Independence Day
I had a great 4th of July weekend. Seneca, Juneau, and I went backpacking in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the Wind Lakes area. It was beautiful and remote. We hiked up to the top of Grave Peak, a huge 8,300 foot tall mountain with a retired fire lookout on top. The mountains in that area are all granite with large spires and boulders, so it was quite a climb. But the veiw at the top was well worth it. In the lookout, we could open all of the shutters and see for hundreds of miles in every direction. It was absolutely beautiful. My fireworks came in the form of a campfire, and it was nice to get away from the fakey patriotism and polluting fireworks normally associated with the holiday. Instead I got to experience what little true American wilderness is left. Needless to say I came home with sore knees and lots of misquito bites, but it was a much needed break.Since coming back I've been very busy with work, and picked up a new project, designing materials for Palousafest. It's put on every fall at UI as kind of an orientation fair for students. The project had a really quick turnaround time but I guess I better get used to that. I sure could use the extra cash right now anyway. I've also been trucking along on my other work projects and sending out a few resumes every week. It's been hard to find jobs at places I feel good about working at, and it seems like when I do find an awesome design firm or organization, the competition is fierce. It's all part of the job market I guess. Maybe I should just start my own business. :)
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