Family Adventures in Telluride

My family has visited Telluride many times before, but this was their first visit since I moved here. It made their time here all the more special to me because I could finally show them my favorite parts of Telluride. We hiked, adventured to lakes and swimming holes, and did a whole lot of relaxing. Not only was their presence comforting, but having them here helped me fall in love with Telluride all over again. It was the most heartwarming feeling to walk into a restaurant and be sent a few appetizers and drinks as a welcoming gift to my family. After witnessing these small acts (and more), I felt a sense of reassurance that all I have sacrificed to live here has been totally worth it. That the countless hours I have spent working has allowed me to create a bond with such caring, delightful people. Well, it's either that or I  really enjoyed the fact that my parents thought I was cool enough to get food compliments of the chef ;) 

Moab, UT

On a whim, a few friends and I decided to spend a short 36 hours in Moab, UT. We drove late at night to a campsite and we woke up to the beautiful view you see above. It was an extremely hot weekend (all 105 degrees of it), so we spent a great deal of our time at an awesome watering hole. Afterwards, we ate delicious burgers and peach milkshakes at Milt's Stop & Eat and went rock climbing on Wall Street. It was a great introduction to Moab and I can't wait to explore the area more once the weather cools down. 

taking stock / 02

eating / kettle corn from the farmers market
drinking / tons of water - with the occasional mexican logger from ska brewery
practicing / better posture
enjoying / how the sun sets so late
learning / to speak with more integrity
playing / lots of records 
finishing / writing a summer to do list 
reading / the goldfinch...finally
walking / well really hiking beautiful summer trails
wearing / jean shorts and ankle boots
cooking / sweet potatoes to put on fresh salads
working / on social media and marketing for the toggery 
traveling / mentally to all the places my dear friends live 
wanting / a popsicle from la michoacana in memphis

41st Annual Bluegrass Festival

Telluride Bluegrass Festival was flipping awesome. I got to hear fantastic music, visit with old friends, and ring in my 23rd birthday! I celebrated by boogieing down with some girlfriends and an unexpected skunk (see below). It was a birthday to remember!

^^My favorite photo of Luke and I cheesin' and our secret spot to listen to the music^^

I can't help but add a little style pic in front of an old hippie van...