This summer,
most of my time was either spent here in Portland, or at the Oregon Coast. I
visited several different beaches including Gearhart, Manzanita, and Neskowin.
After going to the beach so much this summer, my appreciation for the calmness
of the Oregon Coast has grown. At the beach, I was able to escape
my responsibilities and enjoy my summer with my friends. In addition to
staying in Oregon, I traveled to Texas to visit my extended family that lives
there. My dad, my brother, and I go every year for about two weeks in
July. This trip is always one of my favorite parts of summer vacation because
it is usually the only time during the year that I get to see my dad's side of
the family. My favorite thing to do while in Texas is go to the lake, and
experience new things with my family. This summer, I only had the chance to go
to the lake once, but I got the chance to go on a Segway tour through downtown
Austin with my family. Though my summer wasn't as exciting as I would've hoped,
I'm still a saddened to see the season come to an end.
