the shots, I noticed how breathtaking the sunlight was- in all of it's entirety. I also noticed the weird orb that was moving around in each photo. What is that? Is it, as we say in the Midwestern country, a Spook (aka spirit)?  Or something weird with my lens? Anyhow, this day was magical. I am glad I can share it with all of you!!