And we shed what was left of our summer skin....

This evening marked the end of my summer break. Sorta. I mean, I still have next week off, but the rest of my college friends leave next week.

Last night was the first annual Vattaroo Music Festival at Emily's house. We spent yesterday evening listening to AMAZIGN MUSIC, roasting marshmellows around a bonfire, playing games and talking. Then we layed our sleeping bags on the deck and slept outside under the stars which was WONDERFUL.

This morning the festivities resumed with [more] AMAZING MUSIC. The day was altogether the PERFECT summer day. We played water games (drip, drip, drop), threw green jellow at each other, and TYE DYED!!!!! It was all amazing. Inbetween these events, we layed sprawled on the grass listening to the music and talking. At the end of the day as the festivities were winding down, Emily ran over to Micah's precious amp and changed the song to Summer Skin by Death Cab. All of us almost cried. It was the mark of an ending (as cheesy as that sounds....). But it's true. This time next year I'll be packing for college (scary). Me, Bethany and Jamie they're seniors too), were all a little depressed by the whole idea of leaving behind all of THIS *waves hands in the air* to move off to a big and scary college full of unfamiliar faces.

As we all sat around the fire circle (that had a definite lack of a fire but filled with plenty of colorful popsicle sticks), we just talked about how great the summer has been. It really has been though, I mean, I've never had a summer like this. I feel like I've grown up but also remained a kid. I've learned a lot of life lessons and become close to a few very special and amazing people whom I WILL remain friends with for the rest of my life. If they happen to read this, yall mean a lot to me. More than you could ever realize! Thank for being such awesome friends! I LOVE YOU ALL!

Well, I guess this marks then end of summer 2009. It's been awesome. Seriously. I wouldn't change one thing about it. Hammocks, pizza making, running, Vitamin Water, swings, parks, EMILYMICAHANNAPERIABBY, roadtrips, MUSIC, random outings, Moe's, water fights, trampolines, sitting on the roof at night, Starbucks, biking, and so many other things....

I'm sorry most of my blog posts are so mooshy, emotional, and sentimental, but that's how my life has been lately.

-Saranade

Goodbye summer 2009....... to be continued next year with awesome friends? I think yes.

"Summer Skin"

Squeaky swings and tall grass
The longest shadows ever cast
The water's warm and children swim
And we frolicked about in our summer skin

I don't recall a single care
Just greenery and humid air
Then Labor day came and went
And we shed what was left of our summer skin

On the night you left I came over
And we peeled the freckles from our shoulders
Our brand new coats so flushed and pink
And I knew your heart I couldn't win
Cause the seasons change was a conduit
And we left our love in our summer skin