26,480 and a Mini Life Update
Hi, it's been a while. Almost 5 months to be exact. I've done a lot in the last five months, but lacked the motivation to share it. So here is my mini life update:
I went home for the summer and worked for Kitsap County Public Works in the Stormwater Division. The job was great. I got to be outside, work with amazing people, and understand the scientists' perspective on environmental conditions. I loved it. I did some fun things this summer, as well. Kate, mom, and I went and saw Dead and Company at the Gorge Amphitheater, and it was such an awesome show (especially for people watching). I went to San Diego for my birthday with mom and Taylor (Carl is down there for work right now), and we had a fantastic time. Oh yeah, I turned 21, but honestly it's just another birthday to me. I got some awesome books for my birthday, some of which I've read, some of which are still waiting for me. I attended Capitol Hill Block Party, a 3-day music festival in Capitol Hill, with my friends and got to see some rad bands. Mom and I went to Portland for a day, and spent most of our money at Powell's Books (not the worst way to spend $$$ if you ask me haha). I went to Maui with my family for a week and enjoyed reading books and relaxing, as well as riding bikes down Haleakala, which was fun (after we weren't on a cliff). I got to spend some quality time with friends and family, and let myself relax from last school year, but honestly, summer went by way too quickly.
Now I am back at school. I've started my 3rd year as an Environmental Engineering major. I have a lighter class load, which I needed more than I thought, and am involved in some clubs. I am an officer in the Society for Environmental Engineers (SENVE), where I am planning a part of the Pacific Southwest Conference, and making sure the environmental competition team has everything they need. I am active in the Engineering Ambassadors, and will be giving my second tour of the College of Engineering this Friday. I am also a part of the Ethical Eating Club, and getting it back on its feet. Oh yeah! I am also doing research again for a Graduate Student (U.S. Department of Energy funded Algael Research), which I am loving. Life is good.
Now you might be wondering about the 26,480? Well my first real weekend back in San Luis Obsipo (SLO), Kat and I did the Tri-Tip Challenge. This is a local challenge where one hikes Bishop's Peak, Madoona Peak, and the "P". I ended the day with 26,480 steps. My legs felt pretty tired the next day (especially given that I ran and went on a different hike the day before doing the challenge).
So yeah, life is good. I am back in a routine for school, and Fluid Dynamics is kicking my butt. Hopefully I will be better about going on adventures and sharing them with you. Hope you're doing well and thank you for reading!
Here are some pictures of my summer and first few weeks back :)
I went home for the summer and worked for Kitsap County Public Works in the Stormwater Division. The job was great. I got to be outside, work with amazing people, and understand the scientists' perspective on environmental conditions. I loved it. I did some fun things this summer, as well. Kate, mom, and I went and saw Dead and Company at the Gorge Amphitheater, and it was such an awesome show (especially for people watching). I went to San Diego for my birthday with mom and Taylor (Carl is down there for work right now), and we had a fantastic time. Oh yeah, I turned 21, but honestly it's just another birthday to me. I got some awesome books for my birthday, some of which I've read, some of which are still waiting for me. I attended Capitol Hill Block Party, a 3-day music festival in Capitol Hill, with my friends and got to see some rad bands. Mom and I went to Portland for a day, and spent most of our money at Powell's Books (not the worst way to spend $$$ if you ask me haha). I went to Maui with my family for a week and enjoyed reading books and relaxing, as well as riding bikes down Haleakala, which was fun (after we weren't on a cliff). I got to spend some quality time with friends and family, and let myself relax from last school year, but honestly, summer went by way too quickly.
Now I am back at school. I've started my 3rd year as an Environmental Engineering major. I have a lighter class load, which I needed more than I thought, and am involved in some clubs. I am an officer in the Society for Environmental Engineers (SENVE), where I am planning a part of the Pacific Southwest Conference, and making sure the environmental competition team has everything they need. I am active in the Engineering Ambassadors, and will be giving my second tour of the College of Engineering this Friday. I am also a part of the Ethical Eating Club, and getting it back on its feet. Oh yeah! I am also doing research again for a Graduate Student (U.S. Department of Energy funded Algael Research), which I am loving. Life is good.
Now you might be wondering about the 26,480? Well my first real weekend back in San Luis Obsipo (SLO), Kat and I did the Tri-Tip Challenge. This is a local challenge where one hikes Bishop's Peak, Madoona Peak, and the "P". I ended the day with 26,480 steps. My legs felt pretty tired the next day (especially given that I ran and went on a different hike the day before doing the challenge).
So yeah, life is good. I am back in a routine for school, and Fluid Dynamics is kicking my butt. Hopefully I will be better about going on adventures and sharing them with you. Hope you're doing well and thank you for reading!
Here are some pictures of my summer and first few weeks back :)
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| Dead and Company! |
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| The Gorge |
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| Hiking? |
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| Mt. Rainier National Park |
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| Hands down the best ice cream I've ever had in my life. (Vegan) Chocolate Hazelnut ice cream WITH STRAWBERRIES!! |
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| Taylor in her Natural Habitat |
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| Capitol Hill Block Party day 2 |
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| Grandma with Great-Granddaugher, Olivia. |
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| Ready for some baseball |
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| Sean throwing the First Pitch for the Mariner's Game |
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| Brennan!!! |
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| Got to help paint a mural for the Clear Creek Trail Association |
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| Trying to give Kate a bit of Texas in Washington (it didn't work). |
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| Abraham!! |
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| Arts and Crafts |
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| I swear I don't have a favorite dog |
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| Ryan before seeing the ABBA cover band (we knew all the words to all the songs (featured in Mamma Mia 1 and 2)) |
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| Mom enjoying a treat in Portland |
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| Sunrise from my room NO FILTERS OR EDITING I SWEAR |
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| My beautiful girls |
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| Either reading or listening to a podcast tbh |
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| Got to see some rarer pictures of my music icons (insert 60s and 70s bands here) |
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| Black sand beach on the Road to Hana |
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| Always reppin' the Hawks |
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| 5:17 am on Haleakala (before riding our bikes 22 miles down the mountain) |
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| Kat on Bishop's Peak to start out the Tri-Tip challenge |
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