Evaporation of a daunting cloud

Keenan takes a rock ride in the Notch. Shot by the marvelous Aaron Blatt.

I have finalized my college decision and that extremely large check is now on its way to Sierra Nevada College…I’m pretty pumped. Not just because I really want to continue my life there, but because so much pressure has just been alleviated. This cloud has been daunting over my head for a little over a year now, getting progressively thicker and more intimidating and I feel like it’s been worth that effort, for real. It’s nice to no longer answer every parent when they ask “Where are you going next year?” with a “Well…uh…I think I would possibly like to…attend…ummm…So-and-So College, maybe, kind of, I guess.” I’m really glad that this is all done with, but I can’t thank Pat Von Trapp and my parents enough for making this all go smoothly!

But enough with school!

It was all rainy this week (until the snow today!?? COOL!) but I took full advantage of this by taking a break from being outside all day to check out some of the stores in town. My Monday afternoon adventure began at the Coffee House…
I was with a nice little gathering of people, sipping girly lattes and mocha-chino-espresso-infused-whatevers, trying to wait out the rain. Well the wait went a little longer than expected and the House was closing, so I went with a few close friends and we walked through some of the art galleries in town. I was in a trance, walking from room to room with my jaw falling open, amazed at the pieces in all of the galleries. We pretended to be sophisticated home-owners and proceeded to pick and choose the displays that we would like to have as wall candy. It was a rainy afternoon well spent!
So I think that people should take a 30 minute break from their busy, active, lives and check out the inside of town. I think you’ll be surprised that this town has more to offer than incredible scenery and a plethora of outside activities. It’s wicked.

*This just in! Check out the Alpaca store next to the Memorial Building…It is super cool!

Another rock ride. Also shot by the marvelous Aaron Blatt.