#104: Swim in the ocean

Last year for spring break, my Mom, brother, and I went to Florida to visit family. We stayed in a condo right

on the beach. It was absolutely breathtaking.

Everyday, my aunt and I would go a little ways into the water and looks for big shells. We could only find little ones of course. One of the last full days we were there, my aunt and I decided to swim about to the sandbar that was realllllllly far away from the shore. I was freaking out because although I love the ocean, I'm terrified of not being able to see the ocean floor where I'm swimming. However, I told myself I could do it, so armed with a noodle, I paddled my way out to the sand bar. Within a minute or two, I was able to stand up and see the floor just fine. It was such a relief. We thought there would be some big shells out on the sand bar but we only found little ones and some hermit crabs.

As we made our way back to the shore, I stopped and started feeling around for some more shells. Low and behold, I found this guy....

It's HUGE and looks great in my room.

I'm so glad I swam out to the sand bar. I conquered my fear of water! (almost...)

#295: Go to a band's concert

Randomly searching the internet a while back, I stumbled upon the band Mutemath. I had never heard of them before and quickly realized, after listening to a couple of their songs, that I was in love. After downloading all of their albums, I decided that if they ever went on tour, I was going to their concert no matter what.

My best friend Stefan already knew the band and liked their music so when I heard they were playing a show only a half hour from my house, I jumped online and ordered two tickets! It was a very small venue and very crowded. It was in a college city though so there were plently college kids there.

My friend and I stood basically in the very back of the place. I didn't want to be smashed up next to someone, unable to see the band. Here are some pictures and a video from the event:

It was an awesome concert! When they entered, they came from the front doors (where we entered) so the whole band walked right past my friend and I. Of course my camera wasn't ready so I didn't get any pictures. Oh well....it was an amazing night.