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Rapists, Murderers, and Spiders

Today was a gorgeous day. After church and Kate and I's adventure through Taste of Marietta, I desperately wanted to be outside. So I decided that I would go to the mountain to study and read. I shot a text to like 10 people to see if anyone would like to join me... no one could. LAME!

Whatever. I was all like, "I'll go the mountain by myself. I don't need friends. I can do this. This is going to be a grand adventure. Just me and the sunshine and the green green grass and my books. YAYYYY!"

I put on some sunscreen, grabbed Pansy (the go-to picnic blanket, courtesy of LB), and got in the car. All amped and ready to go. But then... my favorite field (the one featured in the picture above) was all over grown and the road was under construction. Dang. But the chipper optimist in my head was like, "That's ok! I'll go to the creepy-circle-of-trees field. It's my second favorite."

I parked across the street and started on the path that led to the the creepy-circle-of-trees field. It was a longer path than I had remembered. There I was... surrounded by trees, in the middle of the woods, awkwardly carrying Pansy, my book bag, and my purse (which size is akin to luggage). And my first thought: this is the perfect set up for a murder scene. or rape scene. or a kidnapping... and the list went on and on and over and over in my head until I was just shy of a panic attack, turning around, and sprinting back to the safety of my car.

But instead, I calmed the panicked crazy girl inside of me. Justly stating to myself that there are NOT actually crazy killers lurking in the trees plotting my imminent death. So I kept walking to the creepy-circles-of-trees field, trying to look as normal as possible.

The path seemed to never end, allowing my still slightly panicked thoughts to bombard my mind again. But I finally saw the field and spread Pansy right in the shade of the perfect tree (which is conveniently in the creepy circle)...

I sat, pulled out my computer, and began to work. Enjoying the beautiful sun, breeze, and that fresh smell of spring. And then...I would that terror would fill me. Murderers, rapists, kidnappers....oh my! I would scan the trees, looking intently for any sign human life. No. There are no killers, Lindsey. Get it together. It is OKAYYYY.

Birds, grass, breeze, YES! Loving life.... And then. The spider from HELL decided to pay my blanket a visit. After looking spastic and killing it violently with my flip flop... It was time to leave.

No more outside adventure. No more. Murderers, rapists, and spiders. Nope.

So I ventured inside to the safety and comfort of my car, and headed home.

Ahhh... air conditioning. Then my mom called, "Hey, are you still outside at the mountain? 'Cause I was worried that you would be killed."

Where do you think I get this from.........

Spring and Other Musings

So... the weather over the past couple of days has been spectacular!! I mean, I am a southern girl through and through. I do not like winter. I mean, I love skiing and other snowy activities, but only in short spurts. I love love love summer and fall.

And listen, all of you hot weather nay-sayers, I know that a Georgia summer can be like experiencing the 3rd realm of hell, but it's so worth it....give me flops, cute shorts, and the beach, baby!

The sunny days are not conducive to my academics. I want to do nothing else but be outside... playing, running, walking...breathing.

With the hot weather, water is essential... in any form. Drinking water, lakes, oceans, pools. The one water thing I am most looking forward to: Kayaking. This, rafting, and hiking are all definitely on the Fun List of Fun Activities for Warm Weather. I'm doing these things asap. You should join me.

My cousin, Zach has been rock climbing with his friend Chase. I may try that too... maybe.

YAY SPRING (and Georgia for having hot weather in April)!!!