so i haven't really updated this blog, honestly, because i haven't wanted to. i knew missoulians were laid back and the city had such a presence of relaxation, but it has kind of taken me over... and i like it. i have been 100% hollee, making lists and getting things done. for those of you who know me, you know it is difficult for me to sleep at night if i feel i haven't accomplished much during the day. but i have done it all at a slow pace. with breaks in between. stopping to breathe and enjoy the scenery. i have laid in bed and read for hours... and the view from my room is so beautiful i don't even feel guilty for sitting in here all day long!

yesterday i went to lolo pass. it is at the montana/idaho state line. once we parked, we hike up a little trail to the most beautiful snow-covered area. we built a fire in the snow (yeah... in the snow...), ate lunch, sledded, tubed, and hooked random things up to the snowmobile and held on tight! but i have really never laid eyes on such a beautiful place. i could've stayed forever, in fact i plan on going back soon. i'd try to describe it in words... but i won't. i'll just let you look at these:

i have no idea what i'll do until school starts. continue working out and striking up conversation with people (who probably aren't interested in talking) like i have the past three days is an option. i'll probably just lay here and read more. go find a job (i could use some prayer on this one... i'm finding it will be difficult to do here at this time of year). and continue to enjoy the sounds of mariokart and overuse of the word "dude" around the house (i honestly love living here).

peace and love