Bye Bye Steamy B

It honestly feels like just yesterday I boarded a flight to Steamboat Springs, Colorado to embark on a journey. I had only been to the town once before and didn't know anyone that lived here. I was clueless as to where I'd end up, if I'd enjoy it or despise it. But here I am almost nine months later finding it impossible to say good bye to this town. As I began packing up my room last night it was almost painful to realize I'm going home. I don't want to say goodbye to all of this beautiful scenery and all of my friends. I think about all the great adventures I've been on and all of the new things I've tried. I'll never forget climbing up Howelson Hill my very first day here, or floating down the Yampa with strangers who quickly became good friends. Eight months ago I was completely unable to do 180s, and I never imagined working for Grenade in Vegas.

Luckily for me this journey's not over, I'll be back out in Steamboat June 1st to work as a Conference Assistant at the school. And of course I'll be starting my second year in August. Still, it's going to be very sad saying goodbye to close friends who have become like family throughout the past few months... I read this right before I left for Steamboat and it always makes me feel a little better about things.

A Reason, A Season or a Lifetime
People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When something is in your life for a reason, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a Godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then without any wrongdoing on your part, or at a inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a season, because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.Believe it, it is real. But only for a season! Lifetime relationships teach you lifelong lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind, but friendship is clairvoyant. Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season, or a lifetime. -Author Unknown