10 Days and Counting

It's getting down to the wire folks. I leave home in 10 days! It's still hard to believe that this is all happening - but I suspect that that's normal.

I went for a walk with my mom on the river trail this evening. Often times I take for granted how beautiful Northern California is and how fortunate I was to grow up here. We were driving there during the best part of the day, when the sun's fading light perfectly accentuates all of the foothills leading up to the mountains. It's just breath-taking.

Then we walked along the river for a while and appreciated all of its gorgeous, natural scenery. I'm definitely going to miss living by a river. I'm looking forward to living close to the ocean in a few weeks, but there is something about a river that is so calming and peaceful. It's hard not to bask in its tranquility and stillness when everything else in life feels so scattered.

Anyways, this is a short post, but in the days leading up to my departure, I want to share some of my favorite memories about growing up here. Believe me, there are many :). I feel like there are many people who greatly dislike living in this area, but I am not one of them. I will be sad to leave, but I am greatly anticipating all of the adventures that are "just around the river bend." :)

Sincerely,
Olivia