I haven't been doing much lately. Filling most the moments with writing poems, getting caught up on school work, and just being young with my friends.

I had an experience yesterday afternoon that was very unexpected and so very uprooting. It's sunny here for now. It's about 60 out and after winters touch you are thankful for anything over 40 where I'm from. I was jumping on a trampoline with some friends. On my highest jump I opened my eyes and I could see the sun setting behind all the trees surrounding us. All I could hear was laughter and the only scent around was the smell of my second mother's home made chicken tortilla soup coming from the kitchen. I landed on my back and just let that moment sink in. Just let it sink in.

I haven't felt this alive for a long long time. I am so happy and this recent rebirth of mine has changed my outlook on all kinds of things. Life is so good.


-H