Morning...

I love this kind of weather. The clouds hang thick overhead, tendrils sweeping up the valleys surrounding our home. This is the kind of weather that I love to go driving in, to explore the mists and enjoy the chilling air. Unfortunately, its also the type of weather that precludes an expedition into Desolation Wilderness, which is where I really want to be right now. But while I can handle going into Desolation alone, going there when a storm is moving in is beyond the danger I'm willing to accept in travelling solo.
So, sadly, Pyramid Peak will have to wait for another day. I'll have a post detailing my trip when I actually make it...

It is a remarkable experience when you find out who your friends are, who really cares, who reaches out, who is there when you need them, offering support and encouragement. After I cooked dinner last night (and I'll post about that later, as it was Oooh-so-yummy and very easy) I met up with my friend Kim for slightly late drinks at Denny's in Cameron Park. I was kind of planning on going dancing afterwards, but we ended up sitting and talking from 9:30 till well after 1 in the morning. It was really a lot of fun, I'm really glad that I decided to go ahead with meeting up. So much that I didn't know about her, and she is a wonderful friend.

Taylor and Sable are two others that I did not expect to become the friends that they are. They've been beyond supportive, checking in with me, letting me know they care, that they want the best for me, lending an ear, or offering advice when I need it. Inviting me down for events that they're doing, its really nice to have friends like them.

Big Eric, bless his heart, is going through as hard a time as I am, for completely different reasons. He lost his Grandmother last week, so it was a good chance for us to support each other this past weekend. When so many people that he wanted to come were busy with other things, I'm glad that I made sure I was there for him, he's certainly been there for me when I need it. We had a fantastic time, even when we were talking about the difficulties we were going through.

David Parsons, who calls me almost every other day just to check in and see how I'm doing. I love that guy, he is a fantastic support, so positive and outgoing, and whenever my phone rings and I see his name, I have to smile, because I know he's going to make me laugh. He's definitely one of the best guys I know.

John Evans and his Nicole, Clinton, Rebecca, Emily, Sara and Sara, everyone that's reached out, talked to me, supported me through everything, thank you. If I forgot your name on here, I'm sorry, but know that you are appreciated and cared for, even if your name escapes me at the moment.

I'm lucky to have friends like all of you, though I know most of you will never read this, I hope I am the kind of friend that you'd like to have too.