so I'm addicted to white water rafting.

went to New River Gorge this past weekend, it was awesome.

I'm the one in the middle.

this photo was on a tv so I took a picture of the tv cause I didn't want to pay 20 for a photo.

I cheat, I know.

I got Lightroom 3 too! So I am excited about editing possibilities.

packing for Branson.

spending the week on a lake.

that will be relaxing.

but, sometimes when I relax,

I feel lazy, and feel like I need to be doing other stuff.

but I think I will rent a kayak up there.

I'm going to miss this boy this fall.

he just sent me this great inspirational link, check out this gal:

50 yr. old solo kayaker

this is the end.

chels.

one month? that's it?

I need more time.

I can't believe summer is basically over.

it seriously seems like I was sitting in Math 140 yesterday.

I hate math.

I am preparing for the weather up in NY.

bought a rain jacket/shell.

still need gloves and socks.

I think I will freeze, I'm a Carolina girl...

so hopefully this week I will get a lot of shoots.

I advertised through my family's bookstore, so we will see.

speaking of shoots: Tsai Family

I'm not supposed to put the 'family' shots up, because she hasn't chosen her favorites yet.

so much is happening in life.

but I am happy.

"These wheels have been turning since before we met and there is nothing we can do now but make the most of the time we have."

Snails see the benefits
The beauty in every inch...

this is the end.

chels.

growing up is hard.

don't let anyone lie to you about that.

especially if you are the oldest 'child'.

you might as well change your name to guinea pig.

but I have to think more, instead of do.

thinking is a good thing.

and lately, I suppose I haven't been doing enough?

Matt took me to the Raleigh Art Museum; so cool.

art is awesome, and so is history.

be a nerd, ok?

you might become smart and receive some scholarships.

I wish I would have considered that at a younger age.

by the way, I love this woman so much:

my grandma, Sharon.

she's such an inspiration, and the woman I give credit for my artistic genes.

this is the end.

chels.