I don't think anyone actually reads this blog and thats ok. I mostly write in it when I have nothing else to do or I'm just trying to kill some time before I'm off to something else. I went to Quincy (my hometown) this past weekend. Going home to Quincy is good for me for lots of reasons. 1) The long drive gives me ample time to think about things which I believe people today spend far too little time doing. It seems there is never time to actually stop and think about what is important to YOU. People are always rushing around pushing themselves to stay ahead of the clock which doesn't leave much time for self reflection. Anyways, I've always enjoyed long trips in the car. This time I had a faithful and very quite companion, Zoe :) 2) Quincy is my home. It is where I spent most of my childhood and adolescent years. I feel comfortable there. Once you get through Reno its only about another 45 min until pine trees begin dotting the hillside and before you know it *poof* you're in the mountains! It is at this point that I truly begin to feel at ease and sometimes throughout the rest of the drive I actually catch myself smiling. Quincy is an outdoor lovers "heaven". It has everything you could ever want! Raging rivers, serene lakes everywhere, skiing in the winter, a community college, and yes...3 bars! Besides all that and as if it could get any better...my family and friends are there. I like getting back there because it reminds me of who I am and how far I have come. I would love to someday move back there. My Dad moved us there when I was 12 and I will always be grateful to him for that! better run ;)