Spring Break #3

Another passion of mine is the outdoors. Growing up, I've always gone up to the family cabin during the summer and experienced the lakes around where I live.  My family and I have a jet ski, so I've become quite accustomed to using it.  Being out on the lake makes me instantly happy.  There is nothing more refreshing than forgetting the world and just having some fun in the sun.  My cabin is my favorite place in the world.  Watching the sunrise/sunset from my hammock overlooking the lake really draws out peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and the tranquility that separates you from the chaos of life for a little while.  Being together with family is always a plus and everyone seems to be in a happy mood.  Another thing I love about lake life is water sports.  Pulling my friend on tubes and having all the control driving the jet ski is a wonderful feeling.  It's been fun learning how to do barrel rolls on the tubes with my brothers and figuring out how to jump over them or on top of them in the process.  Everyone comes together in mutual love for the freedom that being up north brings.  My grandparents certainly love spending time with all the grandkids, and my mom is able to bake and cook for large groups of people, one of her passions. When night comes, I always look forward to the bonfires out by the lake and roasting s'mores.  Then, I go out on the dock and just lay down looking at the expanse of stars above me that never ends.  It's always fun to see a shooting star or two.  Schoolwork is far from my mind, along with pretty much all other responsibility while I'm at the lake.  It really has helped shaped who I am.  I love being the girl that can back up the trailer to launch the boat and jet skis in a minute flat, while the boys struggle with even backing it up straight.  That will never stop being funny.  I remember when I was of age to drive the jet ski alone, I spent 4 hours at a little coffee shop on main street of a little town up north that had wifi so I could pass my license test online. I wanted to drive so bad, even though my dad had let me drive since I was about 8 with him on the back (oops).   I am so passionate about being out on the lake in the sun and I wish I could live there all year round.