solo adventures.

You can do things like take yourself out for ice cream - like a pint of fresh mint to be eaten in the romantic setting of a rock on the river nearby.  Or you can pack up a book, writing materials, and bike out somewhere nice to read and draw and write - don't forget to pick wildflowers on the way.  Sometimes you've got to remember how much fun it can be to hang out with yourself.

trails.

Dad and I took the day to explore the biking trails around the tiny mining town he lives in.  It was the most father-daughter-ish thing we've done in a long time.  We saw lakes and abandoned mines and scarecrows dressed in wedding dresses.  The town is small, but the air is so clean and crisp and the people are all so friendly.  Plus, it was nice to hang out with my dad for the day - I haven't biked around with him since I was a kid. I never really thought much about Minnesota, but I really like it up here, what the heck?

my first (successful) films.

So, I've been trying to use a real film camera for a little while now, and I finally had a roll that didn't turn out grainy or completely black exposures! Instead I have lots of little moments from my trip to Vermont, solo bike adventures, and mainly really nice photos of Melissa captured in the loveliest way.

zees veekend.

i, Spontaneously biking down to India Point park after work and finding a little bench to sit, eat bread, and read.
ii. & iii.  The Saturday morning Farmer's market!  I ran into people I knew AND got free apples.  There are always so many dogs and adorable old couples - it is the perfect way to start a day.
iv.  A before sleep hot cocoa that involved melting down dark chocolate chips, cinnamon, and a bit of cayenne.  I had some sort of spiritual experience.
v.  Sunday I biked out to volunteer on Scratch farm.  I just love that place. I'll be writing more about it, I know.