Little Amy, Big World.: Things I Have Learned in 2015.

Hi.

I realize I haven't posted in well over a year and a half.

That's okay, though. And there's no day like today to start over again, right?

Over the last year and a half, I learned so much more about myself.

And that's all that matters.....Right?

I learned to love in an unhealthy way. That was sad, but at least now I can say I did it and be done with that chapter.

I love Elephant Revival.

I learned that I love bluegrass - to the point that it just resonates in my soul. It even resonates in the freezing cold......

I learned that I truly love camping. I learned that I can pitch a tent all by myself. I learned that I am probably the best 'camp' cook around - that is, if there is a stove available.

I've learned that showering is overrated - In Telluride, I lived for 4+ days without a shower or a conventional bathroom - port-a-potties for the win.

Speaking of Telluride, I experienced heaven on earth in June of 2015. In case you are wondering, Heaven on earth is located in Telluride, Colorado. My breath was taken away to a trance it never has been in as I was driving into Telluride. First of all, we were stuck in traffic so it was easy to lose my breath out of impatience - But the scenery, and a few cars in front of me a couple doing yoga in the stand-still highway traffic, all of that was just beautiful to me. More like breathtaking rather than out-of-breath. Words cannot describe the peace and happiness I felt in that town. And the music? It's just my happy place. I can't even explain it. You absolutely cannot frown when you're listening to Leftover Salmon, The Punch Brothers, Yonder Mountain String Band, Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled By Turtles, Sam Bush Band, etc etc. I have decided that although there has got to be more to it, bluegrass is a key to exaltation in life.

I learned that my family is wonderful - And no matter how near or far, they will always be my 'rock' as a whole. My sister is my best friend and knows me better than I know myself. She also is my biggest fan, and roots for me when I'm up and keeps me motivated when I am down.

I learned that most friends are temporary - and that hurts. But I think that the best friends are the ones who may get frustrated with you, but won't give up on you - no matter what. Friends are people who can understand you're in a crisis. Friends love you unconditionally. Unfortunately, there aren't many of them.

I have learned that dogs can become your best friends forever - Even if they are an ex-boyfriend's, or a puppy that you helped grow for a few weeks - They are forever. Those dogs will always be part of the "loves of my life" category.