I hiked to Thunder Rock Cove this weekend which overlooks Secret Beach to the north and Natural Bridges to the south. The formations cause the waves to break perpendicular to the shore, coming from the north and south causing two waves to take each other on head to head.  After shooting some pics and soaking up the sun, two mountain goats appeared on the cliffs, a momma and a baby. I had to zoom in all the way, so the pics aren’t amazing, but a rare sight indeed.

Had a great 26th birthday, even got a cheer. Thanks!

Can’t believe I have been in Gold Beach for two years, I guess years become shorter and shorter as I grow older. I remember driving in to town for the first time and thinking, “I know nothing about this place, and pretty soon, I’ll know everything.” I have come to know most of the town, but I was wrong, I am still discovering new faces and places. When I moved here I was pretty focused on all the new faces and places. There was plenty of faces, including the 183 students I started with. And there was plenty of places, in fact way more places than faces in the incredibly remote south coast. What I didn’t know was, amidst the most beautiful spot on the pacific coast, the bulk of my discovery and adventure was to be inward. After five years of college, I was ready for a beautiful place to take a look inside; uninhibited by authority and influence. On my journey to Gold Beach, I had a fleeting thought that I could be anyone I wanted upon arrival. Interestingly enough, I didn’t change anything. In fact I found myself being more like myself than ever before; rarely beside myself.

The community in Gold Beach has treated me like family since my arrival. I could never have imagined the warm welcome and continued support that Gold Beach has offered me. Leaving home was the hardest thing I have done. I don’t see it as leaving though. All of the wonderful people and experiences I had there are so much a part of who I am. I took them with me.

Tuesday, November 18th 7:00pm

-Gold Beach High School Band and Choir at Gold Beach High School

Thursday, November 20th 7:00pm

-Riley Creek Bands and Choirs at Riley Creek Elementary School

All concerts are free admission.

Since it’s been a while… I will be performing this weekend in Brookings, OR. Friday night jazz at the Nautical Inn and Saturday night rock at the Salty Dog. Both nights are free admission and begin at 6pm.

I will be performing with Tribal Waters (tribal-fusion bellydance troupe from Crescent City, CA) in Arcata, CA on Saturday October 4th at 4:28pm. The troupe consists of five wonderfully talented women and me on the drums. Come to the 2008 Redwood Coast Bellydance Festival for a diverse mix of visual and auditory stimulation.