went to vail last weekend with my mom and dad to visit my sister. while we were there, we saw philadelphia orchestra perform at the gerald ford amphitheater. i enjoyed biking with my dad on the beautiful mountain trails. it rained every day but all in all it was a relaxing five day trip. i caught up on my reading and had wonderful dinners with my family. 

when i got home, i found out i was accepted into stephens college. i have a tour and meeting with my advisor tomorrow morning. i could not be more please with the new chapter ahead in my life. i am excited for all the new opportunities ahead of me. as summer's winding down, i'm growing closer to my friends each week and learning more about myself and the world around me and my true opinions of things. 

be gentle with yourself. you are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars. in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.