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Scrapbook: Summer

Reflection through pictures

Lauren Borchart

Aug 23, 2016

University of San Diego

Lauren Borchart

I'm so grateful. So blessed. I honestly can't believe all the good that I've been surrounded by in my 19, short years. As summer draws near to an end for me, I can't help but reflect on these past few months. How they've contributed to me, my own personal growth, a test of my strength, my curiosity satisfied, and my heart fulfilled. Often times, words are not enough to express what one feels, or has experienced.

I can't begin to verbally express my summer. So I thought a few pictures might do it justice.

The Big Island

I had to pleasure of going to Hawaii for almost two weeks with my roommate for college. It was such an amazing experience as we were on our own and basically traversed the island. I can't thank my roommate, Stori, enough for catching me every time I fall. No, that's not just some cliche phrase, she literally caught me twice as I passed our because I stepped on a sea urchin. She's pretty amazing.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Two Step Beach, Hawaii

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Black Sand Beach, Hawaii

Kolekole Beach Park, Hawaii

Captain Cooks Monument, Hawaii

Rainbow Falls, Hawaii

Kona Coast, Hawaii

Manta Ray Cove, Hawaii

Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii

Holualoa, Hawaii

The Perfect Shot

My entire savings was spent on purchasing a Canon Rebel t6i. I hope to have this camera for a long time and some of these pictures sum up a few of the most important people (and a pet) in my life. Grateful for their constant support in whatever I pursue or purchase haha.

Valencia, California

Santa Barbara, California

Ventura, California

Malibu, California

Valencia, California

Disneyland-California

Valencia, California

The Broad-California

Yosemite

A trip I'll never forget. My boyfriend and I packed up the car and hoped to find a camping spot for a few days and explore the valley of Yosemite. So glad I got to go explore with someone so amazing and as weird as me.

Tunnel View, Yosemite

Vernal Falls, Yosemite

Glacier Point, Yosemite

Top of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite

Merced River, Yosemite

The End

My last few weeks of summer were mixed with a plethora of emotions. I'm excited to head back to school, I'm happy to soak in the last few days of summer, but I' also sad because my boyfriend went back to school and I'll be leaving my family and friends.

The Grove-California

Griffith Observatory-California

Universal Studios-California

Point Dume Beach, California

Next week I'll be back in San Diego, taking in the sun and sand. I'll have a new set of memories, and a new set of pictures. But for now, I have these and I am so thankful for them.

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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