In Which Bethany makes Excuses for a Late Post.
Ack! This post is a day behind schedule!
At least I have a very proper excuse. I spent the weekend at home in Redmond, Oregon, and yesterday I was at my sister’s house without a computer. I hereby absolve myself.
The weekend was highly enjoyable. On Saturday I went to Smith Rock— a highly well-known climbing and hiking destination only fifteen minutes from my parents’ home. My family, our friend Hadley, and I hiked up Misery Ridge and down the back by Monkey Face.
Misery Ridge is a serious misnomer. This is Hadley and I at the top.
And after we hiked to what was technically the top of the trail, Rachel, Hadley, and I scrambled up all the rocks to the very tip top of the accessible rock (since any higher peaks were only accessible with aid of ropes, belay devices, and other miscellaneous outdoor climbing gear.)
Those arms are mine. Just so ya know.
Then scrambling down the back, I found a rock upon which to strike a very strong and heroic pose.
Don't I look like I could save the day, guys? ... guys?
And then, all of a sudden, it was Sunday, and it was time to go home… From this– 
To this–
I’m not going to lie to you; as much as I love the rugged desert beauty of Central Oregon, and as much as I always will, it’s nice to be back in the damp, chilly, crappy-weather Portland, where spring is already nigh.
Blip in the Cosmos 
*GASP* The blossom is beautiful! (warning: tantrum ahead)
I want blossoms! Where are MY blossoms?!
Hello? Spring? Are u listening?!?!
Haha, patience! Or just move up here…. :)