We pulled off a last-minute surprise party tonight to celebrate a friend's birthday. No a/c means we sweat our way through multiple rounds of Catch Phrase, eating cake, and telling stories.

I love this.

I must admit, I have rediscovered my love of Star Trek.

I write this while standing in my kitchen with the great dane sprawled out on the floor behind me.

I am thinking about far away cities, new life, and experiences I can't wait for.

I am thinking about what is here and now and how thankful I am for all of it.

This summer has held new friends, new adventures, new lessons... old friends, old places to hang out, old houses. I can't wait for it to continue.