like an apple on a tree
hiding out behind the leaves
I was difficult to reach
but you picked me
like a shell upon a beach
just another pretty piece
I was difficult to see
but you picked me
you got me,
searched the sand
and climbed the tree
and brought me back down
- A Fine Frenzy

I had my first day hike yesterday. It was strenuous, all those uphill battles (literally!) and shaky downhills, climbing up and down a shallow stream with Diesel (not waterproof!) sneakers. But obviously at the end I felt like I had accomplished something, and it always feels good after a workout.

I’m a weird kind of tired now. I had five hours of sleep, then a five hour hike, then i went to sleep at 4 am and woke up at 1 pm.

I remember having a really bad dream, the kind where you’re not sure if it’s real or not when you wake up, and then when you do realize it was just a dream, you feel so relieved. Anyway, I’m not in too great of a mood right now. I’m only content in knowing that it can get better. A lot of people take some time getting adjusted to their first year, I hear (and hope!).

A three page paper is awaiting me. It’s blank so far. It’s due in approx 17 hours.