so, I've been ignoring dA for the past weeks. sorry about that. (I know, I'm sounding like a broken record) I actually have life updates now!

I went to Grand Tetons National Park and Yellowstone National Park two weeks ago. About 300 pictures later, I may find some to post here. I recomend the vacation to anyone who doesn't mind long walks and hours of sitting in a car with beautiful pine trees and mountain streams on the side of the road. One of the coolest parts of the vacation was when we saw a herd of about 30 buffalo on the road. the things were huge and came about five feet from our truck. I also saw a bear from a few hundred feet away and lots of elk.

My sister has taken my mom's old position at our church, but my old youth pastor is moving to new york. the only person on staff left from before is now the secretary. my parents and I found a new church with a balanced view. [link] if you're interested in hearing the pastor. all the sermons are on the internet.

finally, I'm really hoping no one I know in real life reads this. I'm thinking about asking one of my friends out. we've known each other for a year now. she used to say she would never date anyone younger than her, I'm ten months younger, but she said something to me and the rest of my friends the other day that she might be willing to date someone a little younger than herself. I don't know if the comment was directed at me, but it might have been. she'll be going to college in a neighboring state next year while I finish my senior year. Do you think I should ask her out? and should I ask her in person, on the phone, or with a text message. I was thinking of using a text, but I don't know if that could be taken the wrong way. any advice is appreciated.

p.s. it's not high school drama because she'll be in college.