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In which I'm longing to escape

I just really want to run away to the mountains right now.

Forget about my classes, my job, the event I'm running for work tonight....

I just want to hop in my car and drive up the canyon until I can't see the valley anymore....

and then wander through the orange-red-yellow trees until I feel myself disappear...my thoughts, hopes, and worries dissipating...until I am nothing but legs and lungs in a forest....and then when I return to myself, I will be that much more refreshed and reenergized.

but sadly

though "the woods are lovely, dark and deep...

I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep."


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  1. Jessie RiddleOctober 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    I am very glad because you used a willie holdman picture.
    Also, I completely agree.

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  2. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    I like it friend. #followingthisnow :D

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