We have a list of priorities for our life. It is layed out primarily in this way: New job that actually pays, a house with a yard to rent, a new vehicle that is reliable, to start our family with a baby. These are our dreams and our goals. Recently, an opprotunity has presented itself for us to move. Out of our rather spacious two bedroom apartment. And into a Tahoe trailer. The kind that people like, tow with trucks and go camping in. And really, it's going to be the most wonderful thing. That's about all I have to say about that.

However though, I will also mention that just spending one weekend there, reminded me so very much of going camping with my Gramma and Poppa. It took me back to so many memories - the smells and sounds and feel of the air took me back ten years and it seemed as though it was yesterday. Walking through the forest behind us, going as far as I could and ending at a dirt road. I remember the clearing and the fallen down trees I'd climb all over. How I'd feel on top of the world standing on top of those trees. I remember falling asleep on the couch to late night television and roasting marshmallows at the nightly bonfire. I remember Poppa drinking beer and swinging on the tire swing. And I remember my gramma. I remember her falling asleep in the chair while reading a book, her sitting quietly outside in the sunshine. And putting my hands inside her pockets at night in the cold. I remember her so clearly.

Life is moving so quickly. We sleep through our days and work through the nights. Weekends are spent with movies and sleeping. This month of September will go so fast. One month to move. One month to be out. This is our enabler. This is the start of dreams coming true.
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