I’d like to make myself believe…

I didn't know what to think as I gazed beyond the back porch and into the back yard. Glowing specks of orange sporadically illuminated in the sky. At first I thought I was seeing things; the 93 degree, sticky, humid weather had finally gotten to me, causing me to hallucinate. However, as Rachael (my overseer, undeclared mentor, and great friend) and I continued jamming on our guitars in the now cool, refreshing night air, I shouted in wonder,

"ARE THOSE FIREFLIES!?!?!?"


Sure enough I had my first encounter with fireflies! Never in my life did I think I would have the chance to see such creatures. I even tried catching them. I ran outside and trekked through the grass despite my fears of ticks and was able to capture one. It soon got away though =/. I tried getting more friends for it but it had other plans. haha.

This moment would have been that much better if Keegan was with me. =] My partner in crime.

For now I will just "get a thousand hugs from ten thousand lightning bugs as they try to teach me how to dance." 


-Lindsey


P.S. 

I LEAVE TO SEE ALLIE, GARRISON, AND BABY HENRY TOMORROW!!