Tag: friends

August 12, 2016 – Bozeman, Montana

It’s crazy how fast one year can go. A shooting star appears, then vanishes. Just a year ago I was in Minnesota watching the Perseid meteor shower in a boat on a lake with my friends. This year …

June 16, 2016 – Hungry Horse, Montana

“I’m floating down a river…” Naturally, Incubus’ Aqueous Transmission pops into my head as I’m paddling forward with a group of office staff and rafting guides. It’s an overnight trip, and the rainy, cold weather has some of …

April 24, 2016 – Helena, Montana

If I didn’t know I was in Montana, this place would make it apparent. I mean… the door handles are actual deer antlers. The ten commandments are displayed on a stretched out animal hide. I take a seat …

April 3, 2016 – Helena, Montana

Has it been a year and a half…? My father would be ashamed. I’m thinking about anything other than the lyrics on the projector screen. Anything to shield my ears. Nice church, though. New. Welcoming. My new hosts …

November 29, 2015 – Lutsen, Minnesota

Another holiday sacrificed to humanity in the books. I’m utilizing the resort’s swimming pool, reflecting on the recent Thanksgiving week. As per usual in the food service industry, I had to work the holiday. It’s only half bad …

August 12, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

Before we know it, we see another meteor. What an incredible night. One of my friends hosted a fire/party tonight, which led up to a midnight boat ride on one of the clearest nights I’ve seen in a …

July 26, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

“I’m a model, currently living in L.A…” …Says the most drop dead gorgeous girl I’ve talked to this summer. Far fetched, but I’d believe it. I tell her that I work here, and point to my mom and …

July 2, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota

Better the devil you know… …or is it? I’m fully enthralled in conversation between Dallin, Kaia, and myself. We’ve taken a slight break from a lazy afternoon boating on the surrounding lakes. Cocktails flowing, we get into a …

March 30, 2015 – Saint Paul, Minnesota

Technology may be the end of us. But for now, it’s irreplaceable. The yin to my yang. My life force. In fact, I can’t live this lifestyle without it. …or could I? Without it, I wouldn’t be able …