Log:
Hooray for Summer Solstice! We celebrated the morning of the longest day of the year by making a special breakfast (check out the picture!). It’s such a treat to have people in your life to surprise with fun things like breakfast in bed and goofy songs in the morning!
I spent another day at CCAT working on the rock retaining wall. Hauling rocks in a wheel barrow down and up hills certainly leaves one feeling satisfied with a good day’s work. The wall is looking better, we’ve really made a great deal of progress. I have such a new respect for any masonry work! It’s like a slow motion game of tetras.
After work Rosie and I went to Patrick’s Point State Park. We went in search of old growth redwoods but spotted the ocean first. We decided to check out a rock called “wedding rock”. On our way out we met a couple who got married on that rock celebrating their 23rd anniversary. When we reached the spot that overlooked the ocean we accidentally walking into someone else’s wedding ceremony. They really weren’t kidding about it being wedding rock. But what a place to join two lives, it was amazing! The ocean was full rippling with sun drop coated waves. This was a huge deal because it was the first time we had seen sun in almost a week! The ocean was so alive with motion and yet so calming with the regular waves. It reminded me that although my life may be busy with time speeding past me, I can find peace in that whirlwind of movement. What a perfect way to begin my summer and utilize every hour of the longest day.

Questions:
-Where are the closest old growth forests?
-How supportive are retaining walls without grout?
-How many couples have been wed at wedding rock?

Feelings:
I felt so overwhelmed with awe for the ocean. It was great to reawaken that awe-struck side of myself today. I felt like myself more than I have recently. Also, it felt really powerful to be in a place that means so much to so many people.

• Patrick’s Point State Park