Bliss

Driving to God's country over the St. Croix River, the sun sparkling off the water, the cement ending and the oaks and pines beginning, I was able to breathe for the first time in a week. A week with 100 hours punched on my time card, if time cards still existed.

Floating down the Apple River yesterday was perfect. Sunshine, a new friend, a wonderful roommate and plenty of hard cider. A personal record for longest time to float down, but no need to rush a beautiful day.

I learned a valuable lesson, that it is not a wise idea to skip rocks among large groups of people. I also learned that drunk people don't feel being hit by rocks much anyways.

In the end I was reminded that friends who can joke, who are adventurous, and who care are the most valuable things we can ever have. I miss my Duluth girls, Kristen, Sam and Anne.