the weekend

I find it extremely important for us humans to take breaks. For me, it isn't the tangible things (a job, school, family//friends, etc.) that are so stressful, but the ever-so-present thought that I don't know exactly what I want in life yet. Where will I live next year? Which school will I attend next? Where will I be working? When will I be married (hopefully not for a few years more at least)?

I just want to know so I can get a head start on where I need to be.

This weekend was very much needed. I was able to listen to conference (wonderful session, by the way) in the beautiful city of St. George, Utah. Being around people I love doing things I love melted my worries away. I returned home with fresh insight and prepped for another week of school and tough decisions to make. 

These are all untouched by edits

The best friend

The first LDS temple

Green Valley area - top view of the climb

Gorgeous day for climbing

She ran a Marathon just hours earlier.. motivation

Something I'm learning with more frequency the longer I live: it's never too late to start most things. I've come to a point where if I feel like I love something, I don't waste a moment thinking, "I could have done this if I started younger//earlier. But now it's too late." Go for what you love! Honestly, it's so much more enjoyable to know you at least tried. Most people out there won't judge you--you'll be surprised to find they'll even help you, as experienced as they might be.

Climbing is a new thing for me. This weekend was my very first try outdoors. I didn't want to look stupid if I failed. But I'm so glad I did it! And so grateful for people like this family who encouraged me and let me use their gear. When I reached the top, I felt so empowered.

Find what empowers you, and go for it, no matter how late you think you are at finding it.