Saturday I had the day off but that definitely did not mean I got to sleep in. After setting my alarm for 7:30 am I drifted off to a short but pleasant sleep while watching Paris Je T'aime. Dad and I grabbed Starbucks before heading over to the Haley's to meet up with the rest of our happy hikers. After an intertaining 2 1/2 hour car ride out to Leavenworth, the 4 Haleys, 3 Evans, Brian, Sara, and Adrian commenced one epic day hike up Mt. Stuart. Andrew made delicious sandwiches and pleasant conversation was fluid as we ascended some 3500 ft. The final destination was simply stunning--an alpine lake surrounded by the largest open face of granite in the lower 48 states. Everyone took a dip in (time actually spent in the water varied) the lake and I myself was launched in by Andrew and Aidan. Once I was in the air there was absolutely no turning back. The frigid water definitely rehydrated and cooled me off after a long couple of hours of hiking. We re cooperated up at the lake for an hour or so and began the descent back down to the trailhead. After all meeting up back at the cars we made our way to the Heidleburger to regenerate the lost calories from the hike :) I cannot remember a time where I wanted to consumer a milkshake more than anything...but due to my lovely lactose problem of late, that desire was quickly squelched. After dinner, the "kids" aka under 30s of the group decided on a whim to try out a mini golf course across the street. 18 holes later, Andrew came out victorious however I was a mere 8 strokes behind him! We finally left Leavenworth a little after 10pm and were all sunkissed and misquito bitten on the way home. Car games and music kept us all awake and Andrew and I enjoyed a brief but much needed night's sleep at the Forier's. Sunday afternoon Lauren and I finally enjoyed our first tubing session together of the whole summer! I think this was a record in late starts for tubing. Less than 4 years ago we were chomping at the bit to get the boat in and tube attached in May...how times can quickly change. I went for a quick run before working Sunday evening. I was pleasantly surprised by a short shift! I was able to make it home in time for Sunday Dinner with Jan and Cathy (something I haven't attended for several weeks on account of work :/) which was a nice way to end the weekend.
Today, I babysat in the morning then went straight to work until 4pm. After work I met up with Lauren and Linds and we laid out and enjoyed the incredible weather down by the lake. Dad and I had a late dinner followed by a relaxing evening. I have another early morning tomorrow--I honestly can say I do not remember the last time I slept in was...not okay considering the way summer tends to go for me but oh well! Preparation for my early lab this fall every Tuesday I suppose.
As I was driving home from work Sunday evening I came across a quote on a bulletin board of a business near by my house. "Listen and silent have the same letters." I found this to be a very curious observation. While it typically takes one to be silent to listen, I had to slightly disagree with this quote. One does not always have to be silent to listen--isn't there such thing as "active listening?" I find myself never truly being silent but instead formulating thoughts and ideas based on what I hear in conversation. While someone may externally appear to be silent, I believe listening is not defined by silence...just a thought I wanted to share :)
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