That Northwest Bridge

On Saturday we took a trip up to Shelton, WA and later Tacoma, WA to see #thatnwbridge that we keep hearing about on Instagram and let me tell you, it was beautiful.

Super scary, no doubt. What with it being abandoned, rickety and about 347 feet above the ground but Vance Creek Bridge (or Vance Creek Viaduct as it's called by the Skokomish Valley that it's located in) is worth taking a trip out to see. You have to walk on a trail about half a mile and a half but it's not hard and it'll lead you straight to it.

Though it was raining pouring literal cats and dogs we took advantage and had a blast. I wouldn't normally call myself a scaredy cat when it comes to heights but without support on the bridge, this was a little different. Good things though, cause luckily my brother was there too and with a heart of adventure himself, I made it through just fine with his help.

Take a look for yourself:

When we were done walking on the bridge and taking a few pictures we could without getting our cameras and phones wet we headed out to find something to eat cause man, the cold and rainy weather takes it out of you. We found a place called Rosewood Cafe in Tacoma and it was delicious. I highly recommend it.

Afterwards we stopped at Point Defiance Park which is a pretty location that I wish we had had more time to see cause time flew by us! Lots of families walking and lots of birds.

Finally, we went to visit Life Center Church in Tacoma to hear Bob Goff, author of Love Does speak on love and loving your neighbor. Tough stuff to hear but if you've ever read about Bob or heart from him then you know he can deliver a message. Bob spoke with energy and conviction and left us all encouraged to love God, love others and do stuff.

Seriously, have you read his book?

Cause it's superrrr good.

Anyway that was my weekend. Now i'm back in Seattle attempting to finish off my last quarter of my junior year off strong. Yikes! That came by too fast.

xoxo,

Elizabeth

Spring Break

Spring break has been really nice. After not seeing family for the last three months or so, it's fun to be back with everyone eating good meals, enjoying new sites and taking out my little ones on dates. On Saturday I hiked with my brother and sister near home to find some water falls that we had heard about but to no luck. However, we did get lost checking out some nice terrain on the countryside. Later we ate some tamales at home (thanks Mom) and then headed to our state capitol where the cherry blossoms are blooming very nicely. Then, the last two days has consisted of time with my little ones, taking them out on little dates to catch up on their lives or in little Leonardo's case, playing ball and "chatting" after a day at the park.

It's still a little weird to not have anything to do but what with it being spring break and all, that's kind of the point right?

Guess i'll go enjoy the time I have left!

xx,

E

currently listening to: fonseca- arroyito

The Serenity Prayer

Have you heard this yet?
I just did and it's so uplifting.

God grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot change;courage to change the things I can;and wisdom to know the difference.
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

Living one day at a time;

-Reinhold Niebuhr