Sun, Sand, and... Fireworks

I have not smiled so much until the other day when Jen and I decided to drop in on a new friend's campsite out at Nehalem Bay. The views were gorgeous but the best part was probably the awesome company. It was one of those situations where you don't feel as if anyone is the odd man out. We played bocce ball on the windy beach, frisbee by the bay, caught some crabs in the water, climbed sand hills and huge stumps, took pictures, got pizza, sang along to guitar, and just laughed a lot.

I think this situation reminded me of how it's great to be spontaneous. I wasn't even really sure if I was actually going to stop by the campground and certainly thought it would only be for maybe an hour or so. I was very pleasantly surprised. Sometimes, when you put yourself out there, something amazing might come your way.

I was reminded of a phrase the other day by my housemate's mom when I asked her how she met her husband. She told me "You have to kiss a lot of frogs". It's true. Not just in love, but in life. You've got to really put yourself out there and try a bunch of things and eventually amazing things (like princes) will come your way.