So my last post was a little depressing but well, thats what you get sometimes.
Things have changed somewhat since then and I guess it's a nice little reminder that life is amazing in that way. Travis' family has decided to stay with the company I work for which is great because it was really kind of depressing to think of him not having any one to come and hang out with him to work on his goals. I only have to worry about reporting neglect about his family which is kind of stressful but I'm terribly happy otherwise. My mother and I took him to the state fair on Saturday and he was the best little guy to have with you. Actually it's very impressive how well-behaved he is being compared to other children which makes me indirectly proud.

I had a very busy weekend with a lot of friend time, drinking and music. Tonight I went on a long hike with a friend and a couple other people I just met. It was very peaceful. I wasn't very social and in those moments I really hope I don't look like a complete asshole. It was nice to have the company though and to be in a great environment on a perfect day skipping rocks on the river. When I was sitting in the sand I found a skipping rock smooth and flat. I've always thought that in life nothing is perfect. Expecting the soft surface and feeling it rub in my palm I couldn't think of anything I would want more in a skipping stone. To me it was perfect. I put it in my bag so that I can savor it for a while and for all I know maybe when it is skipped later in life it will just land with one solid plunk and sink into the deep murky waters. I guess I don't really care and somethings are perfect even though they could be terribly imperfect. I guess it is just what you imagine is wonderful that makes it so. It was very interesting to think about while rising up the hills of a small mountain none the less.