beauty in a wicked world.

Until yesterday, I had only seen the natural side of Arkansas through my car window. I finally got the chance to go out and really enjoy it. We went hiking up West Mountain, hoping to find some trails and lookout points. We definitely succeeded. This is only the tip of the iceberg. We hiked about four or five miles, and the heat and humidity didn't even seem to matter. It seems like everyday I find myself saying, "Wow, I'm really in Arkansas right now." And every time I say it, I'm pleasantly surprised how happy I am about it.





I got a taste of what to look forward to as I explore Hot Springs throughout the summer. Unlike Texas, its not everyday that I have a national park in my own backyard. I haven't been camping in a couple years, and this town reminded me why I enjoy it so much. It is so nice to just feel out of the loop for a few hours, not having to worry about anything else going on in my life at the moment. The simplicity of your surroundings can move you just as much as anything else can. That is one of the main reasons music is such a huge part of my life. It allows my mind to wander astray when it needs to.