*On the Bright Side* :-D

Yesterday I went with my creators and brother to Stuart, FL to visit my dad's family and celebrate my cousin's almost-marriage to her fiance. In attendance were my 3 little cousins, 8,5,9months, my 98 year old great-grandfather, and 6 bottles of champagne. Good times. I was reminded of how much fun sidewalk chalk can be, and how jealous I am that little Ben drives a John Deer Tractor power-wheels.
AND THEN--- I got back to my phone and saw a bunch of text messages from JAELYN saying she doesn't care what I say, I need to OK some dates, she's flying me to Colorado. I thought about my response for a good 10 seconds, then realized that she was completely serious and really wanted to do it, so March 12-18th I will be with my best friend in Telluride!!!!!!!!
So I woke up this morning STOKED. I dreamt vivid dreams about Colorado, got some good rest, and was ready for my week. Then as SOON as I go downstairs, the chaos begins, and my morning is ruined. Sparing details, let's just say if I ever said I need to move out, multiply that by 1,000 and that's where I'm at now. I CAN'T WAIT TO GRADUATE, make enough money to move out, and REALLY live my life. MY OWNNNNNN LIFE.
Needless to say, I'm stoked as hell to escape for a week in Colorado, and the best part is, I'm only 10 days away from the trip! Deep breath, Lex, hang in there. Sorry, sometimes I talk to myself when I get frustrated. Don't care.

Colorado Update!

Apologies for not blogging this weekend. I've been very busy here in Telluride, CO. It's fucking gorgeous, I can't stop smiling here. Many Manyyyyyy more pics to come! Here's the view from J's dad's house on a cliff. We were drinking amazing wine watching the sunset in the middle of the mountains. The pics don't do it justice. Unfortunately, I don't have expert photographer Jake with me here to capture the beauty better....






Me in Telluride loving life

Telluride, Colorado: The Magical Ski Town

Thursday I'm off to the most beautiful little town in the entire universe, Telluride, Colorado. Not only am I excited to see Jaelyn but I really can't wait to see the town which I only know for its snow-covered mountains, friendly locals, and amazing snowboarding. This place is the most magical, humbling city in the world. It's tiny... 2,220 people live there. From mountain village you have to get on a gondola that goes over the mountain and down the other side into town:



There's something about this town that I can't put my finger on, but it's just breath-taking. If you don't like nature, you will when you're in Telluride. If you can't enjoy a beautiful sunset, it will give you the chills. And I cannot wait to see the GREEN Telluride during the summer, which I have been hearing so much about. Jaelyn and I are going to some music festival while I'm there too. Here are some shots I took from this past winter:

The view of the sunset from Jaelyn's dad's house:

On the chair lift during winter:

Dylan, a Telluride local, and I at the coolest bar in town, The Last Dollar Saloon

Jaelyn and I at the top of a mountain:

Mountain face:

And here's the link to a facebook video of an amazing beer spill and cool shots of the view of the house im staying in!
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1005047689548&subj=10610315