Today was a really good day. It wasn’t like a phenomenal day that consisted of a dreamy dinner with any of the Chris-es (Pine, Pratt, Evans…), or even a day that put millions of dollars in my wallet or sent me off on a fantastic vacation. But, today was a really good day, and one that made me smile and hope to remember for a long time.

The started off with me sleeping through my alarm, which was great. I don’t get to relax that much at college, what with the early morning practices I can’t miss. I got up wicked late but awake nonetheless, and to a beautiful sunny day. I got dressed, had some frosted cheerios, gave my dad a kiss on the cheek and began to drive to Rachael's house to embark on our journey to the summit of little old Pack Monadnock. We are accompanied by the cutest of nature guides; Rachael’s lab, Brady… the “G.O.A.T.”

I couldn't have asked for a better day that I got to share with her. We talked the whole way up as we placed our feet strategically around the ice and into the slush/snow. Laughing about some fun people we remember from high school like the great Sierra Byrne. Sierra if you read this, please know that we love so much about you and miss your brutal honesty, we hope our doing well. We also talked nonstop about what we’re excited about for the coming semester. I’m so happy for Rach as she takes a leqp in transferring to Wheelock this year and continues pursuing her love for soccer and the natural beauty of New England. With all the struggles she went through, I’m happy she’ll be close to home where I can visit her, stick up for her against the lower level bachelors, eat tremendous amounts of food, travel, and go on adventures. I know she’s going to do great things. I have no doubt.

But the fun today didn’t stop on the mountain. I also went for a late night gym excursion with my loving/hateful buddy Charlie :) Now, Charlotte a.k.a “Charlie” is a unique individual. She makes every gym routine more fun. Tonight was no exception. We lifted, swam, laughed a ton. Yet the most special of moments was preempted by this statement from Charlotte, “Just want to let you know, I had a lot of beans today.” You can guess that the Russian Twist workout was a little extra musical :) Love ya bud haha.

Sometimes, good days surprise you. They often happen when you let your mind grow a little bit more open. I’m so grateful I bumped into Jess and Rose at Hampshire Hills, grabbed breakfast with Emily, bumped into Abby at TJMaxx, spent countless gym sessions with Charlotte, hiked with Rachel, and most importantly, spent time with my family and my loved ones.