Long weekend

This weekend was long. Long as in, I had an extra day off. Long as in, I crammed too much in to too little time. Long as in I feel completely wiped out. Today we made it to bodega bay and we settled into a sand dune and listened to the waves. It was a misty, grey and cold, but it was a beach and I was happy to be there.

I can't help but feel though, that it might have been more relaxing to spend a day in bed instead of traipsing about the countryside and clambering over sand dunes. But then again, very little can beat the sound of crashing waves and the feel of sand under your feet. Ah, to be on a long beach vacation.

I will say this though: I am so lucky to have the friends and family that I do. To have friends that would giggle at the prospect of spending time getting lost with my family is just more than I could ever hope for. And to have a family that would consider driving over a lit firework (true story) is...well that's very special too. And to have a boyfriend who looks at a drive to Bodega Bay as an adventure instead of a stupid idea since there are beaches much closer, that's pretty awesome too.

Yes, I may be crazy, and awkward, but I have a great team to travel down the awkward road of life with. I mean, look at these people. These are the people you want to spend some time with.

That was a great birthday America. Way to go. And happy birthday again Andy. And thanks friends, for being crazy enough to hang out with me. Who knew independence day made me so thankful?