Salsa

Tonight. Felt betrayed by one of my closest friends.

I really just don't understand Eugene sometimes. Of all the people in the world he had to bring that dirtbag Wesely to Eli's 21st birthday. He knew I'd be there and still thought it would be a good idea to bring him.

Thank God for Chris, he truly is a loyal friend.

Ben was nice enough to let me go salsa dancing without him. I know it worries him but tonight was a pretty big step for us. I'm happy he trusts me. Although I still wish he had come. Someday I wish he'll dance with me, in a crowd, in a club, in public. But dancing tonight was exactly what I needed. I had to sweat all that stress away. I miss dancing so much. I used to dance with Eugene but now I'm thinking I may need to find a new dance partner. I wonder if Ben is up to it :P

Ray was at the salsa club with his lady friend. He looked very happy as usual and I think it may have been a date. I feel a tad bit bad for interrupting but it's not my fault he invited a bunch of people and I was the only one that showed up. Kept dancing with some old fresno state friends so I could leave them with a little privacy. ;P

I think I'm going to start dancing again. I love the post dance sweat and endorphin rush!

Valley 6.15.11

First summer trip to the valley last week. Accompanied with my kindred spirit Taylor Pedron. We sang and talked and made weird noises all the way to the joyous land, and a second home. Driving away from the city, my lungs filled with fresh air; i smelled the sweet aroma of camp fire; arrived at the tunnel and I felt home. My heart warms whenever I'm in the valley. I don't know what exactly it is that makes me so happy here. Maybe it's the fact that when I gaze up at the giant granite monoliths that surround me, I feel so small. Small, but still part of something amazing. It might be surprising for some of you, but it makes me feel closer to God. My faith is something that I've struggled with for a long time. But, every time I take trip to the valley I am reminded at this beautiful earth, every blessing I've given, and my heart is at rest. If only for a little while.

I missed Ben, it was so weird being in the valley without him. I don't like it. lol.

We stayed mainly at sunnyside bench. Met up with Lisa, Mike , Gavin, Herb and his two sons. Tay and I both did our first 5.10 crack: lazy bum. Fun was had by all. Yosemite Falls was raging. It gave us a nice mist while we were climbing

On the way home we took a detour to Bass Lake, waded around the water and headed home.